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
