QUIZ 2 A Flashcards
- SUSCEPTIBLE HOST
elderly
infants
immune compromised
anyone
- Pathogen
bacteria
virus
fungi
parasite
- Reservoir
people
animals
soil
food
water
- Portal of Exit
coughing/sneezing
- Mode of Transmission
Direct contact
indirect contact
vectors
(hands)
- Portal of Entry
mouth
nose
eyes
cuts in skin
RACE
rescue
alarm
confine
extinguish
PASS
pull the pin
aim at base of handle
squeeze handle
sweep side to side
oxygen
a dangerous substance.
no candles, lighters, cigarettes, vaseline, vickdss or petroleum.
oxygen (nasal cannula)
make prongs go downward and not up
overuse of restraints
muscular atrophy
if restraints are used..
must have dr order
applied safely
checked every 15 min
released every 2 hours to eat, stretch muscles, bathroom, exercise
NAs role in emergency
3 Cs
Remain Calm
Call for help
provide Comfort(Pillows, blankets etc
report, record, only facts
CVA
cerebro vascular accident (stroke)
TIA
Transient ischemic attack(mini-stroke)