A
Leaving a patient in soiled linens for a long period of time is an act of:
A. malpractice B. negligence C. abuse D. abandonment
B. negligence
An radial pulse is measured at the:
wrist
Swelling of the tissues
edema
Patient has been positioned lying on their stomach, supported by chest rolls
Prone
Fractures affect which body system?
skeletal
Decubitus ulcers are MOST likely to develop in the:
A. calf B. abdomen C. heel D. nasal
C. heel
When filing the medical records of patients, which of the following patient records would appear FIRST in the file?
A. Maria Sebastian B. John McMolland C. Sarah Simms-Alva D. Andrew Metis
B. John McMolland
Autoclaving is a process used to:
destroy all microorganisms
Patient positioned on either right or left side
Lateral
A diet that consists of foods that have been blended to a smooth consistency is known as a/an ____ diet.
A. soft B. pureed C. edentulous D. bland
B. pureed
When lifting a patient, the type of movement MOST likely to cause injury is:
A. lifting with a full body sling B. keeping the patient close to the caregiver C. adjusting the bed to a proper height D. bending and twisting while lifting
D. bending and twisting while lifting
When completing medical insurance forms, the provider refers to the:
A. patient B. subscriber C. insurance company D. hospital or physician
D. hospital or physician
Patient is on their back with head and neck in alignment
Supine
Condition in which arteries are narrowed by the accumulation of fatty substances on their inner surfaces
atherosclerosis
Excessive sugar in the blood is
hyperglycemia
A strong, involuntary contraction of muscles; also a type of seizure
convulsion
Used when patients in supine position with head LOWER than their feet
trendelenburg
Spleen is part of the ____ system.
lymphatic system
A patient has just finished eating lunch. The patient drank 3/4 of a 6 ounce of milk, 125 ml of coffee, and 1/2 of an 8 ounce bowl of soup. How many ml would the health assistant record on the I&O sheet?
A. 250 ml B. 300 ml C. 380 ml D. 375 ml
C. 380 ml
An injury that results from overstretching a liagment at a joint is a
Sprain
Exercises done to maintain the health of the musculoskeletal system
Range-of-motion (ROM)
Patient who's upper body is sitting nearly straight up (60 to 90 degrees
Fowler's
What is another name for the system that is often referred to as the "transportation" system of the body?
cardiovascular or circulatory system