extra card for patient care

Question 1

intermittent injection port is also known as

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heparin lock

Question 2

medicine given parenterally is given:

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any other route other then orally

Question 3

principle that refers to prevention of harm

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nonmalficence

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subcutaneous

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under the skin

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intradermal

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between layer of skin

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Intrathecal

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into subarachnoid space

Question 7

When taking BP, the first pulse heard is

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systolic

Question 8

Abnormal amount of air in lungs which causes over distension alveolar spaces

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emphysema

Question 9

the base of support is the portion of the body:

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contact with the floor or other horizontal surfaces

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center of gravity is:

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midpoint of pelvis or lower lower abdomen

Question 11

Small container holding several doses of meds

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vial

Question 12

A container holding one dose of medication

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ampule

Question 13

describes the amount fluid being injected

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bolus

Question 14

drug that may be used to prolong blood clotting time

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herparin

Question 15

What drains are used for the purpose of tissue drainage of wounds or post op drainage

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hemovac or penrose

Question 16

infection acquired in the hospital

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nosocomial

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most frequent site of hospital inquired infection

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urinary tract

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Autoclave is used for

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steam sterilization

Question 19

how do you reduce the viscosity of contrast

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warming it up

Question 20

subjective data

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can only be discerned by the patient such as pain, emotions

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Objective data

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senses of the interviewer such as thing seen heard or felt

Question 22

both the healthcare provider and the patients actions contributed to the injury

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contributory negligence

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allergic shock, acute reaction caused by ingestion or injection of a sensitizing agent

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anaphylaxis

Question 24

what is the needle angle needed for an intramuscular injection?

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90 degrees

Question 25

subcutaneous injection the needle should be at a

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45 degree angle

Question 26

Intravenous injection, the needle should be at a

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15 degree

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prevention of harm to patient; - ethical principle that places high value on the Avoidance of Harm to others

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nonmaleficence

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decisions and actions to bring about good, benefiting others

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beneficence

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normal systolic pressure

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110-140mm hg

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practice that retard growth of pathogenic bacteria

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antisepsis

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hematemsis

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vomiting blood

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extravasation

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contrast medium is injected into surrounding tissue

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normal creatine level is

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0.6- 1.5mg/100ml

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Justified Claim that an individual can make on individuals, groups or society

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rights

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duty to tell the truth and Avoid Deception

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veracity

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generally accepted Customs, Principles, or Habits of Right Living & Conduct in a society

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morals

Question 37

actions are Right or Wrong according to the morality of the act itself instead of the consequences of the act.

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Nonconsequentialism

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The study of the origin and meaning of ethical concepts.

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Meta Ethics

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Involves arriving at moral standards that regulate right & wrong conduct.

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Normative Ethics

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Consists of the analysis of specific controversial | moral issues such as abortion, assisted suicide, euthanasia, etc.

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Applied Ethics

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Ideals & Customs of a society toward which the members of a group have an affective regard

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values

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belief that health-related information about individual patients should not be revealed to others; Maintaining Privacy

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confidentiality

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An Unintentional tort involving duty, breach of duty, injury and causation

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negligence

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A person’s self-reliance, independence, liberty rights, privacy, individual choice, freedom of will and the self contained ability to decide. Requires that actions taken should be those that are freely chosen

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Autonomy

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

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Base of pyramids to top: - physiologic needs - saftey and security - belongingness and affection - esteem and self respect - self actualization

Question 46

Critical thinking requires the ability to:

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Interpret/evaluate/infer/explain/reflect

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Phases of grief

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1. deniel 2. anger 3. bargaining 4. depression 5. acceptance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_Z3lmidmrY

Question 48

All health care facilities that receive federal funding must ask patients if they have an advance health care directive – becomes part of their chart

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Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990

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initiate a full CPR if patient stops breathing or heart stops beating (Code Blue)

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Full code

Question 50

Do not intubate the patient if the need arises

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DNI

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Greatest danger is hypothermia

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premature infant

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Sheet Immobilizers

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Effective | Easily formed into any size or fashion needed

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Tam-em board, baby board, infantainer

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Chest and Abdominal imaging | Velcro straps to hold in place

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Sandbags

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Outer covering – strong canvas type Coarse sand Pliable

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Stockinette & ace bandages

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Arms and legs | Different sizes depending on child

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Compression band, head clamp

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Prevent movement of entire body | Restricts movement of head

Question 57

Heart disease, cancer and strokes are the cause of __% of deaths in persons over the age of 65

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80

Question 58

Heart disease, cancer, and stroke account for ___ out of every 10 deaths among people older than 65.

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7

Question 59

Forward upper thoracic curvature

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kyphosis

Question 60

the most frequent lung infection and a leading cause of death in the elderly

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Pneumonia

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Postural or orthostatic hypotension

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- Assist patient to sitting position for several minutes before standing - Rapid position change can result in dizziness and can lead to the patient falling - A drop in systolic pressure of 20-30 mmHg

Question 62

3rd most common cause of cancer deaths in men

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prostate cancer