Vitals
Can a patient deny your ability to take their vitals
yes
A process that is illegal in most states and is frequently referred to as a mercy kill
euthanasia
An indigestible carbohydrate that is helpful to the bowel and colon
fiber
CEU stands for
Continuing education unit
All medical terms have a suffix
true
is diastolic or systolic the top number
systolic
A mix of alternative medicine and western medicine
complementary medicine
Used for source of information in case of chemical hazards
safety data sheets
A healthy balance of caring for a patient but not seeking approval from said patient is called
Professional distance
When standing you should keep both feet on the ground
false.
Define both febrile and afebrile
febrile- consisting of a healthy temperature
afebrile- consisting of an unhealthy temperature
Type of medicine purely based on science
western medicine
When does most of people's mental recuperation take place
last few hours of sleep
expanding knowledge by interacting with other professionals is called
networking
CEUs are mandatory in most medical careers
true
Before taking a patient's vitals you must ensure you have the correct patient. How should you achieve this?
Ask first and last name and date of birth
Medicinal practices that are not scientific but are believed to help
alternative medicine
What makes a bad carbohydrate bad
It is low in nutrients and high in calories
What does The American Hospital Association's Patient Partnership do
Help to decide in case of an ethical dilemma
A normal temperature is febrile
false
Define blood pressure
the pressure of blood on the arterial walls
It is given to support a dying patient and their family. Frequently referred to as hospice.
Palliative Care
what is a class D fire extinguisher used for
metals
Define ethical dilemma
A situation that has no clear answer or solution (gun control)
Subjective observations are measurable
false