It's getting hot in here
When taking a rectal temperature on an infant, how far in should the thermometer be placed?
1/2 inch
Radial
Which state is the largest by area?
Alaska
How many shower curtain rings does the typical shower curtain have?
12
"I'm not throwing away my ___________. " Alexander Hamilton
SHOT
Which organelle is responsible for cleaning up cell waste and cellular debris?
Lysosome
How long should you flush your eyes in the eyewash station if you splash a chemical in your eyes?
15 minutes
What is the average temperature of a person in Farenheit?
98.6* F
Where is the apical pulse is located?
Bottom left heart
Name the 3 sites where you can place the pulse oximeter.
Finger, big toe, ear lobe
Brachial
A patient that as a respiration rate of 10 would be classified as having this (not breathing fast enough).
Bradypnea
Name an organ in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen.
Stomach, spleen, or pancreas
What manual in the office contains information on chemicals and what to do if you are exposed to them?
SDS or Safety Data Sheets
Name 2 symptoms a patient may experience when they have a fever.
Chills, shivering, elevated heart rate, perspiration, headache, muscle aches, loss of appetite, dehydration, weakness, irritability, dehydration
What is the normal pulse range for an adult?
60-100 BPM
What is the normal oxygen saturation range in adults?
95-100 %
In what range is a blood pressure of 140/90?
Hypertension stage 2
What is the normal respiration rate for an adult?
12-20 respirations per minute
Which plane divides the body into front and back sections?
Coronal or Frontal Plane
Sterilization
When taking an oral temperature, how long should it be since the patient has had anything to eat or drink?
15-30 min
An adult that has a pulse of less than 60 bpm would be classified as having this.
Bradycardia
What two things does a pulse oximeter measure?
Oxygen saturation in the blood and pulse/heart rate
When the heart muscle contracts, it is the ______ blood pressure.
Systolic pressure (the top number)
What are the three things you will assess with Respirations?
Rate, Rhythm, Depth
Which respiratory disease includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis?
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
How long does the CDC recommend washing your hands with soap and water?
15-20 seconds
A blood pressure reading above __________ is considered a hypertensive crisis?
180/120
Where should the thermometer be placed when taking an axillary temperature?
Armpit
A pulse of over 100 beats per minute is considered:
Tachycardia
A person with chronic lung disease can have an oxygen saturation as low as _________ and still be considered normal.
88%
The pressure which occurs when the heart muscle relaxes is:
Diastolic pressure (bottom number)
What is the term that means lack of breathing?
Apnea
The nose is __________ to the mouth.
Superior
Carla has COVID. Carla is an example of which link in the chain of infection?
Reservoir
Convert 104* Fahrenheit to degrees Celcius?
40* C
Where is the popliteal pulse is located?
Behind the knee
This technology is used in pulse oximeters to accurately measure blood oxygen levels in healthcare settings.
Infrared light
A specialized medical device used to measure blood pressure. (medical name)
Sphygmomanometer
What is it called when a patient has trouble breathing while laying down?
Orthopnea
Which organ in the GI system is responsible for making bile?
Liver
What are the 4 forms of disease-causing micro-organisms?
Fungus, Bacteria, Virus, Parasite