Ways to promote physical wellness include-
avoiding alcohole, tabacco,caffeine, drugs, and risky sexual behavior
obtaining contiunual lerning and using common sense are examples of ways to promote-
mental and intellectual wellness
public health and sanitation systems were first developed by the-
ancient Romans
the Father of Medicine is-
Hippocrates
Bifocals for glasses were invented by-
Benjamin Franklin
Avaccination for small pox was developed in 1796 by-
Edward Jenner
Disinfectants and antiseptics were first used to prevent infection during surgery by-
Joseph Lister
The founder of American Red Cross in 1881 was-
Clara Barton
The professional education of nutses was started by-
Florence Nightingale
The individual whose studies formed the vasis for psychology and psychiatry is-
Signund Freud
Penicillin was discovered in 1928 by-
Sir Alexander Fleming
The polio vaccine was developed in 1952 by-
Jonas Salk
The first "test tube" baby was born in England in the-
1970's
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome(AIDS) was identified as a disease in the-
1980's
Birth control pills were first approved by the FDA in the -
1960's
The first kidney transplant in humans were ferformed in the -
1950's
the CAM therapy that uses breathing and muscle relaxation techniques to quiet the mind by focusing attention on obtaining a sense of oneness is-
meditation
The CAM therapy that encourages the use of certain vitamins to neutralize free radicals is-
antioxidants
The CAM therapy vased on the belief that illness and pain occur when Qi (life energy) is blocked as it flows through meridians is-
acupressure
The CAM practitioner who believes that a life energy flow through every living person in an invisible system of meridians is a/an-
chinese medicine practitioner
The name for the type of health care that offers both mainstream medical treatments and CAM therpaies to treat a patient is a/an-
homeopathic care
The CAM therapy that uses special machines to produce negatively charge air particles or ions which are used to treat common respiratory disorders is a/an-
ionization therapy
Which of the following viruses has the ability to cause a pandemic?
all of the above
which of the following viruses is the cause of avian (bird) flu?
H5N1 virus
Being able to identify with and understand another person's feelings, situation, and motives deomostrates-
empathy
the ability to be tolerant, to be understanding, and to control your temper indicates-
patience
Enjoying your work and displaying a positive attitude displays-
enthusiasm
Having the ability to say or do the kindest or most fitting thing in a difficult situation shows-
tact
Being willing to ve held accountable for your actions is-
responsibility
The ability to begin or follow through with a task and to determine things that need to be done indicates-
self-motivation
using good judgment in what you say and do and making sure that the patient's rights are not violated demonstrates-
discretion
Being qualified and capable of performing a task while striving for accuracy in all you do shows-
competence
Showing truthfulness and integrity and being willing to admit mistkes so they can be corrected is-
honesty
Being propt when reporting to work, avoiding absences, and completing assigned tasks on itime demonstrates-
dependability
learning to work well with others demonstrates-
team player
The exchange of information, thoughts, ideas, and feelings is -
communication
Which of the following factors does not interfere with the communication process?
properly working hearing aid
Which of the following is not an example of a communication barrier?
minor or child status
An example of a psychological barrier to communication is-
a negative attitude and constant criticism
An example of a subjective observation is-
Mr Mendez has a temerature of 102 degreees fareinheight
A leader who sets minimal rules and allows individuals in a group to function in an independent manner is a/an-
laissez-faire leader
a physical change that occurs when a stressor causes the body to go into an alarm or warning mode is-
pupils in the eyes dilating to improve vision
An example of a disease that is provably noit caused by stress is-
diabetes mellitus
To establish effective short- and long-tern oals are-
state goals in a positive manner and try to avoid negative goals
The use of correct body mechancs is needed to-
use the strongest muscles
How many inches apart should the feet be to maintain a abroad vase of support?
8-10
To get close to an object,-
bend from the hips and knees
If you find a piece of damaged or malfunctionoing equipment,-
report it immediately
how many times should you read the labes on a solution bottles?
three
If a soluting such as acetic acid spills on a counter, -
report it immediatley
if a particle gets in your eye,-
report it immediatly
safety glasses-
should be worn at all times
In case of fire in a health care facility, the most important thing to do is-
remain calm
The three things needed in order for a fire to start are-
fuel, heat, oxygen
Ergonomics includes all of the following except
determining which repetivie movemnts will be most effective
most fire mergency plans usually include all of the following except-
doors and windows should be opened to expel the smoke
solutions used in health care facilitites-
can be dangerous, so avoid eye and skin contact
whole handling any electrical equipment, be sure to-
check first for damaged cords or improper grounds
Cocci that occur in clusters or groups are-
staphylococci
Threadlike prejectionsthat are siimilar to tails and allow and organism to move are-
flagella
Parasitic imcroorganisms carried by fleas, lice, ticks, and mites are-
rickettsiae
Which of the following diseasees is not caused by a virus?
tuberculosis
A hantavirus affecting primates and rodents that mutated and spread to humans is-
monkeypox
the virus that causes avian or bird flu is-
H5N1
in the chain of infection, a pathogen leaving the body through sexual secretions is an example of -
portal of exit
In the chain of infection, an iinstrument contaminated with blood acts as a-
reservoir
the process that destoys pathogenic organisms but is not always effective against spores and viruses is-
sterilization
Which of the following is not a characteristics of "ideal" microoorganism for bioterroism?
likes darkness and moisture
a vaccination is available to prevent bioterroism through the use of-
plague
Which of the following is not an OSHA regulation?
provide hepatitis B vaccine free of charge to anyone in the health care facility or workplace
Under stadard precautions. what personal protective equipment should be worn during the delivery of a baby?
-goves, gown, mask, pretective eyewear
Standard precautinos were develped by-
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
How many days do items usually remain sterile after being autoclaved?
30
The best method for serilizing instruments that may corrode is-
dry heat
how much of the border around the outside of a sterile field is considered contaminated?
2 inches
The best transfer method to use when placing a sterile bowl on a sterile field is the-
mitten technique
using sterile technique includes all of the following except-
keeping hands in front of the body and below the waist
A N-96 , P-100 , or more powerful filtering mask such as a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) mask must be worn for-
Airborne precaustions
Antibiotics are effective medications for pathogenic-
reckettsiae
The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act requires employers to do all of followig except-
provide hepatitis B vaccine to employeed with occupational exposure
The measurement of the balance between heat produced and heat lost is-
temperature
The constant state of fluid balance is-
homeostasis
The most accurate method for taking a temperature is -
rectal
Which of the following does not lead to increased body temperature?
starvation and fasting
Before a glass clinical themometer is used, it should be soaked in a disinfectant for a minimum of -
30 minutes
A pulse site at the neck is the-
carotid
the pulse site used while taking a blood pressure is-
brachial
A pulse is described as regular or irregular by its-
rhythm
A pulse rate over 100 beats per minute, except in childern, is-
tachycardia
which of the following is not considered one of the four main vital signs?
apical pulse
Difficult or labored respirations are-
dyspnea
Cheyne-Sokes respiration describes-
periods of apnea and dyspnea
Why are bital signs recorded on a graphic record?
It provides a visual diagram of variations in a person's vital signs
heart sounds are cause by-
closing of the valves in the heart
Constant pressure in the walls of the arteries is-
diastolic
A factor that does not increase blood pressure is-
shock
Another term for fever is-
pyrexia
Difficult breathing with a high-pitched whistling or sighing sound during expiration is-
wheezing
Prehypertension occures when-
the diastolic reading is between 80- 89 mm Hg
Which of the following statements is not the correct way to measure blood pressure?
the lower edge of the sphygomomanometer cuff should be 1 to 1 1/2 inches below the antecubital area
Which of the following statements does not pertain to taking daily weights on a patient?
make sure the patient wears the exact same clothing
chest circumference may be measured to determine the preogression of diseases such as-
chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases
the equivalent weight in pounds for 60 kilograms is-
132 pounds
how many centimeters are in 56 inches?
140 centimeters
the position used to facilitate breathing and examine the ches its-
Fowler's
The main position used for a sigmoidoscopic examination is-
knee-chest
The position used for simple rectal examinations, enemas and, rectal temperatures is-
Sims'
The position used for examination or treatment of the back or spiine is-
prone
The position used for circulatory shock is-
Trendelenburg
While testing vidual acuity with a Snellen chart, -
watch the patient closely to make sure he/she is not squinting
While testing vision with a Snellen chart, 20/20 vision means that-
the patient can see characters 20 millimeters high while standing 20 feet from the chart
which of the following abbreviations indicates both eyes?
OU
a technique used during a physical examination in which the physician taps and listens for sounds coming from various body organs is-
percussion
a lighted instrument used to examine the inside of the lower part of the large intestine is a -
sigmoidoscope
instruments used to compress blood vessels to stop bleeding are-
hemostats
The final branches of the electrical pathway in the heart are the -
Purkinje fibers
an electocardiogram records the -
electrical current passing through the heart
The leads on an ECG recorded from the limb electrodes are the -
both limb leads and augmented voltage leads
which of the following ECG marking codes is the code for lead 3?
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The section of the Physicians' Desk Reference that provides a quick reference section for drugs available for variouse conditions is the-
Product classification or category index
A medication that has been dissolved in alcohol is a/an -
tincture
The Roman numeral for 500 is-
D
List five main factors that contribute to good health-
diet, rest, exercise, good posture, avoid tabacco,drugs
List three basic rules that apply to the hair in order to maintain a prefessional appearance-
clean, neat, easy to care for
List four-step method that is used to gain control of and manage stressors-
stop, breath, reflect, choose
Live five stress-reducing techniques that can be used to manage stress-
live a healthy life, warm bath, meditate, imagery, take breaks
differentiate between short- and long-term goals-
Short- days, weeks, months long, life time, years
Describe three benefits gained from participating in a health care professional organization-
learn working in group. meet preofessionals, keep current
Define leader, include at least five characteristics of a leader in health care-
individual who leads, guides others
List three main reasons for using good body mechanics-
Muscles work best, prevents uneccessary fatigue and strain, prevents injury
What does the acronym PASS stand for?
P-pull the pin , A-aim the extinguisher S-squeeze the handle S-sweep
List six different body fluids that are considered infectious under standard precaustions-
blood, mucus, sputum, saliva, urine semen
what is the purpose of autoclave indicators? gibe two examples of autoclave indicators-
ensure the articles have been sterilized ( auto clave tapes, indictor capsules)
Explain the process of cavitation in an ultrasonic unit-
bubbles created by sound waves strike the items being cleaned, explode to drive the cleaning solution onto article
list three points that should be checked on the incision site or wound while changing a dressing-
type pf drainage, amount of drainage, colore of drainage
what is the normal rate for respirations in an adult?
12-20 breaths per minute
what is the normla range for diastolic blood pressure-
60-80 mm Hg
what is normal range of temperature for oral-
97,6-99.6
what is normal range of temperature the rectal-
98.6-100.6
what is normal range for axillary or groin-
96.6-98.6
what is normal range for temporal-
98.6-100.6
list three factors that may decrese blood pressure-
rest and sleep, depressant drugs, shock
whis is it important for the patient to void before a physical examination is done?
full bladder interferes with palpationof internal
list the six "rights" that must be observed every time a medication is given-
right medication, right does, right patient, right time, right method, right documentation
what does the roman numeral DXCIX indicate?
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