Foundations of Basic Science
Divides the body into equal left and right halves
Midsagittal (median) plane
Circulate blood, nutrients, oxygen, remove waste
Cardiovascular
BP, Orthostatic BP, Pulse, Respiratory Rate, Pulse Oximetry, Temperature, pain Scale
Vital Signs
aims to stop diseases before they happen (e.g., vaccines, checkups).
Preventive Medicine
Protects patient privacy & confidentiality; regulates use/disclosure of PHI (Protected Health Information).
HIPAA
Divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back)
Frontal (Coronal) plane
Breakdown food, nutrients absorption, waste elimination
Digestive
never reach over, 2 inch border, dont turn your back
Sterile procedure
: Stores patient data securely.
EHR
Patient gives permission after receiving all necessary information (can be verbal or written).
informed consent
Farther from the point of attachment or trunk
Distal
Immune defense, fluid balance
Immune/Lymphatic
Female genital exams, pelvic exams position
Lithotomy
What patient pays before insurance starts paying
Deductible
States patient’s wishes for end-of-life care.
living will
Turning the palm downward
Pronation
Movement, support, protection of organs
Musculoskeletal
“Sterile technique” – eliminates all microbes
Surgical Asepsis
sender, receiver, message
what is communication
Appoints someone to make healthcare decisions if the patient is unable.
POA-
Psychological stages characterized by stages such as infancy,toddlerhood, prechool, school aged, adulthood, etc
Erick Ericksons Theory
Gas exchange (o2 in, CO2 remove)
Respiratory
Tell me the Rhythm- Chaotic, no organized rhythm – medical emergency
Ventricular Fibrillalation
patient safety and employee injury investigations.
Risk management
Tasks legally allowed based on education, training, and certification.
scope of practice