Careers
Give 2 examples of health careers in Direct care.
Answers may include:
Nurse, doctor, PT, OT, SLP, NA
How long should you wash your hands for?
At least 20 seconds
Name the 4 vital signs
Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure
An assistance device used to safely assist an individual with standing and/or walking?
Gait belt
Compression to breath ratio
30:2
The reason something or someone exists
Purpose
Use appropriate personal protective equipment
Perform hand hygiene frequently
Bandage cuts properly
Use face shields, bag valve masks, or disposable CPR face shields during CPR
Are what kind of precautions
Standard Precautions
How long should you count a radial pulse for?
1 minute
Where should the transfer belt be placed?
waist
How fast are compressions? What is the rate?
100-120 bpm
A special, natural ability or aptitude
Talent
What does it mean to Don PPE
To put on personal protection equipment
What is a normal oral temperature reading?
98.6 deg F
When gripping a transfer belt which of the following grips should be used?
A. Overhand
B. Underhand
Underhand
How deep do you do chest compressions in an adult victim?
At least 2 inches
Name an advantage to working in Healthcare
Great Healthcare, Helping People and the Community, Excellent Career Stability, Many Career Choices, Good Salary
Where do you dispose of sharps like needles?
In the sharp container.
Counted as one inhalation and one exhalation
Respirations
What is the correct position for the patient to be in when sitting in the wheelchair?
Hips are touching the back of the chair
What is the first thing you do when the AED arrives?
Turn it on
Name 2 of the 5 career pathways
5 Health Care Career Pathways:
Therapeutic Services
Diagnostic Services
Health Informatics
Support Services
Biotechnology Research
and Development
What is the correct order to don a full set of PPE?
gown, mask, goggles, gloves
When measuring Blood pressure the top number is called ___________ and the bottom number is called ____________.
Systolic
Diastolic
Name one safety measure to make sure is in place when transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair.
Make sure the patient is wearing non-skid footwear or shoes
Make sure the patient is in a sitting position with their feet flat on the floor
Make sure the wheels are locked on the wheelchair
What are the first steps when you arrive on the scene and notice someone on the ground?
Make sure the scene is safe.
Check for responsiveness
Call for help, send someone for AED and to call 911.
Check for breathing.