PPE
What helps block large-particle droplets, splashes, sprays, or splatter that may contain germs (viruses and bacteria)?
Masks
What does the P stand for in PASS?
P=Pull the pin
What is hypertension?
High blood pressure
Should you check if the cuff is the right size for the patient?
Yes
What protects our hands against scrapes and scratches, and contamination?
Gloves
What does PASS stand for?
P=Pull the pin
A=Aim nozzle at base of fire
S=squeeze the handle
S=Sweep back and forth along the base of the fire
What is hypotension?
Blood pressure under 90/60 mm/Hg
if you don’t know the blood pressure you redo it and use the same arm without waiting several minutes? True or False?
FLASE, if you don’t know the blood pressure use the other arm and wait several minutes before you use the same arm.
what protects the eye against particles, chemicals, water, glare and from things striking the eyes?
Goggles.
What does the E stand for in RACE?
Extinguish the fire or evacuate the area
What is blood pressure?
The pressure of your circulatory system
NO they should be sitting or laying down
What are the wrong ways to put on a mask?
under nose, under chin
What does the A stand for in RACE?
Activate the alarm.
What is diastolic pressure?
When your heart rests between beats
After you remove clothing from arm, you place the arm at heart level? True or False?
True
Can you reuse goggles without cleaning?
NO
What does RACE stand for?
R=Remove patients
A=Activate alarm
C=Contain the fire
E=Extinguish the fire or evacuate the area
What are three things that increase blood pressure?
1.Excitment
2.Physical activity
3.Anxiety or being scared
What are three things you need to take blood pressure?
1. Stethoscope
2. Sphygmomanometer
3. Something to record results on.
What is a reflex?
You moving your body in response to something,
example: You dropped your pencil so you picked it up.