Exam Flashcards
The state of physical,mental, and social well being
Health
8 Dimensions of wellness
emotional, physical, social, occupational,
financial, environmental, spiritual, intellectual
Positive Contributors to health
Exercise, good eating, socializing
Healthy ways of coping with anxiety
Therapy, breathing, social outlets
Which population is most likely to experience health disparities?
Racial Minorities, low income
What role does community play in addressing health disparities?
Working to improve health resources
What role does education play as a social determinant of health
Education means better job opportunities
What are examples of barriers to healthcare?
Poor access to healthcare, location, language, discrimination, financial
What is the best way to prevent the spread of Infection?
Wash hands
Gloves, masks, gowns, and face shields are known as ___?
PPE
How long can a single pair of gloves be used?
One per patient or until torn
Which patents should be considered infectious?
All patients
What type of precautions should be used when caring for a patient diagnosed with tuberculosis?
Airborne precautions
What are standard precautions?
Basic level of Infection controls used for all patients
What is the percentage of a medical bill a person will pay after their deductible is met?
Coinsurance
What is the amount a person must pay for medical services before their health insurance benefits begin?
Deductible
What is the fixed amount a person pays for a medical service covered under their health insurance plan?
Copay
What is the amount a person pays for their health insurance coverage each month?
Premium
What is one of the main goals of the Affordable Care Act?
Provide affordable care and insurance to everyone
Which country is known for providing universal healthcare through a government funded system (NHS)?
UK
What is the main purpose of HIPPA?
Protect patient privacy
What term describes the unlawful touching of someone without consent?
Battery
A threat or attempt to injure someone is referred to as _____
Assault
___ is the failure to give care that is normally expected of that healthcare worker’s position.
Negligence
The failure of a healthcare professional to use the skill and learning level expected of that profession is known as ____
Malpractice
Examples of fundamental rights
High quality care, protection of privacy, clean and safe environment
What is the primary purpose of a living will or advance directive?
Outlines what you want if you are unable to say yourself
What term is used to describe decision making about what is good or bad?
Ethics
Basic principles of medical ethics in healthcare
Respect, privacy, consent
Examples of common ethical dilemmas faced by healthcare providers
Autonomy, malpractice, negligence
In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, what is the base of the pyramid?
Physiological
Physical development begins during infancy and continues into _________
Adolecents
5 stages of grief
denial
anger
depression
bargain
acceptance
Key principles of proper nurse charting
proper abbreviations, short, line through empty space, credentials
A patient describing their pain level on a scale is what type of information?
Subjective
Examples of good medical documentation
Clear
concise
professional
Respiration rate measurement is considered what type of information?
Objective
A degree awarded by a college after a prescribed course of study that last four years or more
Bachelors
Medical specialist who treats diseases and disorder in childre
Pediatrician
Which layers of the skin is damaged in a second-degree burn?
Epidermis and dermis
Erythema is defined as skin ____
redness
What does cyanosis indicate?
Blue skin- loss of oxygen
Collagen does what for the skin?
Structure and holds together
What type of muscle cells are considered voluntary?
skeletal
Movement toward the midline
Adduction
Movement away from the midline
Abduction
Where in the bones is blood made?
Marrow
What bones are found in the arm?
Humerus, radius, ulna
Where is the carotid pulse located?
Side of the neck
