Kaplan Verbal Review Flashcards
1
Q
Normal Pulse Pressure
A
30-40 mm Hg
2
Q
Narrow Cuff high or low reading?
A
high
3
Q
Wide Cuff high or low reading?
A
low reading
4
Q
Patient or equipment first?
A
patient
5
Q
ATE stands for?
A
Assess, Teach, Evaluate
6
Q
ATE is the responibility of the RN or LPN
A
RN
7
Q
Good Therapeutic Communication x 4
A
- Listen
- Reflect
- Give Information
- Ask Open-Ended Questions
8
Q
Things to consider- Stable vs Unstable x5
A
- Expected vs Unexpected
- Chronic vs Acute
- Potential vs Actual
- Abnormal vs normal
- Systemic vs Local
- Trend vs Transient
9
Q
Severe and Suddend defines..
A
Acute
10
Q
Over an extended period of time
A
Chronic
11
Q
When dealing with crutches what is the saying?
A
Up with the good down with the bad
12
Q
The Golden Standard of Pain
A
pain is always what the patient says
13
Q
RICE stands for
A
- Rest
- Ice
- Compression
- Elevation
14
Q
When is RICE used?
A
sprains and strains
15
Q
How long should you Ice for
A
20-30 minutes