Level 1 Quiz 2 (10&11) Flashcards

1
Q

Do we have in service events to provide safe hospital environments and prevent injury?

A

yes

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2
Q

When do most falls occur?

A

in the hospital setting

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3
Q

Review burn prevent for children.

A

move pot from furthest end of stove

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4
Q

Review gait belt parameters.

A

Above navel, used to help transfer or assist patients.

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5
Q

How do you clean a mercury spill?

A
  1. Evacuate room 2. Ventilate area ( open windows/ close doors) 3.Do not vacuum 4. Mop w/ mercury specific cleaner 5. Dispose according to safety regulations.
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6
Q

What does the hypothalamus do?

A

The core temp stays constant.

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7
Q

What are results of an elevated temp.?

A

Damaged normal body cells.

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8
Q

What low temp can lead to death?

A

93.2 F / 34 C

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9
Q

Define remittent temps.

A

imittenment means spikes, won’t go back to normal temp till better.

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10
Q

What part of the stethoscope best assures the lung sounds?

A

the bell.

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11
Q

What artery can provide a quick pulse?

A

Carotid artery

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12
Q

Review stethoscope positions.

A

Placed against patients back or chest to hear heart or lung sounds.

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13
Q

Define pulse deficit.

A

Difference in a minutes time.

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14
Q

Know signs and symptoms of Dyspnea.

A

Difficult labored breathing.

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15
Q

Can severe pain elevate low heart rate?

A

no

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16
Q

Explain internal respirations.

A

The exchange of gases. As oxygen and carbon dioxide.

17
Q

How can a hospital promote a restraint free environment?

A

SATA .

18
Q

How is the frequency of vital signs determined?

A

How ill the patient is, per physician’s order

19
Q

Name the peripheral pulse points ( clock wise).

A

Temporal, carotid, apical, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, posterior, dorsal.

20
Q

Normal adult respirations

A

12- 20 per minute

21
Q

Normal adult pulse rate.

A

60-100

22
Q

Normal adult heart rate.

A

120/80

23
Q

Normal adult temp.

A

98.8