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Health adult respiratory rate
12-20 breaths per minute
Dirty linen off a patient bed should be removed by
Rolling it so the soiled area is inside
Bathing, Dressing, Transferring, are all examples of
ADLS
When there is the possibility that a healthcare worker may be in contact with blood or body fluids, they must wear
Gloves, PPE
When a patient has a risk for falling them may require the use of a ____________________ device. A walker is an example of this.
Mobility aid/Device
Medial Term for the Substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms but does not kill them is
Antiseptic
If you are working in the role of a medical assistant who would you report abnormal vital signs to?
Direct supervisor
This measurement can fluctuate throughout a person's life, and should be recorded at each health care visit
Weight
When entering a room in which airborne precautions are used, wear a?
HEPA mask or equivalent
The highest level of infection control is?
Sterilization
Covid-19, Measles and Tuberculosis are all classified as what types of diseases?
Airborne
Measurement that may decrease as we grow older due to osteoporosis?
Height
Documentation in a patient's medical record forms the patient's?
Permanent health record
When washing your hands the most important step of the procedure is
Friction
Third link in the chain of infection, the way the pathogen leaves the reservior and spreads through the environment
Vehicle/Mode of transmission
What are some benefits of exercise?
Name 3
Retain motor skills
Improve circulation
Improve sleep
Aid in elimination
Weight loss
Defined as the expansion and relaxation of the arteries as the heart pumps
Rescue breathing and ______________ are parts of life saving procedure of Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Chest Compressions
Bacteria that require oxygen to live and grow are called
aerobic
First line in the chain of infection the person who caries the pathogen would be referred to as the
Reservior
Body alignment, posture, and balance are all involved with what?
Body Mechanics
What procedure is commonly performed with the use of an aneroid sphygmomanometer
Blood Pressure
Bacteria that can live without oxygen
Anaerobic
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, and/or sudden severe headache are all signs/symptoms of?
Stroke
CVA
A severe allergic reaction is called
Anaphylaxis