General Assessment and Instruments

Question 1

When should gloves be worn?

Answer 1

Gloves should be worn if there is obvious blood, body fluid and patient presenting with diarrhea

Question 2

When to wash hands with gloves?

Answer 2

Wash hands before and after wearing gloves

Question 3

What is the difference of the diaphragm and bell of a stethoscope?

Answer 3

Diaphragm is the larger end and is used for high pitched sounds Breath and heart. Be3ll is smaller and used for low pitch sounds (bruits).

Question 4

Explain the two Korotkoff sounds

Answer 4

First sound is the systolic pressure. When the knocking sound disappears, that is the diastolic pressure

Question 5

Places to take temp

Answer 5

Orally, Rectally tends to be 0.5 high, Axillary tends to be 0.3 low, Ear, Skin of forehead