Hygiene, PPE, Precautions & Vital Signs

Question 1

Afebrile

Answer 1

A condition in which the body temperature is not elevated

Question 2

Alopecia

Answer 2

Hair loss or baldness

Question 3

Apnea

Answer 3

Absence of breathing

Question 4

Auscultatory Gap

Answer 4

Diminished or absent Korotkoff sounds

Question 5

Blood Pressure

Answer 5

Force of blood against arterial walls

Question 6

Bradycardia

Answer 6

Slow heart rate

Question 7

Bradypnea

Answer 7

Slow rate of breathing

Question 8

Caries

Answer 8

Cavities of the teeth

Question 9

Cerumen

Answer 9

Wax in the external ear canals

Question 10

Cheilosis

Answer 10

Ulceration of the lips

Question 11

Diastolic Pressure

Answer 11

Least amount of pressure exerted on arterial walls, heart is at rest

Question 12

Dyspnea

Answer 12

Difficult or labored breathing

Question 13

Dysrhythmia

Answer 13

An abnormal cardiac rhythm

Question 14

Eupnea

Answer 14

Normal respirations

Question 15

Febrile

Answer 15

Condition in which the body temperature is elevated

Question 16

Fever

Answer 16

Elevation above the upper limit of normal body temperature

Question 17

Gingivitis

Answer 17

Inflammation of the gums

Question 18

Glossitis

Answer 18

Inflammation of the tongue

Question 19

Halitosis

Answer 19

Offensive breath

Question 20

Hypertension

Answer 20

Blood pressure elevated above the upper limit of normal

Question 21

Hyperthermia

Answer 21

High body temperature

Question 22

Hypotension

Answer 22

Blood pressure below the lower limit of normal

Question 23

Hypothermia

Answer 23

Low body temperature

Question 24

Orthopnea

Answer 24

Dyspnea in which breathing is easier when the patient sits or stands

Question 25

Orthostatic Hypotension

Answer 25

Temporary fall in blood pressure associated with assuming an upright position

Question 26

Pediculosis

Answer 26

Infestation with lice

Question 27

Periodontitis

Answer 27

Inflammation of the gums that involves degeneration of the dental tissues and bone

Question 28

Plaque

Answer 28

Bacterial film that builds up on the teeth and eventually leads to destruction of tooth enamel

Question 29

Pulse Deficit

Answer 29

Difference between apical and radial pulse rates

Question 30

Pulse Pressure

Answer 30

Difference between systolic and diastolic pressures

Question 31

Pyrexia

Answer 31

Elevation above upper limit of normal body temperature

Question 32

Stomatitis

Answer 32

Inflammation of the oral mucosa

Question 33

Systolic Pressure

Answer 33

Highest point of pressure on arterial walls when ventricles contract

Question 34

Tachycardia

Answer 34

Rapid heart rate

Question 35

Tachypnea

Answer 35

Rapid rate of breathing

Question 36

Tartar

Answer 36

Hard deposit on the teeth near gum line formed by plaque buildup and dead bacteria

Question 37

Order of DONNING PPE

Answer 37

Gown, mask, goggles, gloves

Question 38

Order of DOFFING PPE

Answer 38

Gloves, goggles, gown, mask

Question 39

Airborne precautions

Answer 39

respirator, private room, negative air pressure, door closed

Question 40

Droplet precautions

Answer 40

mask, private room (if possible), visitors 3ft away

Question 41

Contact precautions