med term
define itis
inflammation, redness
What are vitals taken for?
Vitals are taken to evaluate health problems
high blood pressure
what is hypertension?
The position in where a patient is lying flat on their back?
Supine
osha
occupational safety and health administration
What is the term for "normal temperature"
Aebrile
when the pulse rate is more than 10 beats per minute and the blood pressure decreases more than 20 points from lying, sitting and standing
what is positive tilt test?
Patient sits at a 90 degree angle, this is for patients with respiratory or cardiovascular issues.
Fowlers
define felony
major wrong doing
What are the temperature routes
temponic
oral
rectal
temporal
axillary
reliable indicator of healthy weight that us calculated based on height and weight?
what is body mass index(BMI)
Patient lays on side with upper knee slightly bent in front of them. Used for rectal exams.
SIMS
respondeat superior
holds an employer legally responsible for the actions of employees
Term for abnormally fast pulse
tachycardia
to determine the caliber of; to standardize a measuring instrument
what is calibrate?
A position used for male urinary as well as rectal exams. Requires a special exam table.
Jackknife/Kraske
define SDS
safety data sheet
What should be the acceptable range of respiratory rate for an infant of 3 months
20-40
blood pressure becomes low and the pulse is high when the patient is moved from lying to standing.
what is orthostatic hypotension?
The position where a patient is lying on their back with knees bent, this is often comfortable for the patient and is used for procedures of the head or abdomen.
Dorsal Recumbent