med oc 2 final Flashcards
(21 cards)
T/F You obtain a blood pressure on a client, and it is 148/87. This result is within normal parameters
false
T/F You apply a pulse oximeter to a client to get an oxygen saturation reading. This result is 96%. The client states that is good. This statement by the client is correct
true
T/F You should tell the client you are about to check their respiratory rate
false
Which of the following sites cannot be used to obtain a clients temperature
oral
rectal
axillary
nasal
nasal
Which of the following reasons could normally increase a clients heart rate
excersise
sleep
sitting
drinking water
exercise
To count a clients heart rate, you need to count for how many seconds and multiply it by what
30 secs, multiply by 2
Which of the following is the normal range for respiratory rate
10-20 breaths/min
5-10 breaths/min
12-20 breaths/min
20-25 breaths/min
12-20 breaths/min
Which vital sign is measured using a sphygmomanometer
blood pressure
temperature
heart rate
respiratory rate
Blood pressure
Which definition most accurately describe vital signs?
signs and symptoms of a deisease
an indication of basic body functioning
a part of human composition
physiology and anatomy
an indication of basic body functioning
When counting a heart rate, what are you actually counting
the # of times the heart pumps blood/min
T/F Infection control is used by health care professionals to only protect themselves against the spread of infection
false
T/F The chain of infection includes an infectious agent, a reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and a susceptible host
true
T/F Controlling the spread of infection is a responsibility of everyone in the health care setting
true
What is the best method to stop the spread of infection
hand washing
when washing your hands, how long should you lather with soap
20 secs
When is hand sanitiser not appropriate
when hands are visibly soiled
which is not a type of personal protective equipment
socks
which of the following would be an example of a susceptible host
a 4-week old infant
a 21-year old college student
a 35-year old physician
a 60-year old piano player
a 4-week old infant
How long do you need to rub your hands together when using hand sanitizer
until they are dry
what is an example of a portal of exit for the chain of infection
coughing
T/F 0000 hours is equivalent to midnight in standard time
true
