Lean with it rock with it lean with it rock with it (Show me your lean)
most frequent reason for applying a cast is
align a fracture until proper healing occurs
What can be used to support AND immobilize a fractured wrist?
sling
forearm crutches are often used by patients with
cerebral palsy
How long does it usually take a fracture to heal
4 to 6 weeks
Local application of heat results in
dilation of the blood vessels
A cane should be held
on the strong side of the body
An ice bag is an example of...
dry cold
local application of cold may be used to...
prevent swelling
What individuals would have more than usual sensitivity to local application of heat?
diabetes, open wound, preschooler, elderly
If axillary crutches are fitted properly...
two fingers can be inserted between the top of the crutch and the axilla
What areas of the body are most susceptible to frost bite
fingers and toes
a specially equipped cart for holding and transporting medications, equipment, and supplies needed in an emergency is known as a
crash cart
What animal has high incidence of rabies
racoons
Walkers are generally used by
geriatric patients
What is another name of a stroke
cerebral vascular accident (CVA)
A severe form of diabetes that usually occurs in childhood
type 1 diabetes
What type of spider in California can cause serious/fatal reactions?
Brown recluse and black widow
Three symptoms of a heart attack
chest pain
shortness of breath
nausea
What is the name of an individual's own beliefs about right and wrong in our society
morals
Name for patient's right to make decisions about healthcare according to their own values and concerns
autonomy
Type of fracture in which the broken ends of the bone are forcefully jammed together
impacted fracture
What are the four purposes of first aid
reduce incidence of permanent disability
reduce pain
save a life
prevent further injury
What type of shock is caused by loss of blood or other body fluids
hypovolemic
experimental treatments that attempt to treat or cure disease by giving patients new genes or parts of genes that have been synthesized in a lab, taken from human tissue, or engineered from genetic material of animals or other species is called
stem cell research
What is the medical term for heart attack
myocardial infarction (MI)