Vital signs
Bradycardia is Heart reate less than
60 beats/min
The prefix in neonate refers to
new
Which of the following patients are at risk for a nosocomial infection?
a.Clean-catch midstream urine collection done at a doctor's office. b.Patient in ICU is having a Foley catheter inserted.
b
Mrs. Smith has right-sided CHF (congestive heart failure - cardiac issue). She is experiencing fatigue and shortness of breath (SOB). Would you expect her SPO2 to be increased or decreaseed
decreased
To say behind the nose, we can you ...
post
How long should you rub your hands when washing with soap and water?
15-20 s
What is the area of the thoracic cavity between the lungs that contains the heart, aorta, esophagus, trachea, and thymus?
mediastinum
the abbreviation NPO means
nothing by mouth
Which of the following is a vector?
Dust particles
Water
Blood
Insect
Insect
The general term for disorders with permanent or temporary narrowing of the small bronchi is abbreviated _______.
COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
The general term for disorders with permanent or temporary narrowing of the small bronchi is abbreviated _______.
COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Transmission-based precautions in infection control practices incorporate standard precautions plus practices to break what portion of the chain of infection?
mode of transmission
You are assigned to count Mr. Walker's pulse and notice that it is irregular. You should count for 30 s and multiply by 2
false
Biohazard waste can be disposed of in any container that is available.
False