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When to stop CPR ?

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  1. Spontaneously sign of breathing and circulation.
  2. Turnover to professional medical assistant.
  3. Operator exhausted
  4. Physician assumes responsibility and declared patient is dead.
  5. Scene becomes unsafe
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Give sample of Patient Medical assessment. ( 6 )

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  1. Sign and symptoms
  2. Allergies
  3. Medication
  4. Pertinent Medical history
  5. Last oral intake
  6. Event prior to the injury
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What is normal body temperature?

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36.5 to 37.5 degrees Celsius

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What is Normal Pulse rate ?

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60 to 100bpm ( beats per minute)

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What is normal respiration rate ?

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12 to 20cpm ( cycle per minute)

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What is Normal Blood pressure?

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< 120 / < 80 mmhg ( millimeter of mercury )

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Give a reason why babies cry. ( 8 )

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  1. Hunger
  2. Sleepiness and fatigue
  3. Wet or dirty diaper
  4. Overtimulation from noise and activity
  5. Colic, Acid reflux, or food allergies
  6. Pain or illness
  7. Gas / Flatulence
  8. Stranger anxiety or fear
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How to prevent diaper rash ? ( 4 )

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  1. Change diaper regularly
  2. Do not overtightened the diaper
  3. Gently pat dry the skin with clean towel or let it dry before putting the diaper.
  4. Wash your Baby bottoms with warm water as part of each diaper change or used unscented wipes.
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How to know if the baby is fighting an infection?

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Any sign of illness, such as fever or high temperature, crying more often, irritability, coughing, diarrhea and vomiting.

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What are the reason for having an infant convulsions ?

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  1. Infection ( bacterial or viral illness )
  2. High fever
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What to do in case of infant convulsions?

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Place a cool, wet washcloth on the child head, Use another washcloth to wipes or press lightly on the arms, legs, armpit and groin to help bring down the fever.

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How to keep your baby safe while crawling at home ? ( 7 )

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  1. Do child proofing
  2. Cover sharp corners with pads or guards.
  3. Keep small objects out of reach of crawling babies.
  4. Locks cabinets with hazardous materials.
  5. Make sure to invest in quality baby gate or fence.
  6. Keep all plugs and cord out of reach.
  7. Place a rubber mat on the floor
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How to handle Childs Tantrums ? ( 3 )

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  1. Distract your child, offer something else in a place of what they cannot have. Start a new activity to replace the frustrating.
  2. If the child insist, it is best to ignore the tantrums.
  3. Kids who are in danger of hurting themselves or others during their tantrums should be taken in a quiet safe place to calm down.
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When should splinting be done ?

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Any suspected fracture ( broken bone ) or dislocation

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How to prevent colic ?

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Burp your baby twice during feeding

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What are the burping positions ? ( 3 )

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  1. Over your shoulder
  2. Sitting in your lap
  3. Lying across your lap
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Larger bottles and nipple hole can produce more gas. It is important to use ?

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Correct Feeding bottles and nipples

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Make sure that the milk and water is mixed using ?

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Palm rolling techniques.

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19
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To prevent cold from seeping to the abdomen.

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Swaddle

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How to prevent Bed sores ?

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  1. Reposition at least every 2 hours ( supine position - left side lying - right side lying )
  2. Protect at risk body areas with extra cushioning.
  3. Perform daily skin check at risk body areas.
  4. Keep skin free from excess moisture and sweat.
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How will you know if someone is having a heart attack?

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  1. Chest pain
  2. Not relieved by rest ( Angina pectoris)
  3. Increased blood pressure
  4. DOB
  5. Stiffness muscle
  6. Referred left shoulder pain ( Common among females with diabetes)
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What are the difference of occupied and unoccupied bed making ?

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Occupied bed making is changing linen with the patients in bed, while unoccupied bed making, the bed is empty, linen were changed without a patient.

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23
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What should you do if the fire break out suddenly in your patients home ?

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  1. Secure your patients safety, Evacuate your patients immediately then call for help
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What will you do if your patient talk to you about wanting to die ?

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  1. Help them cope with their emotions by listening, acknowledge their thoughts and feelings to ensure they feel heard, but refrain to commenting unnecessary words.
  2. Attempt to distract them with their sadness by doing something more pleasant or begin an activity together
25
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What will you do if the patients suddenly suffer from a high blood pressure? ( 3 )

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1.Let the patients sit dow and focus on breathing
2. Ask the patients to take a few deep breaths and hold them for a seconds before releasing
3. Give the blood pressure medication prescribed by the doctor

26
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How to determine the MIP ( Maximum inflation point ) in taking BP ( Blood pressure)

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Looking at the sphygmomanometer gauge, where the last radial occured during inflation ( ESP - Estimated Systolic Pressure ) then add 30mmhg.

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Why do you encourage the patients to urinate prior to bathing ?

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To prevent client from urinating during bed bathing

28
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How will dress and undress the client with right sided paralysis ?

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  1. Undress the unaffected part first
  2. Dress the affected part first
29
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What is the purpose of rubber sheets ?

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Prevents bed sheet from being wet or soiled

30
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Why do we need to apply the principle of body mechanics when transferring immobilized or disabled patient ? ( 3 )

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  1. Prevent injury
  2. To perform efficient transfer and conserve energy
  3. To maintain good blood circulation
31
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What are the consideration in preparing meals of elderly patients?

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  1. Food that are nutritious and with proper diet.
  2. Medical condition of client
  3. Ability of the client to eat
  4. Preference
32
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What is the importance of backrub to a bed ridden client ?

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To stimulate circulation, prevents bed sore and promote relaxation

33
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What is the effective way to control the spread of infection ?

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Hand washing

34
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What are the protective Personal equipment for infection control ? ( 7 )

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  1. Mask
  2. Gloves
  3. Gown
  4. Cap
  5. shoe cover
  6. Apron
  7. Goggles
35
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What is the basic consideration when assisting clients personal needs ?

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Maintain person privacy and dignity of client

36
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How could you help your client maintain his self esteem and sense of independence

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Encourage him to do as much function as possible

37
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What is the important precautions must be done when transferring from bed to wheelchair ?

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Lock the wheels of the wheelchair and the bed

38
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What are the physical changes related to aging ? ( 7 )

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  1. Reflexes are slow
  2. Hair turns gray and changed in texture.
  3. All body processes are slow
  4. Loss of Skin elasticity
  5. Fat becomes thin and more fragile
  6. Senses becomes less accurate, needs aid like eyeglasses and hearing aid
  7. Posture become more stalk
39
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What is the basic role of the client with Alzheimer’s disease ? ( 2 )

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  1. Supervise closely, don’t restrain the client.
  2. Remind patient of time, date and names of all kinds
40
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What is the safety precautions to be observed when caring the client with diminished vision ? ( 2 )

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  1. Maintain a foot light during the night.
  2. Arrange furnishings, personal items for convenient, confers and safety of the client
41
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What are the prevention from fall/ slip in the bathroom?

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  1. Keep the bathroom dry at all times
  2. Make a dry cloth available
  3. Use non skid mat
42
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What are the common signs of diabetic patient has low blood sugar ? ( 6 )

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  1. Pale palm
  2. Drowsiness
  3. Sweating
  4. Tremors
  5. Cold clammy skin
  6. diminished vision
43
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Respond to cancer patient who wish to die now ?

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  1. Allow client to release ventilate feeling
  2. Make client comfortable
  3. Be a good listener, Why ? Because silence is a therapeutic
44
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How would you react when criticize by colleagues? ( 2 )

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  1. Ignore them and do your job well.
  2. Inform your head / Supervisor
45
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What are the recommend diet for an Elderly with heart disease? ( 3 )

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  1. Recommend diet by physician
  2. Low sodium regular diet
  3. Low fat diet
46
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What is the first thing to do before vacuuming the carpet ?

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Pickup small objects

47
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How would you test if the wall is washable ?

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With sudsy sponge, wipe a small spot in an inconspicuous area

48
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How do you control household pest like mosquitoes, cockroaches and flies ? ( 4 )

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  1. Dispose garbage waste regularly
  2. Maintain cleanliness of all areas
  3. Use of pest control agents
  4. Use of disinfectant in cleaning
49
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What are the basic stitches used to mend torn seams ?

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Backstitch, running stitch

50
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How do you remove catsup or tomato sauce stain in fabric ?

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Soak fresh stain in cool water, wash in warm suds, rinse. For remaining stain, use appropriate bleach.

51
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What are the safety precautions before applying bleach of any linen, fabric, and clothes ?

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Read the manufacturer label

52
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How do you prevent clothes shrinkage when using machine clothes dryer ?

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Set clothes dryer temperature to lowest level

53
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How would you describe colorfast and non-colorfast fabric?

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Colorfast fabric does not bleed, while the non-colorfast fabric it bleeds

54
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What would you do to have smooth and easy ironing ?

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Remove garments from the dryer or clothesline while damp and iron immediately or use water spray to keep it damped before ironing.

55
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What are the advantages of using fabric conditioner?

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  1. Remove static from fabric
  2. Make the fabric smooth and smell good
56
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What is the basic step in the maintenance of machine dryer ?

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Clear the lint filter

57
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How to clean toilet bowl ?

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  1. Generously apply toilet cleaner from brands like lysol, and let sit up to 5 minutes, before scrubbing with a stiff bristled toilet brush. Then flush
  2. Wipe down the toilet seat and handle with disinfectant wipes including clorox or lysol

NOTE: Toilet brushes need cleaning too after use. Let the toilet brush dry in a caddy and spray disinfectant

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