Wound care
What is a laceration?
A laceration is a CUT that goes through all layers of the skin and into deeper tissues.
How do you calculate BMI?
Weight/(HxH)x703
What are you supposed to remove before washing your hands?
Jewelry and watch. Your hands and wrists must be clear.
Why are vision tests performed?
There may be changes in visual acuity, blurred vision, loss of vision, or General physical examination.
What do you do before touching a patient?
Ask the patients permission.
What is the difference between Aerobic and Anaerobic?
Aerobic DOES Require oxygen heal, Anaerobic DOES NOT require oxygen to heal.
Avg. Pulse Rate for an adult?
60-100 BPM.
What is the amount of paper towels you are supposed to use?
5-7 paper towels.
How do you check the water to make sure it is the right temperature for ear irrigation?
You ask your patient to test the water to make sure it is not too hot. (As hot as they can stand)
What degree angle should the patient be in for a full fowler position?
90 degree angle.
What is the difference between a contaminated wound and an infected wound?
A contaminated wound will heal without treatment, an infected wound will not.
Avg Respiratory Rate for a child?
17-30.
What is the song you can sing to make sure you're washing your hands long enough?
The ABCs.
What is Cerumen?
Ear Wax.
What position is used for Pap smears, and pelvic examinations? And how should the drape be placed?
Lithotomy. Diamond.
What is the drape with the hole in it called?
Fenestrated drape.
Avg. Tympanic Membrane (Ear) Temperature?
98.6 degrees.
Why is it important to wash your hands?
It prevents the spread of microorganisms and disease.
What is the instrument that looks inside of the ear?
Otoscope.
Which way should the patient roll during positioning and why?
The patient should always roll towards the Medical assistant to prevent the patient from falling.
How do you take a bandage off that is sticking to the skin?
You wet the bandage with sterile water to loosen the bandage.
What are the 8 pulse sites?
Temporal, Carotid, Apical, Brachial, Radial, Femoral, Popliteal, Dorsalis Pedis.
What are the most common spots that are missed when washing your hands?
Back of hands/thumbs, wrists, nails, and in between the fingers.
What is the book used to check for color deficiencies?
Ishihara Color Plates. (Assess Red/Green Color deficiencies)
What is the trendelenburg position used for?
It can be used for patients in shock or low blood pressure. Also can be used for patients having abdominal surgery.