Influential People in Healthcare
Who developed the the small pox vaccine?
Edward Jenner
How long do you wash your hand for?
20 seconds
Who can administer first aid?
Anyone that has been trained
What is B/P?
Blood Pressure
What does bradycardia mean?
Slow heartrate
Who developed the Polio Vaccine?
Jonas Salk
What is PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What does RACE stand for?
Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Extinguish
What is BID?
Twice a day
What is another term from fever?
Febrile
Who began to pasteurizing milk to kill bacteria?
Louis Pasteur
What is another word for nosocomial infection?
Hospital Associated Infection
Where are needles and sharp objects disposed?
The Sharps "Red" container
What is NPO?
Nothing by Mouth
What does FDA stand for?
Food and Drug Administration
Who is known as the father of medicine?
Hippocrates
Which aseptic techniques destroys ALL microorganisms including spores and viruses?
Sterilization
What does PASS stand for?
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
What is three times a day?
TID
Name 4 PPE items?
Mask, Gloves, Goggles, Apron.....
Who founded the The American Red Cross?
Clara Barton
Which agency monitors the outbreak of communicable diseases?
CDC (Center for Disease Control)
What are the three components of the Fire Triangle?
Oxygen
Fuel
Heat
What is tachycardia?
Rapid heart rate
What type of shock comes from severe vomiting?
Hypovolemic shock