Wellness and Safety of the EMR
Under the right conditions, pathogens can enter the body, multiply, and produce harmful effects. Which of the following is NOT a way they enter the body?
a. ingestion
b. injection
c. absorption
d. exculpation
d. exculpation
The brain and the spinal cord are referred to together as the:
CNS, or Central Nervous System
The study of how disease processes affect body function is called ____________.
Pathophysiology
These chairs are used for moving patients downstairs or in tight spaces.
Stair Chairs
Words and sounds that make up language we speak are examples of ________ communication
Verbal
Gloves, N95 masks, and gowns are forms of _____.
PPE
The ________ is the major muscle of the respiratory system.
Diaphragm
Hypoperfusion that can be caused by sepsis, anaphylaxis, or hypovolemia is known as _________.
Shock
What type of stretcher is often used when patients have hip or pelvic injuries?
Scoop stretcher
The three components of communication are the Sender, the Message, and the _________.
Receiver
If a patient is suspected of having Tuberculosis, an EMR should wear a/an ______ mask in addition to gloves and a gown
N95 or HEPA
Which type of muscle is found in blood vessels?
Smooth
Gas exchange occurs only with the air that actually reaches these sacs in the lungs.
Alveoli
A patient with no suspected spine injury can be placed in this lateral recumbent position (on their side) to help maintain an open airway.
Recumbent Position
Use of letters and words to express language we speak is known as _________ communication.
Written
Disease-causing agents are called:
(They can be bloodborne, airborne, etc.)
Pathogens
The pituitary gland and pancreas are parts of the ________ system.
Endocrine
Poor fluid distribution can be recognized through fluid accumulation, which can be observed as _____________ in areas such as the ankles and feet.
(It is pulmonary ________ in the lungs.)
Edema
You should never secure a patient in this position, as it can cause positional asphyxia.
Prone Position
Having open arms, making eye contact are examples of ____________ communication.
Nonverbal.
What is the term that refers to the approach that all patients are considered infectious until proven otherwise?
Universal Precautions
Skin, hair, and nails comprise the _________ system.
Integumentary
Fluid loss affects the amount of blood _______ and decreases the total amount of blood in the system.
Plasma
7) The technique used to move a patient from a prone position to a supine position is called (the):
Log roll
__________ language accounts for 55% of message transmission.
Body