chapter 4 Flashcards
1
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the centers for disease control and prevention (CDC)
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adopted the term of universal precautions and expand it to be all body fluids, and patients and visitors.
2
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Why was The American Hospital Organization (AHA)
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to adopt the Patient’s Bill of Rights
3
Q
Tachycardia
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is rapid pulse rate (over 100 beats/min)
4
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Bradycardia
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is slow heart rate (below 60 beat/min)
5
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Arrhythmia
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any variation of the normal heartbeat
6
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what should you report after taking the pulse
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pulse rate, regularity, and strength of the beat
7
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Hypotension
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is low blood pressureBl.pr is below or= 110/70
8
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Hypertension
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is high blood pressureBl.pr is above or= 140/90
9
Q
Tympanic temperature
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thermometer is placed in the ear
10
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Axillary temperature
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is under the arm pit
