Define that: Terms
Define that: Terms
Vital Signs
How Do You Do...
Employee of the Month
100
Circadian Rhythm
A 24-hour human clock that is synchronized with the normal lightness of day and darkness of night
100
Productivity
The ability to accomplish a set amount of work within a specified time
100
What unit of measure is height and weight recorded in?

Height - feet and inches or in centimeters


Weight - pounds and ounces or in kilograms and grams

100
Retaking a temperature on a patient who ate and or drank before you took their vital signs?
Wait 15 to 20 minutes before retaking the temperature to ensure you get an accurate reading
100
When getting dressed for your shift, what should you NOT put on?

Jewelry and heavy cologne and or perfume


200
Systolic
the top number in a blood pressure that indicates the pressure during cardiac contraction
200
Respect
a feeling of admiration for other people or for their thoughts and ideas
200
Describe the process for obtaining the height of an adult

They should stand unassisted on the upright scale with their back to the tall arm of the scale. The measuring rod should rest lightly and straight on top of the head. Measure height at the level of the cross bar.


Stand close to the patients who are on the scale in the event that they might lose their balance.

200
Common place you obtain a pulse
Radial area
200
What should you do if you are going to be late for work?
Call your supervisor and let them know
300
Diastolic
the bottom number of a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure during cardiac relaxation
300
Fraud
the intentional deception or misrepresentation for the purpose of financial gain
300
The first thing you must do before weighing the patient
Balance or zero out the scale
300
What is included in a "complete set of vital signs"
Height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
300
How do you handle constructive criticism?
Accept it with maturity and professionalism, thank them for giving you the feedback and vow to incorporate it into your job
400
Hypertension
High blood pressure
400
Abuse
billing for services that are medically unnecessary or unreasonably priced
400
You measure this on an infant patient
Head and chest circumference
400
What should you NEVER check a pulse rate with?
Your thumb - it has a palpable pulse that may be mistaken for the patient's pulse.
400
Before you perform any patient related tasks, what is the first things you should do?

Knock & introduce yourself

Tell them why you are there and what they can expect

Check the armband against the medical record and ask the patient to tell you their name

500
Ethics
the moral compass that allows someone to determine right from wrong
500
Flow charts
 a format for documenting repeated medical information such as vital signs separate from the narrative summaries
500
What is the most accurate temperature?
Rectal temperature
500
The American Heart Association recommends this as a healthy blood pressure
120/80
500
As a healthcare worker, what do you have an obligation to maintain?
Strict confidentiality
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