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2 inch border around the sterile field Correct Answers What part of a sterile field is considered contaminated? 30 Correct Answers How many days do items usually remain sterile after being autoclaved? 8-10 Inches Correct Answers How many inches apart should the feet be to maintain a broad base of support? a A.A. /A.S. (Associate Arts/ Applied Science) Correct Answers a two year degree obtained at a junior college or community college a B.S. (Bachelor of Science) Correct Answers an undergraduate degree. a four year degree obtained at a state college or university A legal document that states what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when a condition is terminal. Correct Answers Karen's grandfather recently completed a living will. What is a living will? A possible CVA(stroke). CT scan, possible blood thinners Correct Answers A man comes in the ER and c/o paralysis on the L side. What is a possible diagnosis and what measures should be taken?
abuse Correct Answers any care that results in physical harm or pain, or mental anguish Acupuncture Correct Answers An alternative form of medicine that has been around for thousands of years and uses tiny needles to stimulate nerves is known as: Adduction Correct Answers The Physical Therapist performs ROM on his pt. He moves the patients arm toward the midline. This is known as... advanced directives Correct Answers a legal document designed to indicate a person's wishes regarding care in case of a terminal illness or during the dying process Aim at the base of the fire Correct Answers When using a fire extinguisher, what is the next step following pulling of the pin? Anus Correct Answers What expels stool from the body? arthritis Correct Answers inflammation of a joint assault and battery Correct Answers assault- verbal attack on another person; treatment or care given without obtaining a persons consent battery- unlawfully touching another person without that person's consent Asthma Correct Answers A chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing, and wheezing.
Cancer Correct Answers A disease in which some body cells grow and divide uncontrollably, damaging the parts of the body around them. Care given to provide comfort, not to cure or treat her disease or illness. Correct Answers Hannah has recently been put on hospice. Her Dr. informs her it is for palliative care. What is palliative care? Cataracts Correct Answers clouding of the lens of the eye, usually found in aging adults Chemical Disinfection Correct Answers The process that destroys pathogenic organisms but is not always effective against spores and viruses is? Chest Pain, SOB, Cyanosis, Pain Radiating to Arm/Jaw, Diaphoresis Correct Answers S/S of a heart attack (myocardial infarction) include: Cheyne-stokes breathing Correct Answers Periods of apnea followed by periods of dyspnea is called? civil law Correct Answers focuses on the legal relationship between two people and the protection of the person's rights cloning Correct Answers a general term for the biomedical research activity that creates a copy of some biological entity (a gene or organism or cell)
Communicate well Correct Answers Make sure your words, your body language and your attitude send the message you want to send. Communication Correct Answers The exchange of information , thoughts. ideas and feelings known as... communication barrier Correct Answers something that gets in the way of clear communication concussion Correct Answers a bruise like injury of the brain Concussion Signs and Symptoms Correct Answers * Nausea
- Balance problems or dizziness
- Double or fuzzy vision *Sensitivity to light or noise
- Nystagmus
- Headache
- Feeling sluggish
- Feeling foggy or groggy
- Concentration or memory problems
- Confusion confidentiality Correct Answers means that information about the patient must remain private and can be shared only with other members of the patient's health care team Contact precautions Correct Answers Ginger has been diagnosed with AIDS? What type of precautions should she be placed on in the hospital?
Dementia Correct Answers a slowly progressive decline in mental abilities, including memory, thinking, and judgment, that is often accompanied by personality changes Dependable Correct Answers Being able to make sure people know you will do the job and do it well. Dialysis Correct Answers What is the tx. for renal failure? Diaphragm Correct Answers What muscle in the thoracic cavity helps with breathing? Disease producing microorganism Correct Answers Darius has been diagnosed with a bacterial infection. His Dr. keeps referring to it as a pathogen. What is a pathogen? Drop technique Correct Answers During surgery you need to place a sterile gauze pad into the sterile field. What is the best way? Durable Power of Attorney Correct Answers a legal document authorizing a person to act as another person's legal representative or agent Electrocardiogram, electrical recording of the heart Correct Answers What is an EKG? Enthusiastic Correct Answers Showing real and genuine interest in a job
Esophagus Correct Answers What tube runs from the pharynx to the stomach and sends food to the stomach? Ethics Correct Answers A set of principles relating to what is morally right or wrong are known as... ethics Correct Answers principles of right or good conduct Every 30 minutes and when wet Correct Answers When should a mask be changed? expressed contracts Correct Answers stated in clear, distinct language, either orally or in writing Fairness Correct Answers Sticking to the rules without having a negative effect on others Fast Correct Answers What does tachy mean? feedback Correct Answers method that can be used to determine whether communication is successful - occurs when the receiver responds to the message Feedback Correct Answers You have just given your patient instructions on how to take their medicines when they get home. The patient repeated it back to you the instruction you gave. Femur Correct Answers What is the largest bone in the body? Flush it then report it Correct Answers If you get a solution in your eye, what is the first action you should take?
Hardworking Correct Answers Taking great care and perseverance to get a task done. Health Insurance portability and accountability act. Makes sure all patient information is kept private and confidential. Correct Answers What dose HIPAA stand for and what is its purpose? Heart, lungs, major blood vessels Correct Answers What are some organs found in the thoracic cavity? Hepatitis Correct Answers an inflammation of the liver Honesty Correct Answers Acting truthfully at all times Hypertension Correct Answers higher than normal blood pressure Independent Correct Answers Not needing to rely on other people to get a job done Inferior and superior Vena Cava Correct Answers The large blood vessels that bring unoxygenated blood back to the heart is the: informed consent Correct Answers permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind and aware of all factors involved Initiative Correct Answers the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do.
Integrity Correct Answers Acting in a way that is open and honest, not being influenced by others to act inappropriately Integumentary System Correct Answers The body system that protects the body from injury, infection, and dehydration is the... invasion of privacy Correct Answers A doctor that discusses a patient's medical case with the press without the patient's consent is violating what ethical law? invasion of privacy Correct Answers revealing personal information about an individual without his or her consent Invasion of Privacy Correct Answers Two nurses are overheard talking about a patients chart. What is this a violation of? It emulsifies fat and makes them water soluble. Correct Answers What us the function of bile? legal Correct Answers authorized or based on law legal disability Correct Answers a condition in which a person does not have legal capacity and is therefore unable to enter into a contract or legal agreement (a minor) Legally cannot force, report and document Correct Answers What should you do if a patient refuses to take his medicine? libel Correct Answers false written statements that causes damage to a person's reputation
Melanoma Correct Answers The most serious form of skin cancer Melanoma risk factors Correct Answers Too much exposure to UV radiation (sunlight, tanning lamps or booths) Moles Fair skin, freckling, red or blonde hair Positive family history of melanoma (10% of people with melanoma have a positive family hx) History of immunosuppressive treatment Older age Male gender Past history of melanoma message Correct Answers information, ideas, or thoughts Midsaggital plane Correct Answers What plane divides the body into R and L sides? Migraines, hypertension, depression Correct Answers what disease can be caused by stress? MS/Master of Science Correct Answers a 5 - 6 year college program, depending upon the field of study. after obtaining a BS, you may continue for 12 to 18 more months. Mucous membrane lining with folds called rugae. Correct Answers What is the lining of the stomach called?
Muscle Correct Answers The tissue that produces power and movement in the body is... muscle tone Correct Answers Muscles are constantly in a state of readiness. This is called: muscular dystrophy (MD) Correct Answers group of hereditary diseases characterized by degeneration of muscle and weakness Myocardium Correct Answers What is the muscle lining of the heart? negligence Correct Answers failure to give care that is normally expected, resulting in injury to another person nonverbal communication Correct Answers use of facial expressions, body language, gestures, eye contact, and touch to convey a message or idea Obesity, Smoking, and Race Correct Answers What are three risks factors that increase a person's risk to have hypertension? Occupational Safety and Health Administration, their job is to make the workplace a safe environment, enforce rules Correct Answers What does OSHA stand for and what is their job? One-way valves Correct Answers What keeps blood from back-flowing in the heart?
Physiology Correct Answers The study of the processes of living organisms, or why and how they work is known as? Place it in sharps container Correct Answers What should you do immediately after using a needle? Pleura Correct Answers The lining on the outside of the lungs but inside the rib cage is the... Polyphagia, polyuria, polydipsia( increased thirst, increased urination, increased perspiration) Correct Answers What are the most common s/s of diabetes? Portal of Exit Correct Answers In the chain of infection, a pathogen leaving the body through sexual secretions is an example of... Positive Relationships Correct Answers Making good connections with others Positivity Correct Answers Be bright and say yes. Negativity is depressing. Proactive Correct Answers Making things happen instead of waiting to be told what to do (sometimes referred to initiative) Protective eyewear and face shields. Correct Answers You work in the lab at your hospital. What is important to wear while at work to avoid splashes or sprays in your face?
Psychological barrier to communication Correct Answers Bonnie has been nicknamed "Negative Nancy" by her co- workers at work because she always has a negative attitude. In the communication process this is an example of? Punctual Correct Answers Always being on time or having things ready on time Punctuality Correct Answers Be on time - or better still be early Puncture Correct Answers What injury would you most likely contract a tetanus infection? Quality Correct Answers High level of excellence Radius Correct Answers The bone located on the thumb side of the lower arm is the: receiver Correct Answers an individual who receives the message from the sender Rectus Abdominus Correct Answers Joni is working out at her local gym doing sit ups. What major muscle in the abdomen is she exercising? Reliable Correct Answers Being able to show that people can trust in you and in your work. Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish or Escape Correct Answers What does the acronym RACE stand for?
Sputum Correct Answers When saliva and mucous is coughed up from the trachea into the mouth what is it called? stem cell research Correct Answers biomedical therapy that focuses on unspecialized human cells that are capable of renewing themselves through cell division Sternocleidomastoid Correct Answers The muscle in the side of the neck that runs from the sternum to the mastoid process is the... The flu is a virus Correct Answers Don Juan's Dr. has diagnosed him with the flu. why did he NOT send Don Juan home with antibiotics? The septum Correct Answers What divides the heart into R and L sides? The start of urine formation. Correct Answers The function of the glomerulus is... Thigh muscles(quads) and buttocks Correct Answers What muscles should you use when lifting heavy objects? Three Correct Answers How many times should you read labels on solution bottles? To carry oxygen. Correct Answers What is the function of Red Blood Cell (RBC's)?
To reduce swelling and pain Correct Answers Why do you apply ice to a sprain? Trachae Correct Answers What is the medical term for windpipe? Tranverse Plane Correct Answers The horizontal plane that divides the body into a top half and a bottom half is the... Trust Correct Answers Having confidence in someone or something Tuberculosis Correct Answers What medical condition might a patient be diagnosed with that comes in c/o of night sweats, hemoptysis, and fever? Tumor Correct Answers What does oma mean? Upper Abdominal Cavity Correct Answers The stomach, liver, gallbladder, and small intestines are all located in what cavity? Urethra Correct Answers What is part of the urinary and reproductive system in males? urinary meatus Correct Answers What is the name of the opening into the urethra from the outside in a female? Urinary Retention Correct Answers A patient c/o feeling full in the pelvic and hasn't voided all day. What is this?
