Patient care Flashcards
The normal pulse rate for an adult is ____ beats per minute
60 to 100
The normal rate of respiration for an adult is____ breaths per minute
12 to 20
Which term refers to any medium that transports organisms?
Vehicle
Which of the following common diseases are spread via droplet contamination? 1. Streptococcal pneumonia 2. Tuberculosis 3. Meningitis
1 and 3 only
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
1 and 2 only
When communication has been “validated” this means that the speaker has done what?
Received a response from the listener that demonstrates comprehension
What is anaphylaxis?
A severe allergic reaction