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microorganisms that are present in human blood and can lead to diseases
bloodborne pathogens
list the following in the order of the chain of infection: portal of exit, portal of entry, host, mode, causative agent, reservoir
causative agent - reservoir - portal of exit - mode - portal of entry - host
precautions used for every patient whenever there is a potential for contact with blood
standard (universal) precautions
the law that states you should never discuss a pt's info with anyone not associated with their care
HIPAA
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What are some examples of PPE?
Gloves, gowns, masks, hair nets
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
If a fire occurs, what is the acronym for what you do?
CRACE
What are all of the vital signs?
Temperature, Respirations, Pulse, Blood Pressure
Normal Temperature
98.6 degrees
What is the normal range for respirations?
12-20 respirations per minute
What is the normal range for pulse?
60-100bpm
What is a "normal" blood pressure?
120/80
What is the bottom number of blood pressure?
diastolic
What is the top number of blood pressure?
systolic
which body plane cuts the body into front and back segments?
frontal
What are the six types of wounds?
abrasion, incision, laceration, puncture, avulsion, amputation
which body cavity contains the cranial and spinal cavities?
dorsal
the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities, and the diaphragm are all part of what cavity?
anterior
which body plane cuts the body into inferior and superior?
transverse
which body plane cuts the body into left and right segments?
sagittal
for a wound to the arm, which artery would you try to stop the bleeding?
brachial
for a wound to the leg, which artery would you try to stop the bleeding?
femoral
what are the steps to controlling bleeding?
-pnea
breathing