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