Vital signs
When is it appropriate to check your patient's apical pulse
When palpation of the radial pulse is irregular
Children with a fast heart rate.
Minimum amount of time required for a healthcare worker to wash hands
20 seconds
Immunizations break the chain of infection at what point?
Susceptible host
A question for the "radiate" part of the assessment could include:
Does the pain move anywhere?
Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection.
Pathogens
Respiration includes which of the following processes to exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen?
Inspiration and expiration
How the pathogen travels (chain of infection)
Mode of transmission
Why do some vaccines require more than one dose?
Immunity may wear off
What makes your pain better? What makes it worse? Example of this part of the pain assessment:
Provoke. palliate
You are a phlebotomist. Which precautions are most important when performing venipuncture to obtain blood a sample? Contact, droplet, bloodborne
Bloodborne
What is the normal HEART RATE range for an adult?
60-100
WHen is it necessary to wear gloves?
When coming into contact with blood, bodily fluids or secretions.
What steps must be taken for a nonmedical waiver for a child to be exempt from Michigan-required vaccinations?
Contact local health department for risk/ benefit appointment for information about the vaccines
The number on pain scale of 0-10 requiring further action
4 +
Why is it important to use the correct size blood pressure cuff for the patient
For accuracy of the blood pressure reading
Name 3 causes of hypotension
Depressant drugs, shock, dehydration
Penetration, ingestion, and inhalation are part of this link in the chain of infection
Portal of entry
Reasons for nonmedical vaccine waiver
Philosophical/ religous objection
Did your pain start suddenly or become worse gradually is an example of what pain assessment category?
Onset
You help your patient to the restroom and wear gloves for your PPE. Which is the most appropriate after this activity?
Wash hands thoroughly after removing gloves and discarding of them properly
What is the most common site for measuring pulse during an adult cardiac arrest?
Carotid
Which disease can be contracted by exposure to contaminated blood? Coronavirus, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B
What is the process for obtaining a medical vaccine waiver for school?
Physician signs form indicating medical contraindications for the vaccine.
What is a good question foe the "T" part of the pain assessment?
When did your pain start?
This type of immunity is passed from the mother to her baby
passiove immunity