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Process of how infection spreads:

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Reservoir (Host)
Exit (cough, sneeze, etc)
Transmission
Entry to another person
Infection
Susception
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Standard Precautions

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Assumes ALL blood, body fluids, excretions (minus sweat), secretions, open wounds, mucous etc contain infectious agents

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Sepsis is?

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Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the body’s response to an infection

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Aseptic means?

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“Clean” not Sterile

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Syncope means?

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temporary loss of consciousness (fainting) caused by a fall in blood pressure.

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Bradycardia classified as what BPM?

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less than 60 bpm

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Tachycardia classified as what BPM?

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more than 100 bpm

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What is a Nosocomial aka HAI?

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Healthcare associated infection, ie MRSA, C-diff, VRE

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What is the average body temperature?

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98.6 F

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At what body temperature should therapy not be performed?

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100 degrees F or higher

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Name the sites for taking body temperature:

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oral cavity, rectum (most accurate), axilla, ear canal, or temporal artery.

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List normal pulse rate for adult, child, and newborn:

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Adult : 60-100 bpm
Child (1 to 10): 70-130 bpm
Newborn: 100-150 bpm

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List the sites of the body for taking pulse:

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Temporal, Carotid (common), brachial, radial (common), femoral, popliteal, dorsal pedal, and posterior tibial

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What is considered a normal pulse ox measurement?

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95-100%

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What are some factors that effect pulse ox measurement?

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Cold fingers
nail polish
artificial nails
long nails 
poor circulation
movement
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Technically what is Systolic pressure measuring?

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Contraction of the left ventricle

Kortocoff’s sound 1

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What is diastolic pressure measuring?

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The rest period of the heart between beats

Kortocoff’s sound 5

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What is a normal RR for an adult and infant?

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Adult: 12-18
infant: 30-50

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Alert =

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Awake/attentive to normal stimuli

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Lethargic =

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NOT CONFUSED, pt. arouses with stimuli

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Obtunded =

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CONFUSED, needs constant stimuli, difficult to arouse

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Stupor (Semi-comatose) =

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pt. unable to interact with clinician, only responds to strong noxious stimuli.

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Coma =

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pt. can’t be aroused, may/may not have reflexes

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Delirium =

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pt. behaves offensive, loud, talkative. Disorientation characterized by irritability, agitation, paranoia, hallucinations

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Dementia =
Alt. mental process secondary to org. disease that is not accompanied by change in arousal
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Cognition =
Process of knowing and includes both awareness & judgement. Cognitive testing includes; assess attn., orientation, memory, abstract thought, ability to perform calc. or construct figures, judgement
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What four thigs asses a pt.'s orientation and alertness
person- do they know their name place- do they know where they are time- what day of the week it is? Situation-
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Name three mechanisms for medication to be delivered to pt.'s
IV-immediate response, 15-20 seconds or so but only lasts 10-15 min – 1 hr; IM- takes effect in 20-30 min or so and lasts up to 4 hr; Orally- slow response, begins to take effect in 30-45 min and will last 4-6 hrs
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What is the purpose of draping?
- expose area to be treated - provide modesty - maintain comfortable body temp - protect skin and clothing
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What is the purpose of changing positions?
- prevent contractures - relieve pressure to skin - relieve pressure to subcutaneous tissue - relieve pressure to organ systems
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how often should a pt.s position be changed?
30 min to 2 hours
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transfemoral amputation avoid?
avoid hip flexion
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transtibial amputations avoid what?
avoid knee flexion
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What are righting reactions?
responsible for orienting our head in space and keeping our eyes and mouth horizontal. It occurs when our center of balance is shifted; we correct (or right) our head and trunk when we get off balance
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Romberg Test
Pt stands w/feet together, eyes open unaided for 20-30 seconds. If pt. becomes unstable or sways, test is over. If pt. is ok, then he is asked to close his eyes.
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Timed up and go
10’ Healthy adults can complete the test in less than 10 seconds
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Berg balance scale
Consist 14 functional everyday tasks
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What is the Valsalva maneuver?
pt. holds their breath while performing physical activity
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Best lift to use for getting stuff out of the vehicle?
straight leg lift
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Levels of Assistance
Minimal asst – pt performs 75% or more of the activity (you are doing 25 % of the work) Moderate asst – pt performs 50-74% of the activity (you are doing half the work) Maximum asst – pt performs 25-49% of the activity (you are doing almost all the work) Dependent (Total) asst – pt is not able to assist with the activity at all (you are doing ALL the work) and/or you need additional assist from someone else or equipment to complete the task
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What is a Modified Independent level of assistance?
pt can perform an activity without physical assistance from you but requires an assistive device or adaptive equipment (ie. walker, bed rail, grab bars, furniture)
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Describe the levels of assistance starting with minimal:
Minimal asst – pt performs 75% or more of the activity (you are doing 25 % of the work) Moderate asst – pt performs 50-74% of the activity (you are doing half the work) Maximum asst – pt performs 25-49% of the activity (you are doing almost all the work) Dependent (Total) asst – pt is not able to assist with the activity at all (you are doing ALL the work) and/or you need additional assist from someone else or equipment to complete the task
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What are the total hip precautions?
usually avoid hip adduction, flexion more than 90 degrees, internal rotation
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What are the low back trauma or discomfort precautions?
acronym is no BLT w/pickles (no bending, lifting, twisting, or pulling)

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