Procedures in a clinical setting Final exam Flashcards
(41 cards)
Why do you put a pad on or under the patient’s body to complete the circuit?
To prevent electric shock to the patient
How does the patient lay in Fowler’s position?
they lay on their back with the head of the examination table elevated.
Using Nagele’s rule what is Carly’s estimated delivery date?
June 16, 2021
What is the treatment for osteomyelitis?
Antibiotics to treat the infection, analgesics for the pain, and surgery.
What does a peak flow rate in the red zone mean?
that it is less than 50% of the person’s highest reading, it is considered a medical emergency.
What should you do if the patient is alert and not having convulsions?
call the regional poison control center and follow their instructions
What helps reduce muscle spasms by relaxing the muscles?
thermotherapy
what do first-morning urine specimens have?
greater concentrations of substances that collect over time.
what kills microorganisms or suppresses their growth?
antimicrobial
what does the iris of an optical microscope do?
opens and closes to increase or decrease the amount of light illuminating the specimen
What is a peroral endoscopic procedure in which the scope is passed through the patient’s mouth to the stomach?
gastroscopy
Is there an specific diagnosis for depression?
no, the diagnosis must be made on the basis of symptoms.
what is Meniere’s disease caused by?
fluid in the labyrinth of the ear
what should a woman who is pregnant avoid?
tobacco, alcohol, and drugs to prevent harming the baby.
What is lateral flexion?
Movement of a body part to the side
what is the proper way to wrap hinged instruments and why?
in the opened position, to allow the steam to penetrate the instrument completely.
What happens in ventricular fibrillation?
ventricles quiver instead of beating resulting in cardiac output
would emphysema interfere with the collection of a 24-hour urine specimen?
no
What does a clear liquid diet consist of?
foods that you can see through, such as teas, broth, non-citrus juices, clean carbonated beverages popsicles, and gelatin.
why should you always check the date and sterilization indicator?
to make sure the sterilization date has not passed and avoid putting the patient at risk of postoperative infection.
What should you do before collecting blood from any patient?
confirm the patient’s identity
what is a wart?
a skin tumor that results from a viral skin infection
what happens if a wart is scratched open?
the virus may spread by contact.
does sun exposure have effects on head lice?
no