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- What are two ways that a causative agent may cause disease?
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- They Destroy surrounding tissue
- or produce toxins
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| Where do normal flora originate? |
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From exposure to various sources within our enviroment.
They're usually found in a specific body area; they're considered normal flora for that area alone. |
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| What is the average rate of reprodution for bacterial cells? |
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| Bacterial cells divide every 30-120 mintues |
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| what unique quality does the cell wall of the protozoa possess and what does it allow the cell to do? |
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| The cell wall is flexible and allows the cell to from a variety of shapes |
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| What enables the amoebae to propel itself and ingest food particles? |
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| In what stage do helminthees normally enter the human host? |
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| List the components of the chain of infection. |
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- Causative agent
- Reservoir
- Portal of exit
- Mode of transfer
- Portal of entry
- Susceptible host
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| What are the normal exit portals for infectious agents? |
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- Respiratory Tract
- Gastrointestinal tract
- Skin
- Mucus membranes
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| Describe droplet transmission. |
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| Occurs when infectious agents are transmitted through the air a short distance (< 3ft) by a person coughing, sneezing, or talking. |
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| What are the stages of an infectious disease? |
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Definition
| Incubation, prodromal, illness, and convalescence. |
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| How much can the prodromal period vary for different diseases? |
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| Anywhere from a few hours to a few days. |
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| What role does the lymphatic system play in the body's disease defense system? |
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| The Lymphatic system contains special nodes and glands which produce large leukocytes which engulf and destroy invading pathogens |
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| What is a regional infection? |
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| An infection that has spread to the lymph nodes. |
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| Why were standard precautions developed? |
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| To prevent nosocomial infection. |
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| What are the 3 types of transmission-based precautions? |
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| Airborne, Droplet, and Contact. |
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| If droplet precautions are in effect, when should you wear a mask? |
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| When working within 3 feet of a patient |
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| What is the most common type of meningitis? |
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Definition
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| What is meningitis, and what is the most serious type? |
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| Inflammation of the meninges covering the brain and/or spinal cord; Bacterial meningitis. |
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| What does the term "asepsis" mean? |
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| What is the difference between disinfectants and antiseptics? |
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Disinfectants are designed to destroy pathogenic organisms
Antiseptics are designed to inhibit the growth of microorganisms on living tissues. |
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| What is the purpose of isolation precautions? |
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| Prevent the spread id microorganisms among staff, patients and visitors. |
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| What additional precautions should be taken with cleaning equipment if the patient's condition requires a private room? |
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| Cleaning equipment should be disinfected with an approved solution before going to another room. |
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| How is the solution that is used for terminal cleaning selected? |
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| They are selected by the local infection control committee according to the EPA standards. |
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| What general tasks are included in the sterilization process? |
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Definition
| Cleaning, disinfecting, wrapping, and sterilizing. |
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| What is the method of choice for chemical disinfection? |
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Definition
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| When cleaning equipment, what things should you do to prevent self-contamination? |
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Definition
| Avoid splashing, wear gloves, eye protection and adhere to locally required protection. |
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| How should items be loaded in to a steam sterilizer? |
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Definition
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| What should you always do befoer opening a sterilizer door? |
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Definition
| Check the chamber pressure. |
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| How often should biological testing be conducted? |
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Definition
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| When unloading the sterilizer, you must first check to make sure the chemical strips have changed to what color? |
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Definition
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| For what purpose is ionizing radiation primarily used? |
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Definition
| Bulk sterilization of commercial products |
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| What are 3 types of disinfectants? |
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Definition
| Pasteurization, exposure to chemical germicides and ultraviolet irradiation. |
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| What most accurately describes an organism that causes infection and disease? |
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Definition
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| Which classification of organisms is responsible for the disease malaria? |
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Definition
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| Which stage of the infection is the period between the invasion of the infectious agent into the body and the onset of symptoms of the particular disease? |
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Definition
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| The mucous membrane filters and traps foreign bodies through... |
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Definition
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| Which transmission-based precaution must have monitored, negative air pressure? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the most serious type of meningitis? |
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Definition
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Term
| One of the most common an serious complications a female may develop from gonorrhea is... |
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Definition
| Pelvic Inflammatory Disease(PID) |
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| Which medical term refers to practices designed to eliminate all micro-organisms? |
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Definition
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| Which subtance is used to inhibit the growth and development of microorganisms on living tissue? |
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Definition
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| What type of isolation are patients highly susceptible to infection placed in? |
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Definition
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| What procedures are followed when transporting an infectious patient to the radiology department? |
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Definition
| Give the patient a gown, mask , and gloves to wear before transport. |
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| An acceptable alternative to an anteroom for an isolation unit is... |
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Definition
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| When using a mask in the isolation unit when should you put on the mask and when should you take it off? |
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Definition
| Put it on before entering and take it off before leaving. |
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| What is the first step in preparing objects for sterilization? |
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Definition
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| how long is an item immersed in the sterilant during the sterilization cycle of a peracetic acid sterilizer? |
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Definition
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| How often do you clean and inspect steam sterilizers? |
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Definition
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| Diagnostics tests should be run on a peracetic acid sterilizer every.... |
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Definition
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| How often should biological testing be conducted and documented for hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizers? |
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| According to Maslow's "Hierarchy of Needs" theory, in what category would the ability to breath without problem be located? |
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Definition
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| What vitamins are necessary for RBC production? |
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Definition
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Term
| What lipids are found in blood plasma? |
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Definition
| Triglycerides, Phospholipids and Cholesterol |
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Term
| Which type of lipoprotein has characteristics of having relatively high concentrations of cholesterol? |
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Definition
| Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) |
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Term
| What is the minimum number of times ROM exercises should be performed? |
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Definition
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| Shelter is a consideration that falls into which category? |
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Definition
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| What is the third level of needs on Maslow's Hierarchy? |
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| Which need is satisfied when people are able to establish and maintain meaningful relationships? |
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Definition
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| What need relates to how others feel about you? |
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Definition
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Term
| Define Self-actualization |
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| reaching one's full potential |
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Term
| During what stage of life does the development of stable sleep patterns occur? |
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Definition
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| During late childhood, how many words are children capable of understanding? |
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| What ages are included in the adolescent stage? |
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Definition
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| At what stage of life does physical deterioration start? |
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Definition
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| During what stage of life do people often look back at the goals they have accomplished so far? |
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Definition
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| What 3 health risk factors cannot be changed? |
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Definition
| Heredity, Gender, and Age |
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Term
| What type of community health program is designed to assess health status provide services that assist in maintaining a healthy lifestyle? |
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Definition
| Health and wellness program. |
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| List three sources of protein. |
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Definition
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| Which vitamins cannot be stored by the body and must be ingested daily? |
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Definition
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| What are common reasons for ordering a bland diet? |
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Definition
| Ulcers, Gallbladder disorders, intestinal disorders, post op abdominal surgery. |
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| What are the two major components of nutrients? |
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Definition
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| Why should patients without a confirmed Vitamin B12 deficiency avoid taking large doses of it? |
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Definition
| Could cause complications in patients with cardiac or gout conditions |
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Term
| What is the max dosage of folic acid individuals are advised to take? |
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Definition
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Term
| Patients treated for what specific disease are advised not to take B6 supplements? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the signs of vitamin C deficiency? |
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Definition
| Muscle weakness, cramping, sore and bleeding gums, lethargy. |
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Term
| What is vitamin K necessary for? |
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Definition
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Term
| Minerals are usually extracted from what source? |
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Definition
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Term
| How do sodium and chloride maintain homeostasis of the body? |
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Definition
| Helps maintain electolyte balance and regulate pH level |
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Term
| Where is the concentration of potassium found? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the primary concern when administering potassium intravenously, and how can it be prevented? |
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Definition
Pain at site or phlebitis
it can be prevented by administering slow |
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Term
| What cells are the first line of defense to fight diseases? |
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Definition
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Term
| What does it mean to phagocyte? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which leukocyctes are the most active phagocytes? |
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Definition
| Neutrophils and monocytes |
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Term
| Hypersensitivity reaction is also known as what type of reaction? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which basic human need category is rest included in? |
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Definition
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Term
| What vitamins are necessary for the production of Red Blood Cells? |
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Definition
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| What substance is necessary for hemoglobin synthesis? |
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Definition
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Term
| Plasma lipids include what three substances? |
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Definition
| Triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesterol |
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Term
| What two actions are included in the physiological need of rest? |
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Definition
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Term
| What reflex is displayed when an infant reacts to sudden noiseor movement by extending and retracting the arms and legs? |
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Definition
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Term
| A toddler is expected to weigh four times the birth weight at age |
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Definition
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| What is most likely to be part of a work site wellness program? |
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Definition
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Term
| What substance does the body need in order to absorb vitamin B12? |
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Definition
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Term
| B12 deficiency is first noted by... |
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Definition
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Term
| Vitamin B6 concentration in food sources is lost through |
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Definition
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Term
Large doses of vitamin C cause all of the following except
Heartburn, constipation, kidney stones, or abdominal cramps |
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Definition
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Term
Vitamin D interacts with all of the following except
digitalis, calcium, mineral oil, or thiazide diuretics |
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Definition
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Term
| A primary sign of vitamin E overdose is readily seen through the disease process of... |
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Definition
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Term
| Vitamin K is not used to treat which of the following ailments? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following vitamins is not fat-soluble? |
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Definition
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Term
| Signs of sodium chloride deficiency can be seen.... |
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Definition
| through an excessive amount of fluid loss |
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Term
| Half-normal saline solution is represented by... |
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Definition
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Term
| Potassium helps to maintain |
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Definition
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Term
| Caution must be taken when administering potassium except to individuals with? |
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Definition
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Term
| Oral iron supplements should not be taken with? |
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Definition
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Term
| When larger molecules are constructed from smaller molecules, this is known as |
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Definition
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Term
| Cellular metabolism is controlled by a specific kind of |
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Definition
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Term
| Electrolytes that release hydrogen ions in water are called |
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Definition
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Term
| When an excessive amount of fats are metabolized, it can be noted by |
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Definition
| acetone in the breath and urine |
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Term
| What is an accurate definition of leukocytes? |
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Definition
| Protects against disease at the cellular level |
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Term
| The two main categories of leukocytes are |
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Definition
| Granulocytes and agranulocytes |
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Term
| Neutrophils are also known as |
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Definition
| polymorphonuclear luekocytes |
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Term
| The life span of lymphocytes are |
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Definition
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Term
| What cellls do lymph nodes contain in large numbers to fight invading microorganisms? |
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Definition
| Lymphocytes and macrophages |
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Term
| When a child scrapes his or her hands and infection results, which lymph nodes will become enlarged? |
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Definition
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Term
| Children who receive routine childhood immunizations are protected by? |
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Definition
| Artificially acquired active immunity |
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Term
| The body's first step in the healing process is |
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Definition
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Term
| During what stage of healing are immature fiber cells and capillaries formed? |
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Definition
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Term
| The fibrous structural protein collagen is found in all connective tissue during which stage of healing? |
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Definition
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Term
| Full matruation of a wound is evident when |
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Definition
| The scaring is white and glossy |
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Term
| For many patients who suffer from severe injuries or medical conditions, their first psychological reaction is? |
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Definition
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Term
| How high should the IV container be positioned? |
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Definition
| Between 24-36 in above the patient |
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Term
| What are the 3 basic types if IV needles? |
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Definition
| Wing-tipped needle, over the needle catheters and inside the needle catheters |
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Term
| What type of needle is commonly used to initiate an IV in the scalp of a pediatric patient? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where are medications usually added to the IV container? |
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Definition
| In the pharmacy or nursing unit |
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Term
| What should you do if there are visitors present when you go to start an IV? |
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Definition
| Ask them to step out of the room until the IV is in place |
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Term
| What should you do before you begin actual contact procedures with the patient? |
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Definition
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Term
| How tight should you make the tourniquet? |
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Definition
| Tight enough to obstruct the venous flow but not the arterial flow |
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Term
| What causes infiltrations? |
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Definition
| When the needle becomes dislodges or penetrates the vein wall and the IV fluid flows into the tissue instead of through the vein |
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Term
| What condition may complicate phlebitis? |
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Definition
| The formation of a clot along the vein. |
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Term
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Definition
| Air bubbles or foreign particles (clots) in the vein. |
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Term
| What is a normal rate for a KVO IV? |
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Definition
| Between 10 and 50 cc/hour, with the amount infused at less than 500 cc. |
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Term
| What type of pulmonary disorder is frequently discovered through sputum collection? |
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Definition
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Term
| What special test is used to detect occult blood in the urine? |
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Definition
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Term
| Stool samples are obtained for what reasons? |
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Definition
| To check for occult blood, parasites, fat, and other abnormalities |
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| What format is used to document an interview with a patient? |
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Definition
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Term
| In the subjective information section of the paperwork it is important to identify the patient's? |
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Definition
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Term
| A proctoscopy is an inspection of the? |
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Definition
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Term
| What position would you normally place a patient in for a sigmoidoscopy? |
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Definition
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Term
| How do you measure the visual field? |
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Definition
| Determine degrees away from fixation |
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Term
| How many test slides are included in the standard test category of the Optec 2300 Vision tester (OVT)? |
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Definition
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Term
| How many inches from the test plate must the examinee be sitting for the pseudoisochromatic plate set (PIP) test? |
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Definition
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| In the Air force, how often should you check emergency equipment and supplies in the crash ambulance? |
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Definition
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Term
| How much vacuum must suction units provide when the tube is clamped? |
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Definition
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Term
| While working in an emergency room, a patient comes in and states that he has splashed a chemical in his eye, what should you determine first? |
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Definition
| If the patient is wearing contact lenses and which type. |
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Term
| In what anatomical location is the pacemaker lead inserted when using a temporary external pulse generator system? |
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Definition
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Term
| When setting up a cardiac monitor, the legal document you should pay particular attention to and fix if it is not correct is the.... |
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Definition
| Electrocardiogram tracing date and time |
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Term
| What healthcare providers found in Air Force medical facilities are authorized to both treat and admit patients? |
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Definition
| Military and civilian physicians, dentists, and CNM |
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Term
| Who is responsible for notifying the inpatient unit that a routine patient is being admitted? |
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Definition
| The physician, or physician's designated representative |
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Term
| What is the basic difference between a routine admission and a direct or newborn admission? |
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Definition
| Order in which the various procedures are carried out |
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Term
| What are the 3 major goals during the preoperative period? |
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Definition
| The prepare the patient mentally, spiritually and physically for his/her operation |
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Term
| What two emotions can interfere with the patients response to surgery? |
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Definition
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| What nursing intervention can help to relieve most of the patient's concerns prior to surgery? |
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Definition
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| When do patients begin to worry about surgery? |
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Definition
| After visiting hours are over and the patient is alone |
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Term
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Definition
| The IV administration of whole blood or blood products |
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Term
| What are 3 signs of shock? |
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Definition
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Term
| On what type of patients can you conduct a neurological exam? |
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Definition
| Conscious and unconscious |
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Term
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Definition
| In 225cc units as pooled, fresh frozen, or single donor plasma. |
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Term
| What is whole blood mixed with after it is collected from a donor? |
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Definition
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Term
| Besides being uncomfortable, what other problems does pain cause. |
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Definition
| Respiratory or cardiovascular problems and nausea and vomiting |
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Term
| Specify five side effects of a patient vomiting |
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Definition
| Increases recovery time, increases risk of airway obstructions, increases risk of aspiration, causes abdominal muscle cramps, may lead to wound disruption. |
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Term
| What are 3 main causes for airway obstruction? |
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Definition
| The tongue, mucous secretions, and by posture |
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Term
| What would be the responsibility of the medical technician during a routine patient admission to a nursing unit? |
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Definition
| Obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight. |
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Term
| What considerations determine the steps in the routine admission process? |
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Definition
| patient's condition and the facility policy. |
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Term
| While admitting a patient, you notice that the patient seems dizzy and unstable. What should you do? |
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Definition
| Inform the nurse that the patient is at risk for falling. |
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Term
| Who authorizes transfers of patient care for an interservice transfer? |
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Definition
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| During the transfer of a psychiatric patient requiring sedation, how are the patients valuables safeguarded? |
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Definition
| Designated custodian signs for the property, and forwards the items by registered mail. |
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Term
| Which statement allows a patient to depart from the medical facility for a short period of time, usually between 24&48 hours? |
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Definition
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Term
| Verbal orders must be coutersigned by the physician within |
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Definition
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Term
| The most common forms that a medical technician will be responsible for completing are the |
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Definition
| I&O flow sheet and the Vital signs Record |
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Term
| What is the proper method of annotating shift change totals on the DD form 792, intake and output worksheet? |
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Definition
| Circle the last accumulated total |
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Term
| If an inpatient chart with doctor's orders for vital signs every 4 hours was blank for the day, you would assume the |
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Definition
| vital signs were not completed |
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| Which nursing activity is the main aspect of resolving nursing diagnoses? |
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Definition
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Term
| Relative to the nursing process, what is a client goal? |
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Definition
| A realistic and measurable statement of the expected change in a patient behavior. |
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Term
| Which action is performed to help the patient reach his or her goals most effectively? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is a way to help relieve most of the patients concerns prior to surgery? |
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Definition
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| What has a significant impact on the patients perceived quality of care and treatment? |
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Definition
| Professionalism and caring attitude |
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Term
| The surgery patient is given a preoperative medication to |
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Definition
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Term
| Which surgical case would likely be performed in the same day surgery clinic? |
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Definition
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| What five things are medications used for? |
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Definition
| To treat, cure, diagnose or prevent disease, or provide relief. |
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Term
| Why were drug standards developed? |
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Definition
| To ensure uniform product quality. |
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| When a patient has been prescribed Tessalon perles to help stop coughing, what patient-education would be appropriate? |
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Definition
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| What type of medication would you expect a patient with seasonal allergies to take on a regular basis? |
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| Insulin may potentiate a hypoglycemic effect when taken concomitantly with? |
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Definition
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| What symptom is not associated with type 2 diabetes |
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Definition
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Term
| What medications can interact with quinolones to potentiate cardiac arrest? |
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Definition
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Term
| The influenza vaccine is manufactured |
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Definition
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Term
| Which vaccines should not be administered to individuals allergic to eggs or egg products |
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Definition
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Term
| Hepatitis A is contracted through the transmission of |
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Definition
| Contaminated food or water |
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| How many doses are given in a series of hepatitis B vaccine regiment? |
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Definition
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| Which vaccine do all recruits receive a booster for upon entering the Air Force? |
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Definition
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| Which viral disease do mosquitoes transmit? |
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Definition
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| Mr. Johnson undergone a hip replacement and is receiving heparin treatment post surgically to prevent? |
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Definition
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| The most serious complication of thrombolytic therapy is |
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Definition
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| Antacids containing aluminum or calcium carbonate have the common side effect of which of the following, Excessive gas, constipation, vomiting or diarrhea? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following medications is a laxative, Kaopectate, Mineral oil, Imodium, Lactinex? |
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Definition
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| Without provider approval, what are the maximum minutes anti-embolism stocking may be removed? |
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| What precaution is taken for a postoperative patient who received a radioisotope implant? |
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Definition
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| With regard to blood transfusions, one of your responsibilities is to document a patient's transfusion on |
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| What component of blood is involved in the clotting process? |
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Definition
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| How is whole blood normally supplied? |
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Definition
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| What is the guideline for the maximum minutes of time from pick up to transfusion start of blood products? |
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Definition
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Term
| Ideally, in what position is a patient placed before performing oropharyngeal suctioning? |
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Definition
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Term
| How do you detect an infection on a body area that is inside a cast? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the ABC's of observing and reporting the patient's condition? |
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Definition
| Apperance, Behavior, and conversation of the patient |
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Term
| A fracture that results from disease, such as metastatic cancer of the bone, is called |
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Definition
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Term
| Orthopaedic deformities such as a clubfoot or wryneck are categorized as |
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Definition
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| Military personnel are commonly treated or hospitalized for what orthopedic problem? |
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Definition
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Term
| The semi-recumbent position should be avoided over long periods of time in patients with orthopedic disorders because it... |
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Definition
| Promotes flexion deformities of the hip |
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Term
| What orthopedic problem would you suspect if your patient complains of soreness or aching? |
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| Which is not a determining factor for the healing time of a bone frature? |
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| The cramping, burning, or crushing pain complained about by amputees in their missing limb is referred to as a |
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| What equipment is essential to have at the postoperative bedside after surgical amputation |
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| Rehabilitation for a patient with a spinal cord injury is normally |
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| All of the following are contraindications of central nervous system stimulants except |
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| Turning a patient on a Stryker frame quickly after a spinal cord injury can cause |
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| During the acute stage of the stroke the primary goal is to |
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| During which child developmental stage is separation anxiety the most stressful |
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| Which statement provides a hospitalized child with a sense of control? |
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| Established daily rituals and routines |
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| The normal adaptive mechanism used by children when they loose their sense of control is |
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| When caring for a child with nausea and vomiting, a primary concern would be |
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| Which reason is not appropriate for restraining a child? |
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| You have other tasks to do, and no time to sit with the child |
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| The amount of sleep required at night by elderly patients is generally |
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| Less because of frequent daytime naps |
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| How would you help stimulate the appetite of an elderly patients? |
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| Cater to the patients customs |
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| The first stage fo dying is |
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| What serious side effect is the result of leakage of chemotherapy from the vein into the surrounding tissues? |
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| All that a person is, feels, and does is generally termed |
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| What affects an individuals feeling about themselves? |
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| Which psychiatric term defines an irresistible urge to perform apparently meaningless action? |
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| Which psychiatric term defines a functional disorder where there is not gross disorganization of personality or loss of contact with reality? |
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| A patient who feels unloved, unneeded, inferior, and hurt displays a behavior of |
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| When observing and reporting on mentally ill patients, important the most factor to consider is |
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| If you see a mentally ill patient sneak out of the nursing unit, what action do you not take? |
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| Leave the other patient to follow the escaping patient |
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| For patients who suffer from pain, the best way to ensure a successful exercise activity program is to |
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| Begin the program early in the patient's hospital stay |
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| When planning activities for patients with psychological problems, your primary goal should be to |
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| Why should your feet be parallel when you are standing? |
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| Maintain balance and prevent back, hip, and leg strain |
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| Your stability increases as your center of gravity moves closer to your |
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| Which is a safe, stable gait that can be used by patients who can bear some weight on both legs? |
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| Which gait is used by patients who can bear full body weight on one foot and partial or no weight on the other? |
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| Isometric exercises are activities that involve |
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| Muscle contraction without body movement |
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| Care must be taken to ensure patients do not hold their breath while performing isometric exercises as that may cause |
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| When providing respiratory care, when do you listen to lung sounds? |
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| Before and after respiratory treatment |
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| How often are oxygen humidifiers changed? |
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| How often should tracheostomy care be performed? |
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| Every 8 hours or as often as the physician |
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| What is the normal arterial oxygen saturation range? |
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| For patients using a nonbreathing mask, the inspired oxygen concentration is |
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| Which mask is suggested for patients with COPD? |
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| Before performing tracheostomy care, you whould first |
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| Assess the stoma for patency |
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| How many minutes should you irrigate a chemical burn to the eye? |
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| There is a high rate of success for tooth replacement if a dentist carries out the procedure within how many minutes of the accident. |
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| How are corneal abrasions detected? |
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| How would you apply a dressing with the intention of debriding a wound? |
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| What reflex action would be caused if you leave a heat treatment in place for a prolonged period of time? |
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| When applying a cold treatment, how long should you leave it in place? |
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| The efffects of cardiac glycosides is to |
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| Before the administration of digitalis, which of the following pulse points is it important to check? |
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| Antipsychotic medications are categorized as.. |
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| Which medications' primary action is pain relief? |
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| Analgesics, sedatives and hypnotics |
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| Opiods are contraindicated with |
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| Anti-inflammatory actions are associated with |
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| preventing the formation of prostaglandins |
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| Which form of cathartic is the primary choice for pregnant women and children? |
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| Stool softener or docusate |
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| Under what conditions are antiemetics used for? |
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| To treat or prevent nausea, vomiting or motion sickness |
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