cvt 101 chapter 4 medical technique and patient care

Question 1

what did centers for disease control and prevention (CDC) adopt

Answer 1

the term of universal precautions and expand it to be all body fluids, and patients and visitors.

Question 2

why was The American Hospital Organization (AHA) 1973:created

Answer 2

to adopted the Patient’s Bill of Rights

Question 3

Tachycardia

Answer 3

is rapid pulse rate (over 100 beat/min)

Question 4

Bradycardia

Answer 4

is slow heart rate (below 60 beat/min)

Question 5

Arrythmia

Answer 5

any variation of the normal heart beat

Question 6

what should you report after taking the pulse

Answer 6

You must report the pulse rate, regularity, and strength of the beat

Question 7

Hypotension

Answer 7

is low blood pressureBl.pr is below or= 110/70

Question 8

Hypertension

Answer 8

s high blood pressureBl.pr is above or= 140/90

Question 9

Tympanic temperature:

Answer 9

thermometer is placed in the ear

Question 10

Axillary temperature

Answer 10

is under the arm pit