Final Flashcards
What do health care workers have a legal responsibility to protect their patients from
Harm and Injury
How should heavy objects be carried by a person
close to the body
What does using correct body mechanics prevent
Fatigue, and Strains
What is the purpose of OSHA in the workplace
Enforce safety standards in the workplace
Why could wearing a back brace frequently be a problem
Provides a false sense of security
How is ergonomics often defined
Awareness of environment/ equipment to prevent injuries
What should be kept away from a health care workers’ eyes, face, mouth, and hair
Hands
Why should health care workers use standards precautions
Prevent accidents and injuries
what is a rod-shaped bacteria called
Bacilli
What is a round-shaped bacteria called
Cocci
What are the smallest microorganisms
Viruses
What type of medications are taken to kill bacterial infections
Antibiotics
What organ in the body does Hepatitis B affect
Liver
What virus causes AIDS
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
What is it called when an environment is free from all organisms
Sterile
Give an example of one-celled microorganisms
Protozoa
What type of isolation protects immunocompromised patients
Reverse Isolation
What are microorganisms that are part of the normal flora of the body called
Non-pathogens
What is the first thing to do before attempting any first aid on a person
Recognize that there is an emergency
What is the definition of triage
treating life threatening injuries first
What are signs that someone’s airway is completely obstructed
Not able to talk, or make noise, can’t breath,
Strain
Overstretching a muscle
Sprain
Injury to tissues surrounding a joint
Dislocation
End of bone moved out of normal position within a joint
What is the medical term for a large scrape
Abrasion
What is the medical emergency that happens as a result of heat exposure
First-Aid
What is the normal range for a person’s temperature
97-100
Hypothermia
Body Temperature below 95
Hyperthermia
Rectal Temperature above 104
Radial is on…
Wrist
Brachial artery is on…
Bicep
Carotid is on…
neck
Bradycardia
Pulse Rate below 60 bpm
Tachycardia
Pulse Rate over 100 bpm
What is the medical term for someone who is having a difficult time breathing
Dyspnea
What is the personal characteristic of being able to feel what another person is feeling
Empathy
What should always be used when lifting/transferring patients
Correct Body Mechanics
What are the 6 rights of medication administration
Dosage
Patient
Documentation
Medication
Time
Method
What are the 2 types of duties of a medical assistants
Clinical and Administrative Duties
3 parts that makes up a professional
Receives financial return
Permanent career
Pursues an activity professionally
