Home Safety
3 safety measures for infants
-serve food in small, non circular pieces
-ties plastic bags in knots before discarding them'-fit the mattress snug against side of crib
-lay supine
-no extra toys/blankets in crib
Role of CHN in disasters
triage and treatment
tachycardia, shaky, difficulty to speak or concentrate
hypoglycemia
patient taking scheduled tylenol
liver related tests: ALT, Total bilirubin, LFTs
type of diet for patient with PKU
low protein
3 safety strategies in the home for the elderly
-remove rugs
-no cords out in walking area to pose fall risks
-water heater 130 degrees F
4 colors designated in SMART Triage
Black-deceased/expectant
Red-immediate (emergent)
Yellow-delayed (urgent)
Green-walking wounded
gallstones are a risk for what condition
pancreatitis
cholesterol panel-helpful to know normal ranges
Benefits of raisins
increase fiber; promote digestion; promote Fe absorption; promote bone health
bruises in various stages
unkept
underweight, failure to thrive
s/s of abuse
what type of precautions to place a patient suspected to have pneumonic plague?
place in droplet precautions
s/s cocaine toxicity
tachycardia, HTN, coronary spasm >>>>>MI
diabetes
HgA1C
diet for person with CAD
heart healthy-low fat, low cholesterol
Removal of a tick
grasp tick as close to the skin as possible
First step in the treatment of a patient exposed to Anthrax
antibiotics and antitoxins
Risk factors for acquiring hepatitis
needles; blood transfusion prior to testing
alpha fetoprotein
check for spinal defects
Increase Fe absorption (other than raisins)
citrus juices
3 adult cancer types and its recommended screening measures
Breast-SBE, mammogram starting at age 40
Prostate-self exam, PSA
Skin-sunscreen, watch for change in mole or irregular shape
Colon-change in bowel habit, annual FOBT, colonoscopy q 10 yrs starting @ age 50
4 items to have in your to go kit
water; food; battery powered radio; flashlight; first aid kit; extra batteries; whistle; dust mask; plastic sheeting and duct tape; moist towelettes; garbage bags; wrench or pliers; manual can opener; local maps; cell phone with chargers and backup battery
extrapyramidal symptoms
antipsychotic medications
confirmatory diagnosis for TB
sputum culture-usually with a bronch
3 ways to prevent foodborne illness
avoid unpasteurized dairy products
keep cold food temps below 40 F
reheat leftovers before eating
wash raw vegetables thoroughly in clean water
hand hygiene
avoid cross contamination