If a cane is properly fitted, the top of the cane handle should be level with the top of the femur at the hip joint
true
Always check the scene and make sure it is safe to approach a victim
true
During a physical examination, a physician uses a stethoscope to auscultate sounds coming from within a patient's body
true
flagella are thick-walled capsules that form around bacteria when conditions for growth are poor
false
protozoa cause diseases such as ringworm and athletes foot
false, fungus cause those things, protozoa causes malaria
patients should be left with some hope when told of approaching death
true
while washing hands, use hot water to help kill pathogenic organisms
false, use warm water
a contracture is a lengthening of a muscle resulting in a permanent extension of a joint
false, a contracture is the shortening of a muscle
elderly individuals are more likely to have difficulty meeting physiological needs
true
It is essential to make sure patients are not exposed during any examination or procedure
true
Never force any joint beyond its ROM or cause pain while exercising a joint
true
if crutches apply pressure to the axillary area, nerves and blood vessels in the arm can be damaged
true
since biological death occurs either to ten minutes after clinical death, it is important to start CPR as soon as possible
false, biological death occurs before clinical death
give chest compressions at the rate of 80 per minute for an adult victim
false, 100-120
Erikson's theory states that if an individual is not able to resolve a conflict at the appropriate stage, the individual will struggle with the same conflict later in life
true
mental development increases rapidly during late childhood because much of the child's late life centers around school
true
a person who states "I'm going to kill myself" does not usually mean it
false, that is a warning sign
cells are microscopic structures that carry on all of the function of life
treu
Alzheimer's disease is caused by a thickening and hardening in the walls of the arteries
false, that is called arterial sclerosis
if a victim is choking and coughing, give abdominal thrusts
false
palpate the carotid artery of an infant to see if the infant has a pulse
false, check their brachial artery
Hospice is a special type of hospital car that is provided for shin patients
false
the pressure point to stop bleeding in the arm is the brachial artery
true
any substance that causes a harmful reaction when applied or ingested can be called a poison
true
in some c adds, a health care worker is allowed to accept tips or gifts for care that has been provided
false
gloves must be worn while taking a rectal temperature
true
for a snakebite, wash the wound and immobilize the injured area, positioning it higher than the level of the heart if possible
false position it lower
a gene is the total mass of genetic instruction humans inherit from their parents
false
sex cells (gametes) divide by a process known as mitosis
false, it is meiosis
rod shaped bacteria are called spirilla
false
pulse is defined as the pressure of the blood pushing against the wall of a vein as the heart beats and rests
false
a sphygmomanometer cuff that is too wide or too narrow will give inaccurate blood pressure readings
true
fingertips should be pointed downward while washing hands
true
battery is a threat or attempt to injure another individual, while assault includes the unlawful touching of another person without consent
false, assault and battery should be switched
the equivalent weight in pounds for 40 kilograms is
88.2 lbs. (kilograms x 2.2=lbs)
the reflex that occurs when an infant reacts to a loud noise or sudden movement is the
moro or startle
when bandying person says "just let me live until my son graduated from college" the person is probably in the stage of dying known as
bargaining
three considerations that you should remember pertaining to taking daily weights on a patient
-what they're wearing
-what time they ate
-if it's before or after they've eaten
chest circumference may be measure to determine the progression of diseases such as
emphysema
how many centimeters are in 56 inches
134.36 cm (2.54 cm per inch)
give an example of mental development as relates to growth and development
doing math, reading, learning a new language
the position used for circulatory shock is
Trendelenburg
what should you do if a victim has contact with a poisonous plant?
wash with soap and water
what is the abbreviation that is used to indicate both eyes
O.U.- oculus unitis (both)
O.D.- oculus dextra (right)
O.S.- oculus sinusitis (left)
range-of-motion exercises performed by patients who are able to move each joint without assistance are called
active
how much space should there be between a person's armpit and the axillary bar of correctly fitted crutches
2 inches
what is the first fair taught to a patient who can bear weight on only one foot while walking with crutches
3-point or swing-to
what is the ratio of chest compressions to ventilations when one person is performing CPR to an adult victim?
30:2
what is the ratio of chest compressions to ventilations when two people are performing CPR to an adult victim?
30:2
How far should a child's chest be compressed during cardiac compression
1.5-2 inches, half of their diameter
A wound caused by a sharp object such as a knife, scissors, or a razor is an
incision
Tetanus is most likely to occur with a ________ wound
puncture
The correct term for cold applications to an injured area is
cryotherapy
what are the signs or symptoms of shock
pale (palor), rapid weak heart beat, diaphoresis, nausea, shortness of breath, weak pulse, lower BP
type of burn characterized by a red or mottled color, a wet appearance, and a blister or vehicle is a ___ degree or ____
2nd, partial thickness
an electrocardiogram records what
electrical activity of the heart
The type of shock that occurs when vomiting or diarrhea causes dehydration and the disruption a normal acid-base balance of the body is
metabolic shock
if an adult victim was unconscious and has an obstructed airway what should you do
CPR
The study of the process of living in living organisms or why and how they work is called
physiology
The type of ROM that maintain joint function of movement and helps prevent deformities but does not drink the muscles is
passive
if you were caring for a critical door accident victim and determines the victim is unconscious what should you do
call 911, get the AED
The body system that includes the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea and bronchi is the
respiratory
The body system that protects the body from injury, infection, and dehydration is the
integumentary
bodices in the filters blood to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body is the
urinary system
cocci that occur in clusters or groups are
staphylococci
parasitic micro organism carried by fleas, lies, ticks, and mites are
rickettsia
in the chain of infection, and instrument contaminated with blood acts as a
reservoir
describe anatomic position
laying on back, palms up, feet together
The horizontal plane that divides the body into a top half and a bottom half is the _____ plane
transverse or horizontal
The plane that divides the body into a right and left side is the
sagittal plane
The body cavity located in the chest is the
thoracic cavity
The cavity for the mouth is the
buccal, or oral cavity
accumulation of fluid in the interstitial tissues (such as when you sprain your ankle) is called
Edema
how do you treat a victim with clear or blood tinged fluid draining from the ear after a skull or brain injury
let it flow, don't stop it up, don't move them
The most common bandage wrap for a sprained ankle or wrist is the
figure - eight wrap
A pulse rate over 100 bpm, except in children, is called
tachycardia
under standard precautions, what personal protective equipment should be worn during the delivery of a baby? what should you wear
gloves, down, goggles, booties, hairnet
and I biotics are effective medications for pathogenic _____ type of micro organism?
bacteria
difficult or labored respirations are
dyspnea
failure to give care that is normally expected of a person in a particular position, resulting in injury to another person is
neglect, negligence
if a healthcare worker sins information to an insurance company without the patient is written consent, this can be __________. (what is the legal term?)
breach of confidentiality
if a patient is physically restrained without proper authorization or justification, this can lead to a charge of
illegal restraint
a legal document that allows an individual to state which measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when a condition is terminal is an
advanced directive
The post sought use while taking a blood pressure is
brachial
What age group? progression from self-centeredness concept to recognition of others in the environment
late infancy
What age group? physical development is on the decline, and all body systems are usually affected
late adulthood
What age group? deals with independence, makes career choices, selects a marital partner, and start a family
early adulthood
secondary sexual characteristics about in both males and females
late childhood
Anatomical Directional Term? excessive straightening of a body part
hyper extension
Anatomical Directional Term? turning the head from side to side
rotation
Anatomical Directional Term? straightening the lower arm away from the upper arm
extension
Anatomical Directional Term? turning the hand so the palm is up
supination
Anatomical Directional Term? turning the foot inward
internal rotation, eversion, pronation
Proper Medical Term? turn of tissues to create a wound with jagged, irregular edges
laceration
Proper Medical Term? excessive loss of blood
hemorrhage
Proper Medical Term? over stretching of a muscle
strain
Proper Medical Term? excessive or perfuse perspiration without exerting energy
diaphoresis
Proper Medical Term? sterile covering placed over a wound
dressing
Proper Medical Term? it's scraping type of wound prone to infection
abrasion
Proper Medical Term? body part is cut off and separated from the body
amputation