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Human diversity
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defined as the differences among people
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What are some examples of characteristics of diversity
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age
ethnicity race gender mental ability physical ability |
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What are the three age generations in order
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baby boomers
generation X generation Y |
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Define ethnocentrism
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when people view their own culture and values as the only correct ones
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Biculturism
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ability to hold onto ones owns culture and learn to line in another
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What is autonomy?
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allow patient to make decisions about self
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What is solidarity?
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society must support the freedom of all individuals.
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This provides legal protection for person with mental or physical disabilities?
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Americans with disabilities act of 1990
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What are the six areas of diversity related to healthcare?
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communication
space- eye contact, touching Time- some cultures don't like change, or preventative measures, only want to take care of current problem environment- health vs illness, alternative medical practices Biologic- skin color, genetics, heredity, nutritional preference. Social- Elders vs children making decisions |
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What are the three kinds of touch?
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palpation - for landmarks
Emotional Support - pat on shoulder Emphasis- turn for lat |
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What is Gerontology
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The study of aging and diseases
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Primary aging
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inevitable process of aging
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Secondary aging
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aging process accelerated by disease, abuse, or neglect
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What are Maslows Hierarchy of needs
PSLSS Private Sluts leave Sluty Soars |
Physiologic
Safety and Security Love and Belonging Self Esteem and Respect Self Actualization |
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Physiologic
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basic needs
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Safety and Security
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make sure side rails are up when leaving a room
bell for nurse is available |
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Love and belonging
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honor patient requests for company when you can.
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Self Esteem-
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Patient image of self
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Self actualization
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reaching ones full potential having goals
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What are the Kubler Ross Stages
DABDA Damn angry birds die already |
Denial/ isolation
anger bargaining depression acceptance |
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Most hospital fires are traceable to what four possible causes
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spontaneous combustion
open flame cigarette smoke electricity |
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What is a spontaneous combustion
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chemical reaction near a flammable material causes fire
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What are open flames
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usually occurs in kitchen or lab
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Electricity
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potential source of fire, especially in radiology department because of all the electrical equipment
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What causes fire
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oxygen
heat fuel |
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RACE
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rescue
alarm contain extinguish |
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PASS
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pull
aim squeeze sweep |
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Class A
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solid combustibles, wood, paper,
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Class B fires
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flammable liquids of gases
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Class C fires
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electrical equipment or wiring
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OSHA
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occupational health and safety administration - federal agency governing safety in the workplace
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MSDS
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material safety data sheet
every chemical as well as the hazards for all |
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Ergonomics
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study of the human body relative to the working environment, like what we come across in terms of body mechanics.
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What are the most common injuries reported by health care workers
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musculoskeletal disorders
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What are RMI's
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repetitive motion injuries
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What are RSI 's
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repetitive strain injuries
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What are CTD's
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cumulative trauma disorders
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what is the normal curvature of the cervical spine?
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Lordotic
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What is the normal curvature of the thoracic spine?
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Kyphotic
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What is the normal curvature of the lumbar spine
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Lordotic
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What does emesis mean?
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to vomit
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What is orthostatic hypotension
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when a person blood pressure doesn't rise fast enough when they stand
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What are decuditus ulcers
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ulcerations of the skin due to laying down for too long, thsi can be a site for staph infections...the skin breaks down into sores
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What is Kyphosis
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this is when the kyphotic curve is exaggerated
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What is Lordosis
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when the lordotic curve is exaggerated
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What are microorganisms
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living things that cannot be seen without a microscope. may cause disease, may be helpful to humans...such as certain bacteria found in the colon
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What are pathogens
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Micoorganisms that cause disease
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What are micoorganisms?
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may or may not be pathogens, they are classified by their shape, and their are three classification
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What are the three distinct shapes of bacteria
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spherical- cocci
Rod- bacilli Spiral - spirilla oval shaped - bacilli |
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What causes TB
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bacillus bacteria
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Which shape does staphylococci take
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spherical
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Why is staph infection in hospitals hard to treat?
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because they have already been exposed to so many types of antibiotics that they have built on a resistance to them.
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Which are bigger, viruses or bacteria
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bacteria
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Can viruses be treated with antibiotics?
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No
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What is MRSA
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Methycillin resistant staphyloccus aureus
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What causes the common cold
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rhinovirus
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Can antibiotics cure the common cold?
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no because its a virus
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What is PCP
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pneumocystis carini pnrumonia
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Why is PCP significant?
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Because in a normal person with a healthy immune system PCP should eb harmless, but for someone who is HIV possible it can be deadly
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What are protozoa?
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complex single celled organisms that resemble animal cells, Malaria and trichomoniasis are infections called by protozoans.
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What are the six things required for an infection to occur?
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Pathogenic organism
Reservoir of infection portal of exit means of transmission Portal of entry |
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Who is the WHO
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world health organization
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How are hepatitis A and E transmitted?
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infected food and water
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How are Hepatitis B C and D transmitted
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through blood
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Which types of Hepatitis are transmitted through fecal matter?
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A and E
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Which Hepatitis is the number one reason patients need liver transplants?
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Hep C
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Which Hepatitis is usually transmitted through broken skin
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Hep B
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Which kind of therapy do you recieve after a needle stick?
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PEP post exposure prophylaxis
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When were universal precautions released by the CDC
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1985
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What does BSP stand for
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body substance precautions
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Medical Asepsis
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reducing the probability of infectious organisms being transmitted to a susceptiable individual
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What is process of reducing the total number of organisms
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microbial dilution
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What is the first level of asepsis?
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simple cleaniness
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second level of asepsis
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disinfection
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third level of asepsis?
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sterilization with heat, gas and chemicals
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Which mixture of bleach should be used in sterilization?
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1:10 solution
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what are droplet precautions?
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reduce contact with large particle droplets( greater than 5 microns)
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