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31 Cards in this Set
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disclosing confidential patient information to unauthorized individuals can be found guilty of
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invasion of privacy
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drugs used to treat dysrhythmias
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lidocaine
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intrathecal administration
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administration of contrast through the subarachnoid space (spinal canal)
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quantity of medication introduced intravenously over a period of time is
a) IV Push b) infusion c) bolus d) hypodermic |
Correct: b) Infusion
a) IV Push- Rapid administration c) bolus- refers to the quantity given d) hypodermic- non-related (any route other than oral) |
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Medical equiptment that contains latex:
a) tourniquets b) enema tip c) catheters |
ALL could contain latex
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Stage of infecton do microbes begin to multiply
a) latent b) incubation c) disease phase d) convalescnet phase |
Correct: b) incubation
a) latent- introduction of infection c) disease- symptoms appear d) convalescent- symptoms begin to get fought off by body |
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Hirschsprung disease is related to which group
a) neonate b) toddler c) adolescent d) adult |
a) neonate
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cathartic is used to
a) inhibit cough b) promote urine c) stimulate defecation d) induce vomit |
Correct answer: c) stimulate defecation (final stage of digestion)
a) inhibit cough- antitussives b) promote urine- diuretic d) induce vomit- emetic |
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Swan-Ganz catheter is a(an):
a) pacemaker b) chest tube c) IV catheter d) urinary catheter |
Correct answer: c) IV catheter - measures pump ability of heart
a) pacemaker- regulate hr b) chest tube- remove fluid/air from plueral cavity d) urinary catheter- unrelated |
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most effective sterilization:
a) dry heat b) moist heat c) pasteurization d) freezing |
b) moist heat
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what is normal BUN range
a) 0.6 to 1.5 mg/100mL b) 4.5 to 6mg/100mL c)8 to 25mg/100mL d) up to 50mg/100mL |
c) 8 to 25mg/100mL
0.6 to 1.5mg/100mL = normal creatine |
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all are mechanical obstruction in neonates except:
a) paralytic ileus b) meconium ileus c) volvulus d) intussusception |
a) paralytic ileus
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skin discoloration to cyanosis is observed:
1. gums 2. earlobes 3. tongue |
ALL
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BP is measured in units of
a) mm of mercury b) beats per min c) degrees F d) liters p/m |
Correct answer: a) mm of mercury (mm Hg)
b) bp/m= HR c) degrees F= Temp d) liters p/m= O2 levels |
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Tort is:
1. failure to shield 2. examining pt after refusal 3. discussing pt confidentiality |
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X-raying a pt on wrong body part:
a) assult b) battery c) false imprisonment d) defamation |
b) battery (action)
a) assult- threat c) false imprison- ignore d) defamation- confidentiality |
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IV line must be at what level:
a) 18 to 20 inch above vien b) 18 to 20 inch below vien c) 28 to 30 inch above vien d) 28 to 30 inch below vien |
a) 18 to 20 inch above vien
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GI serious for a PERFORATED ulcer needs which contrast medium:
a) thin barium sulfate suspensin b) thick barium sulfate suspension c) water- soluable iodinated media d) oil-based iodinated media |
c) water soluable iodinated media
this agent is easily absorbed from within the peritoneal cavity |
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Nitroglycerin is used:
a) relieve pain from angina pectoris b) prevent a heart attack c) vasoconstrictor d) increase blood pressure |
a) relieve px from angina pectoris
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Vasopressor for an anaphylactic reaction or cardiac arrest?
a) nitroglycerin b) epinephrine c) hydrocortisone d) digitoxin |
Correct answer: b) epinephrine
a) nitroglycerin- vasodilator c) hydocortison- steroid d)digitoxin- cardiac |
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Tracheostomy obstruction is located:
a) below level of larynx b) above level of larynx c) inferior to carina d) right primary bronchus |
b) above level of larynx
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normal creatinine
a) 0.6 to 1.5mg/100mL b) 4.5 to 6mg/100mL c) 8 to 25mg/100mL d) up to 50mg/100mL |
Correct: a) 0.6 to 1.5mg/100mL
normal BUN= 8 to 25mg/100mL |
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does not require use of gloves:
a) strict isolation b) respiratory isolation c) entreric isolation d) body substance precautions |
correct:
b) respiratory isolation there is no distribution of body fluids |
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requires all equitpment and personnel are covered:
a) strict isolation b) respiratory isolation c) entreric isolation d) reverse isolation |
correct:
d) reverse isolation |
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used for total protection of the health care worker
a) strict isolation b) respiratory isolation c) entreric isolation d) body substance precautions |
Correct:
a) strict isolation |
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Used for contact primarily with products of the GI system of an infected person:
a) strict isolation b) respiratory isolation c) entreric isolation d) body substance precautions |
Correct:
c) enteric isolation |
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when gowns/gloves are not required:
a) strict isolation b) respiratory isolation c) entreric isolation d) reverse isolation |
Correct:
b) respiratory isolation |
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mask not required; but needle stick injury is avoided:
a) strict isolation b) respiratory isolation c) entreric isolation d) body substance precautions |
Correct:
c) entreric isolation |
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Protects health care worker from airborne droplets:
a) strict isolation b) respiratory isolation c) entreric isolation d) body substance precautions |
Correct:
b) respiratory isolation |
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Used with pt who are not infectious
a) strict isolation b) respiratory isolation c) entreric isolation d) body substance precautions |
Correct:
d) body substance precaution Always use precaution as if pt has a possibility |
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Barium sulfate is classified as:
a) dissolvable organic salt b) inert inorganic salt c) nonionic contrast agent d) iodinated contrast agent |
b) inert inorganic salt
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