Legally Blonde
What document explains the procedure, the risks and benefits of the procedure
Consent
Non-verbal communication is also referred to as
paralanguage
True or False:
Oxygen is not a medication
False
Confusion, staring spells, uncontrollable jerking movement of limbs, loss of consciousness, loss of awareness and or cognitive symptoms are all signs and symptoms of___
Seizures
What is a health care proxy
"power of attorney"
Someone the pt has chosen to make health care decisions for the pt when they are unable
What is an advanced directive
A legal document that specified what the patient would want to occur in their healthcare when they are no longer able to make conscious decisions
You need a min of how many during pt transfer
2 or more lifters needed
What is the #1 way to reduce nosocomial infections
proper hand washing
bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites are all examples of
pathogens
Urine drainage bags are placed...
below the level of the bladder so urine does not flow back into the bladder
Clincial trials are regulated by
FDA
Stages of grieving in order
denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance
vector
Talking, coughing and sneezing are all examples of what type of direct spread
droplet spread
what sterilization method is the most common and least expensive
autoclave
Explain the difference between Tort, Battery and Assult
Tort: wrongful acts that are intentional or unintentional
Battery: Harmful, unjust acts to or against another person
Assault: A threat of physical touch or harm
diabetic hypoglycemia is when the blood sugar is below
70 mg/dL
What type of gown is used for invasive procedures
Sterile gowns
____ is any practice that prevents the transfer of microorganisms from one person to another
Medical aseptic technique
describe a sterile field
at the level of the tabletop and waist level and up (NOT below).
No one should lean over the sterile field.
Once wet is it no longer sterile.
Two sterile ppl passing each other must stand back to back.
Explain Res ipsa loquitur
"The thing speaks for itself"
The health care worker involved in the negligent act is liable for himself
What is diabetic ketoacidosis? Why does it occur and what is treatment
complication of diabetes when the body produces too many ketones (blood acids).
-occurs when the body doesn't produce enough insulin
-Tx: fluids, electrolytes and insulin
Name common signs and symptoms of drug allergies. There are 10 listed you need to name at least 5 for full points
skin rash, hives, itching, fever, swelling, shortness of breath, wheezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes
Describe Airborne percautions
-Wear N95 mask
-place a mask on pt to control source
- HEPA filter or negative air-pressure room is used for tuberculosis
-keep pt's room door closes
Explain the steps of CRP
THINK C-A-B
- Call 911 (or direct someone to do so)
--> make sure the environment is safe and check if the person is conscious
--> Compressions: using the heel of your hands push down on the center of the pts chest. Push down at least 2 inches deep. Rate is 100-200 compressions per min
-->Airway: open pt airway by tilting head back. Done after 30 compressions for adults & 15 compressions for children
-->Breathing: deliver 2 breathes to the pt via mouth-mouth or mouth-to-nose ( approx one sec each)
--> AED