MATH IN HEALTHCARE
What compares two numbers or values?
Ratio
Demonstrating responsibility, respect, and appropriate behavior is called what?
Professionalism
Overall balance of physical, mental, and social health is called what?
Wellness
Blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations are known as what?
Vital signs
What does EHR stand for?
Electronic Health Record
What measurement system is most commonly used in healthcare?
Metric system
Commitment to performing job duties well is known as what?
Work ethic
Daily habits that promote good health are known as what?
Health maintenance
What is the force of blood against artery walls called?
Blood pressure
Managing and using health information is called what?
Informatics
Why are dosage calculations important in healthcare?
To ensure correct medication amounts and patient safety
Why is professional appearance important in healthcare?
It builds patient trust
Why is nutrition important for the body?
It provides energy and supports growth and repair
What device measures oxygen saturation?
Pulse oximeter
Why is accurate charting important?
It supports patient safety and continuity of care
What term means changing one unit of measurement to another?
Conversion
Limits in relationships between healthcare workers and patients are called what?
Professional boundaries
What practices help reduce physical and emotional strain?
Stress management
Name one common site for taking body temperature.
Oral / Tympanic / Axillary
Patient health records are considered what kind of documents?
Legal documents
Accurate math in healthcare helps prevent what major risk?
Medication errors
A positive professional attitude most directly affects what?
Patient satisfaction and quality of care
Preventive healthcare primarily helps to do what?
Reduce the risk of disease
Why must technical skill steps be followed exactly?
To ensure accuracy and patient safety
How does data accuracy improve patient outcomes?
It ensures continuity and quality of care