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VRE stands for |
Vancomycin resistant enterococci |
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C. Diff. Is transferred by: |
Contact only |
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Diseases that prompt isolation precautions: |
Measles. Chicken pox. Herpes zoster (shingles). TB (tuberculosis) |
My chicken has TB |
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Hyperthermia temp (unstable) |
> 40°C |
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Temp causes death (hot) |
> 42°C |
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Characteristics of pulse |
Rate. Rhythm. Strength. |
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Heart rate > 100 BPM is called |
Tachycardia (unstable) |
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Heart rate < 60 BPM is called |
Bradycardia (unstable) |
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High-normal BP |
130-140 and 85-90 |
+ 10-20 and + 5-10 |
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Stage 1 high BP |
140-160 and 90-100 |
+ 20-40 and + 10-20 |
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Stage 2 high BP |
> 160 and > 100 |
+ 40 and + 20 |
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Factors that contribute to high BP |
Genetics, diet, stress |
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Hypotension BP is: |
90/60 or below |
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Hypertension BP is: |
140/90 or greater |
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Why do we check vital signs? |
Baseline, evaluate outcomes, share with team members, health status |
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Sarcadian rhythm is: |
Sleep/wake temperature fluctuations |
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Early signs of pyrexia |
Flushed, chills, warm, clammy |
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Late symptoms of pyrexia |
Diaphoresis (sweating), higher heart rate and respirations |
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Early signs of hypothermia |
Chills, loss of colour |
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Late signs of hypothermia |
Numbness, pain, confusion, organs shut down |
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