Patient care Flashcards

1
Q

The normal pulse rate for an adult is ____ beats per minute

A

60 to 100

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2
Q

The normal rate of respiration for an adult is____ breaths per minute

A

12 to 20

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3
Q

Which term refers to any medium that transports organisms?

A

Vehicle

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4
Q

Which of the following common diseases are spread via droplet contamination? 1. Streptococcal pneumonia 2. Tuberculosis 3. Meningitis

A

1 and 3 only

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5
Q

Which of the following are general good cleaning principles? 1. Always start cleaning in the least contaminated area and clean toward the most contaminated area 2. Always clean from the bottom to the top 3. Always clean from the most contaminated area to the least contaminated area

A

1 and 2 only

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6
Q

When communication has been “validated” this means that the speaker has done what?

A

Received a response from the listener that demonstrates comprehension

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7
Q

What is anaphylaxis?

A

A severe allergic reaction

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