Healthcare Careers
What is the Nursing Model and the Medical Model? What is the most important thing about them?
Medicine: Focuses on disease and injury treatment, and is the primary model used by physicians and medical assistants. The medical model emphasizes:
Nursing: Focuses on the whole person and their holistic care, and is underpinned by values that guide nursing care.
Most Important: They work hand in hand
What is the first thing you do in a emergency situation?
CALL 9-1-1 ANYONE!
Define Dehydration
lack of water retention or a loss of water in body. Can cause dry mouth, fainting, and increase B/P.
What does BLIA YAD stand for?
Buddha's Light International Association - Young Adult Division
Physician, Physician Assistant, Phlebotomist, Paramedics, PET Technician, Podiatrist, Physical Therapist, Pharmacist, Pathologist
How do you check for A-B-C on a person?
A: Airway - "Ask them a simple question and see if they are responsive"
B: Breathing - "Lean in and check their chest rise and breathing sound"
C: Circulation - "Check for a pulse, carotid or radial"
Define Stroke
brain attack, occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, causing brain cells to die or become damaged. Dizziness, fatigue, weak on one side, droop face, difficult speaking.
Which Singer/Artist has the most Grammys?
Beyonce - 32
Define Fellowship the best you can
Fellowship training is part of the process of becoming a specialist physician. During fellowship training, a physician follows a specialist closely to train in a subspecialty. In the program, the learning physician is known as a fellow.
What are the steps to treat a 1st and 2nd Degree Burn?
1st Degree:
1. Cool/room temp water no more than 5 minutes
2. Remove any accessories around the area of burn
3. Take OTC pain meds, ibuprofen or acetaminophen
4. Cover with clean cloth and apply aloe vera or cooling lotion
2nd Degree:
Feet, face, ear, eyes, groin or major joints - GO TO ER!
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!1
What are the golden/normal stats or ratio of these vitals? Blood Pressure (BP), Respiratory Rate (RR), Oxygen Rate (SpO2), Heart Rate (HR), Temperature (T)
BP: 120/80
RR: 12-20
SpO2: 96-100%
HR: 60-100
Temp: 97-99 F
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
Which country did Halloween Originate from? Half points for Continent. (7 Continent: Asia, Africa, North America, Europe, South America, Antartica, Australia)
Did you know Halloween originated in Ireland? Halloween was originally an ancient Irish pagan festival called 'Samhain' (pronounced: sow-in), meaning 'end of summer'. During Samhain the Celts wore costumes to disguise themselves and light bonfires as protection from evil spirits or fairies
Europe
Define RN, BSN, NPs, and CRNAs the best you can
An RN is a licensed healthcare professional who practices nursing, while a BSN is a level of education
NPs: write prescriptions for controlled substances, order lab tests, and diagnose conditions. Their exact responsibilities and patient bases will vary, however, depending on what they've pursued as specialization(s).
CRNAs: When anesthesia is administered by a nurse anesthetist, it is recognized as the practice of nursing; when administered by a physician anesthesiologist, it is recognized as the practice of medicine.
A person seems to be choking, what are the precautionary steps to resolve or try to resolve the issue?
1. Call 9-1-1
2. Check Airway, Ma'am or Sir are you ok?
3. No response: Abdominal Thrust manuever. Show how to place hands
What are the 4 most common bacterias affecting the Gastrointestinal tract? Which is the more "positive" strand of bacteria?
H. Pylori, C. Diff, Salmonella, E. Coli
E. coli is: depends on the strand of bacteria but they help us break down food and absorb nutrients.
Which planet in our Solar System is the Hottest?
Venus the state of matter is more gassy and liquid. Easier to increase temperature compare to a more solid planet like Mercury
1. What was the story and year that PAs started?
2. What are their responsibilities and model of practice?
3. How many years of learning and what is each year called?
1. WW2 Shortage of MDs and Medics, 1967
2. Trained healthcare professional under the Medicinal model to help Physician's on diagnosing and treating patients through lab work, prescription medication, assist in surgery, and etc.
3. 2 years. Didactic and Clinical
What does CPR stand for and what are the proper ratio of chest to breath compressions? What are the items you use during a CPR?
CardioPulmonary Resuscitation
30 chest compression to 2 Breath
BVM, A chest compressor, and AED
Differentiate Myocardial Infarction and Congestive Heart Failure
MI: a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked, starving the heart muscle of oxygen. Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, heavy chest.
CHF: A weakened heart condition that causes fluid buildup in the feet, arms, lungs, and other organs. Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, arrhythmias, and edema. Not enough blood pump out from heart.
Which was the very first battle according to history marked the beginning of American Revolution?
A. Battle of Bull Run
B. Battle of Gettysburg
C. Battle of Lexington and Concord
D. Battle of Yorktown and Bunkerhill
The Battles of Lexington and Concord on 19 April 1775, the famous 'shot heard 'round the world', marked the start of the American War of Independence (1775-83).