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what's a adults(16+) average heart beat?
60/100 beats a min
How large is the Ostomy cutting usually?
1 1/6 in. or larger
How long do people stay in usually Hospice?
6 months or less
When a pathogen enters the body and grows/multiplies is called?
Infection
Whats the first step before administering the Heimlich?
Ask the person "are you choking"?
What's edema?
a result of accumulation of fluid in a body part or area.
Whats the definition of Ostomy care?
What are the 5 stages of grief?
Denial
Anger
Barganing
depression
acceptance
What is expected systolic blood pressure?
less than 120
How often do you need a re-certification for CPR?
every 2 years
What are the 3 pulses?
Radial pulse
Brachial pulse
Carotid pulse
Where do you dispose of a dressing?
Bio-hazard bag
When a patient dies on your shift what will you most likely do?
provide their postmortem care
What is elevated blood pressure?
120-129
Define CPR
cardiopulmonary resusitation
What situation requires a facilities emergency response team?
No pulse or breathing
Whats the correct water temp. for Ostomy care?
40.5- 43.3 c (105-110 f)
Whats the most important thing to do for a family when a family member in hospice?
Provide a comfortable space (emotional support, validate feeling)
Influenza is what type of disease?
acute
What's an AED and what does it stand for?
(Automated External Defibrillator) delivers electric shock to patients in cardiac arrest
What are 3 signs that a wound infection are occurring?
redness
swelling
fever
drainage
foul odor
warmth around wound
increase in pain or discomfort
What do you do if a dressing adheres to the skin?
moisten with sterile solution or water
How many coping mechanisms are there?
12
most common joint disorder?
Osteoarthritis
Whats the best thing to do when a patient begins to faint?
bend your knees, put your arms under the armpits and lower them to the floor.