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1
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When should gloves be worn?

A

Gloves should be worn if there is obvious blood, body fluid and patient presenting with diarrhea

2
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When to wash hands with gloves?

A

Wash hands before and after wearing gloves

3
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What is the difference of the diaphragm and bell of a stethoscope?

A

Diaphragm is the larger end and is used for high pitched sounds Breath and heart. Be3ll is smaller and used for low pitch sounds (bruits).

4
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Explain the two Korotkoff sounds

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First sound is the systolic pressure. When the knocking sound disappears, that is the diastolic pressure

5
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Places to take temp

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Orally, Rectally tends to be 0.5 high, Axillary tends to be 0.3 low, Ear, Skin of forehead