final Flashcards
what pulse is palpated on the wrist
radial
The _________ pressure is the point of highest pressure in the arteries that occurs when the heart is contracting and is the first sound heard
Systolic
________ refers to the method used to collect, process, and test a specimen
Chain of Custody
Things you do if pt is having a seizure
Help guide to the floor, protect their head, lay on side, Remove constrictive clothing
__________ are codes of conduct stated by an employer or professional association.
A. morals
b. personal ethics
c. professional ethics
d. code of ethics.
What is a type of non verbal communication?
A. body language
B. oral communication
C. email
D. letter
Another name for Severe hyperglycemia
diabetic ketokidosis
define suppression
consciously aware of the information or feeling but refuses to admit it
Rod shaped bacterium is described as
bacilli
examples of blood borne pathogens
hiv, hbv, hcv, syphilis
what factors affect the body temperature
age, stress, emotions, physical activity, sex, time of day, external factors, illness, disease
Name sites to feel pulse
Temporal, carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis, apical
Define Hyperglycemia
when blood glucose is to high
Asthma attack affects these two things
airway and lungs
The amount of oxygen the patient receives is controlled by the ________
flowmeter
t/f Developing and improving communication skills will help ensure that messages are sent and received properly.
True
What entraps foreign organisms
mucus
List the four cardinal vital signs
temp, heart rate, bp, respirations
When first bp is high, how long do you wait to recheck
5 mins
What should each staff member do upon entering the room
Acknowledge
Introduce
Duration
Explain
Thanks
define regression
reverts to an old, immature, behavior to express feelings,
what is syncope
fainting
Symptoms of concussion
headache, confusion, amnesia, ringing ears, temporary loss of consciousness right after incident
what is a specimen
sample of blood, urine, body fluids, feces, or tissue collected for analysis
Thick mucus coughed up from lungs
Sputum
T/F morals tell us what is right or wrong
True
T/F there are 7 stages of grief of dying
False