Abuse/Neglect
In most situations, the abuser is what
A family member
True or false. For rehabilitation, home health care is far less expensive than a nursing home.
True
To be considered bariatric, a pt would need to be more than ___ to ___ % overweight
20-30
____ ___ is a potentially devasting, nonprogressive neurologic disorder that results from injury to the brain tissue during brain development. The most common form is called Spastic Paralysis.
Cerebral Palsy
Multiple personality disorder is an example of what Disorder?
Dissociative
Children under this age are most likely to be abused
5 Years
Which of the following is a contraindication for the reinsertion of an indwelling catheter?
Evidence of a scrotal hematoma
Burning sensation during urination
recent diagnosis of a bladder infection
Past medical history of coronary artery disease
Evidence of a scrotal hematoma
Trach tubes may be _____ which means that holes or openings are present in the outer cannula or in both the inner and outer cannulas.
fenestrated
______ _____ is a severe, incurable degenerative disorder involving the CNS. Immune cells within the body attack the myelin sheath of nerve fibers and destroy them.
Multiple Sclerosis
Hypochondriasis is an example of what kind of disorder?
Somatoform
As a paramedic, you are a ____ _____ of suspected abuse and neglect.
Mandatory Reporter
In which setting is private, for-profit home healthcare service most prevalent?
Urban Areas
Military Bases
Rural Communties
Within Nursing Homes
Urban Areas
What is the major advantage of having liquid oxygen for home use?
Its allows the pt to store a lot more o2 in the home
_____ _____ Is a genetic disorder that is characterized by increased production of mucus in the lungs and digestive tract. Is associated with the "sweat test."
Cystic Fibrosis
A phobia is an example of what disorder?
Anxiety
What type of abuse is the most common for both the geriatric and pediatric populations?
Neglect
A pt had surgery three days ago and now has a fever. The pts abdomen is firm, hard, and very tender. What finding would lead you to suspect the gastric drainage tube is malfunctioning?
Hematemesis
Dull abdominal pain
Absence of fluids in the drain tube
The presence of frank blood in the pts stool
Absence of fluids in the drain tube
One of the MOST important concepts to remember when dealing with an adult patient who has a stoma is
They will have a lot of mucus and always require suctioning before ventilating
_____ _____ is a broad term that actually describes a category of incurable genetic diseases that cause a slow progressive degeneration of the muscle fibers.
Muscular Dystrophy
Munchausens syndrome is an example of what kind of disorder?
Factitious
A 6 year old child who has not had any prescribed vaccines is to be considered what?
Obvious neglect
Which is a type of vascular access device found in the home health care setting? Used primarily for pediatrics.
Broviac
Which technique will work BEST for ventilating a non-breathing stoma patient.
Use an adult bag-valve connected to a pediatric mask
____ ___ is a rare autoimmune disorder that suddenly or gradually affects neuromuscular transmission, causing muscles to weaken and tire easily. Commonly found in women under 40 and men older than 60.
Myasthenia Gravis
You are treating a behavioral emergent patient who is taking lithium. What disorder would you suspect this patient suffers from?
Bipolar