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1
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Normal BP

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<120/80

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2
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Low BP

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<90/60

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3
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High BP

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140/90 or above

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4
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Pre hypertension

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Systolic 120-139 Diastolic 80-89

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5
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Normal adult pulse

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60-100 beats per minute

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6
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Normal adult respiration

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12-20 per minute

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7
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NORMAL
Mouth (oral)
temperature rate

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97.6 - 99.6 Fahrenheit

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8
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Rectum(rectal)

Normal temperature

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98.6 - 100.6 Fahrenheit

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9
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Armpit(axilla)

Normal temperature range

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96.6 - 98.6 Fahrenheit

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10
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Ear(tympanic)

Normal temperature range

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96.6 - 99.7 Fahrenheit

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11
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Temporal artery (forehead)
Normal temperature range
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97.2 - 100.1 Fahrenheit

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12
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The body’s physical and chemical process

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Metabolism

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13
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Made up of group of cells that perform a similar tasks

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Tissue

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14
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Skin prevents____ To internal organs

A

Injury

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15
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The basic unit of the nervous system is the

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Neuron

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16
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The nerve pathways in the spinal cord conduct messages between

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The brain and the body

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17
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Which part of the eye send a message to the brain so the person can see

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Retina

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18
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What are the two functions of the urinary system

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To eliminate waste products created by cells and to maintain the water balance in the body

19
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What is non-specific immunity

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Protects the body from diseases in general through the skin, inflammatory process, and psychological barriers like body temperature and acidity of certain organs

20
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What is specific immunity

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When the body protects against a particular disease that is invading the body at a given time. Once it has successfully eliminated an invader, the immune system records the invasion in the form of an antibody to prevent the disease from threatening the body the second time

21
Q

How many bones does the body have

A

206

22
Q

When the bodies muscle waste away, decreases in size and becomes weak is called

A

Atrophy

23
Q

When the muscle or tendon shortens, becomes inflexible, and “freezes” imposition is called

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Contracture

24
Q

What gives red blood cells its color

A

Iron

25
Q

Where are white cells produced

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The bone marrow, spleen, and thymus gland.

26
Q

What is the term used when an illness has a rapid onset, this type of illness is usually short term and is treated immediately

A

Acute illness

27
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This term is used when an illness is long term or long lasting, even lasting over a lifetime

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Chronic illness

28
Q

What is a phantom sensation after an amputation

A

When a person feels that the body part is still there

29
Q

What is a phantom limb pain after an amputation

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When a person feels pain in a limb or extremity that has been amputated

30
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In CHF when the heart muscle has been severely damaged, and the left side of the heart fails to pump effectively. Where can blood be backed up into?

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The lungs

31
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In CHF when the heart muscle has been severely damaged, and the right side of the heart fails to pump effectively. Where can blood be backed up into?

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The blood can back up into the feet, the legs, and or the abdomen

32
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What is the definition of a healthcare associated infection HAI

A

It is when an infection is inquired in a healthcare setting during the delivery of medical care

33
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How many links are in a chain of infection

A

6

34
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What is medical asepsis

A

The measures used to reduce and prevent the spread of pathogens

35
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What is surgical asepsis

A

Known as a sterile technique, makes an object or area completely free of all microorganisms not just pathogens

36
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What is OSHA

A

A federal government agency that makes rules to protect workers from hazards on the job

37
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What does OSHA stand for

A

Occupational safety and health administration

38
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What does the Center for disease control and prevention do

A

It is a federal government agency that issues guidelines to protect and improve the health of individuals and communities

39
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What does CDC stand for

A

Center for disease control and prevention

40
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What does standard precaution mean

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Treating blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes as if they were infected

41
Q

True or false disinfection is a process that kills pathogens but does not destroy all pathogens it only reduces the pathogens count to a level that is considered not infectious

A

True

42
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What does airborne precaution mean

A

When the pathogens can be transmitted through air after being expelled. These pathogens remain floating in the air for sometime. 

43
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What is droplet precaution

A

This is when a disease is spread by droplets in the air. These droplets do not travel more than 6 feet. Talking, coughing, sneezing, laughing, singing, or suctioning can spread droplets

44
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What is contact precaution

A

It is when an infection can be spread by direct contact with a person or object. This can spread by touching a contaminated area a resident body, body fluids, contaminated linen, equipment, or supplies.

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