Contraindications and Precautions Flashcards
Metabolic equivalent of task (MET)
Measurement system commonly used in cardiac rehab that indicates the energy expenditure required during a physical activity or daily task
Anterolateral THR precautions
No hip extension
No external rotation
No crossing midline
Posterior THR precautions
No hip adduction
No hip flexion past 90º
No internal rotation
Extrapyramidal symptoms
Movement disorders that may be a result of side effects from medications
Characterized by:
- akathisia
- dystonia
- dyskinesia
- peudo Parkinsonism
Contact precautions
A type of transmission-based, infection control method used in conjunction with standard precautions to prevent the spread of disease or infection by contact
Precautions include but are not limited to:
- wearing personal protective equipment, such as gloves and a gown
- providing intervention within the patient’s room when possible
- only using equipment intended for single-patient use or that can be disinfected
Droplet precautions
A type of transmission-based, infection control method used in conjunction with standard precautions to prevent the spread of disease or infection by droplets
Precautions include but are not limited to:
- wearing a surgical mask
- providing intervention within the patient’s room when possible
- only using equipment intended for single-patient use or that can be disinfected
Airborne precautions
A type of transmission-based, infection control method used in conjunction with standard precautions to prevent the transmission of disease or infection that is spread by fine particles
Precautions include but are not limited to:
- wearing an N-95 mask or respirator
- providing intervention in an isolation room
- only using equipment intended for single-patient use or that can be disinfected
Hand hygiene
A type of infection control approach used to prevent the spread of germs and infection
Two methods:
- washing hands with antiseptic soap and water (typically used when hands are visibly dirty)
- alcohol-based hand sanitizer (typically used when hands are not visibly dirty)
Infection control
Policies and procedures used in healthcare intended to minimize or prevent nosocomial infections and the spread of health-related diseases, methods include:
- hand hygiene
- isolation systems
- sterilization
Standard precautions
Infection control procedures used by healthcare workers to prevent the spread of infections
Procedures include but are not limited to:
- effective hand hygiene
- wearing gloves, gowns, protective eyewear, and other personal protective equipment when contact with body fluids is anticipated
- applying a bandage to minor cuts or skin lesions
- properly handling and disposing of sharp objects
- routinely cleaning and disinfecting environmental surfaces and equipment before and after each patient interaction
Basic first aid for first-degree burn
Basic first aid that involves but is not limited to the following actions:
- immediately immerse the affected area in cool water or apply a cool compress
- apply a sterile dressing to cover the area
Universal precautions
An infection control method used in healthcare settings where all human blood and certain human body fluids are managed as if they were known to be infectious
Basic first aid for bleeding
Basic first aid that involves but is not limited to the following actions:
- assess the situation and, if possible, wash hands and don gloves
- place a clean or sterile dressing over the wound and firmly apply direct pressure
- elevate the wound surface above the heart level
- encourage the patient not to move the extremity with wound
Fire safety: RACE
An acronym that describes the steps used when responding to a fire
Includes:
R - rescue
A - alarm
C - contain
E - extinguish/evacuate
Pulse rate
Normal: 60-100bpm
Bradycardia (slow): <60bpm
Tachycardia (fast): >100bpm
What types of pressure are measure when taking BP?
Systolic: pressure when heart is contracting
Diastolic: pressure when heart is at rest
What is normal BP?
<120/<80
Prehypertension
120-139/80-89
