PHS Final Exam Review Pt. 2

arm the bed alarm

The transporter assists the pt. back in bed and puts the call light within reach. What did the transporter forget to do?

- swelling or puffiness in feet, ankles and hands - weight increase - congestion or wheezing

signs of edema

edema

too much fluid in the body tissues

15 kg

130-163 lbs. record weight increase in kilos

2.2

1 kilo = ___ lbs

30

1 oz = ___ mL

ventricular tachycardia

A heart condition in which the lower chambers beat too fast and prevents the lower chambers from filling up with blood. As a result, the heart may not be able to pump enough blood to the body.

19 oz 570 mL

A patient drinks 8 oz of coffee, 6 oz of water and 5 oz of soda. What is the patient's total amount of intake in oz and ml?

2

After the compressions, the healthcare provider is to deliver __ ventilations

bag valve mask

BVM

6 oz

Joe received his dinner tray which contained an 8 oz soda and a 7 oz steak. Joe ate half of the steak and drank 3/4 of the soda. How many fluid oz did Joe consume?

digestion

Breakdown of food substances into simpler forms that can be absorbed and used

do not resuscitate

DNR

100-120

During CPR, you are to provide smooth compressions at a rate of ___ to ___ per minute

notify primary nurse

Following the patient transporter checklist, which should be done first

30

For an adult perform ___ chest compressions

2

For an adult, compress the chest to a depth of at least ___ inches

9 oz 270 mL

Giovanni was put on a clear liquid diet. He received 8 oz of water, 5 oz of pedialite and 2 oz of apple juice. He only drank 1/2 of his pedialite, 3/4 of his water and 1/4 of his apple juice. Record the amount Giovanni consumed in oz and ml.

ingestion

Intake of food and liquids

1140 mL

Lebron James drinks 15 oz of water and 23 oz of Gatorade before his big game at LA Fitness. How many ml of fluid did Lebron James consume prior to the game?

360 mL 100 kg

Mr. H goes to McDonald's and drinks a small 8 oz soda and a kids 4 oz milk. When he gets home he weighs himself and it says 220 pounds. How much did he drink in ml? How much does he weigh in kilograms?

14 oz 420 mL

Mr. H receives a dinner tray that included a 16 oz glass of water and a 12 oz glass of coca cola. When he is finished, you observe that the glass of water is half full and glass of coca cola is half full. Record the amount Mr. H drank in oz and ml.

60 lbs

Mr. Jones weighed 240 pounds and now he's 3/4 of his original weight. How many pounds did he lose?

return of spontaneous circulation

ROSC

true

T/F: 1/ 1 Patient's upper right chest, below the right clavicle to the right of the sternum. Patient's lower left chest along the midaxillary line, a few inches below the left armpit. This is accurate anterior/lateral position for AED pad placement.

true

T/F: The heel of the hand should be place in the center of the patient's chest on the lower half of the sternum

true

T/F: When performing compressions on an adult, allow the chest to fully recoil after each compression.

true

T/F: it is safe to use an AED on a patient who has body piercings

true

T/F: it is safe to use an AED on a pregnant patient

absorption

The process by which nutrient molecules pass through the wall of the digestive system into the blood

ventricular fibrillation

When the lower chambers of the heart quiver or twitch instead of completely expanding and squeezing.

- immediately resume CPR after the shock is delivered - continue CPR while the AED pads are applied

Which of these actions are appropriate ways to minimize interruptions in chest compressions? Select all the correct options that apply. - continue CPR while the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm - continue CPR while the shock is delivered - immediately resume CPR after the shock is delivered - continue CPR while the AED pads are applied

yes

You are caring for a patient with a fluid intake restriction of 1300 ml for 24 hours. May this patient consume five 8 oz glass of water per day?

Before applying AED pads, remove the transdermal medication patch with a gloved hand and wipe away any remaining medication from the skin

You are ready to apply AED pads to a patient who has a transdermal medication patch. What should you do?

emesis

act of vomiting

elimination

process by which waste is discharged from the body through the anus

emesis basin

bean shaped bowl

turn it on

first step in AED use

asystole

no electricity or movement in the heart (flatline)

footrest

part of a wheelchair that holds the patient's feet

brakes

part of the wheelchair that holds it in place when at rest

carotid

where do you get the pulse for a rapid assessment