HEALTH ASSIST NOCTI

medical asepsis

clean technique

surgical asepsis

sterile technique

_____________________is the absence of all microorganisms within any type of invasive procedure

midline

An imaginary line drawn down the center of the body, dividing it into right and left halves.

pleural cavities

contain the lungs

neglect

failure to provide necessary care to prevent discomfort, avoid physical harm, or prevent mental anguish.

Below 97 degrees

Above 100 degrees

An oral temperature should be reported to a nurse or physician when?

Below 99.6 degrees

Above 101 degrees

A rectal temperature should be reported to a nurse or physician when?

120-160 bpm

Average pulse rate for infants?

30-60 per minute

normal respiration of an infant?

bladder

never raise a catheter bag above the level of the ________________

taught

Shaving is part of the daily routine for most men. Hold the skin _____________ while using downward strokes.

foot drop

the muscle in the calf of the leg tends to tighten, causing the toes to point down. May happen when the patient must remain in bed over a long period of time.

Footboard

A padded board at the foot of the bed that keeps the person's feet in proper alignment

fractured bedpan

used for patients who cannot elevate the pelvic area.

It is positioned under the perineum, with the handle on the end closest to the knees.

regular bedpan

(saddle and pontoon bedpans)

Made of metal or hard plastic, has a curved upper end and a sharp-edged lower end and is about 2 inches deep

total parenteral nutrition (TPN)

is a technique in which high-density (concentrated) nutrients are introduced into a large blood vessel, such as the subclavian vein.

nasogastric tube

tube inserted through the nose into the stomach

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube

a feeding tube placed through the abdominal wall into the stomach

physical restraint

any manual method or physical or mechanical device, material, or equipment attached to or near the person's body that:

-the patient cannot move easily

-restricts patients movement

-does not allow the patient normal access to his or her own body

side rails

by definition _____________ are restraints.

____________ must always be raised when patients a are restrained in bed.

2 hours for at least 10 minutes

Restraints must be released every _________________

2

Many bedsore prevention protocols recommend moving an immobile patient every ______________ hours

1. wash hands

2. Gown

3. Mask

4. Gloves

What is the correct order for donning PPE?

1. Remove gloves

2. Wash hands

3. Remove Gown

4. Remove Mask

5. Wash Hands

What is the correct order for doffing PPE?

B: Loosening or removing excessive clothing

First aid for a patient with heat exhaustion requires:

A: submerging the patient in an ice bath

B: Loosening or removing excessive clothing

C: covering the patient with blankets

D: offering sips of warm water at frequent intervals

D: two different stories are given for an injury.

A health assistant may suspect child abuse when:

A: the child has a few bruises on his or her shins

B: a young child will not talk to healthcare professional

C: the child has broken an arm while playing football

D: two different stories are given for an injury.

D: ostomy

In surgery, the suffix that means "the creation of an artificial opening" is

A: otomy

B: oscopy

C: ectomy

D: ostomy

gastrointestinal

The stomach is located in which body system?

B: smooth

The type of muscle tissue found in the internal organs of the body is:

A: cardiac

B: smooth

C: skeletal

D: excitable

D: ankle edema

Which of these findings is objective?

A: headache

B: chest pain

C: nausea

D: ankle edema (ankle swelling)

B: physiological

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the most basic human needs are

A: self-actualization

B: physiological

C: love and belonging

D: safety

D: giving mouth care once a week

Which of these is an example of negligence?

A: providing a snack every evening

B: calling a resident by their proper name

C: dialing the phone for a resident

D: giving mouth care once a week

D: legal record of complete care given.

The patients chart is considered a

A: document to inform hospital administrators

B: historical record of previous care

C: casual record of patient observations

D: legal record of complete care given.

C: during the patients bath

The best time to observe or (inspect) the condition of a patients skin is

A: when the patient is OOB

B: while the patient is sleeping

C: during the patients bath

D: While the patient is eating

OOB

abbreviation for out of bed

C: put in an approved sharps container

After assisting with a procedure, the suture removal scissors should be:

A: autoclaved prior to disposal

B: Placed in a red "biohazard" bag

C: put in an approved sharps container

D: Doubled bagged & incinerated

C: Thoracic

The heart and lungs are located in which body cavity?

A: Ventral

B: Cardiac

C: Thoracic

D: Peritoneal

D: maintain the patient's confidentiality

When leaving a phone message regarding lab results on a patient's answering machine,

A: give complete information about the test results

B: Leave the doctors name & home phone number

C: instruct the patient to call the lab

D: maintain the patient's confidentiality

C: eye & face

The proper procedure for a bed bath or partial bath is to start at the:

A: extremity closest to the health assistant

B: abdomen

C: eye & face

D: extremity farthest from the health assistant

C. steam under pressure

What method does an autoclave use to sterilize supplies or equipment?

A. ultraviolet filtered rays

B. chemical solutions

C. steam under pressure

D. ionic charges

B: embolus

A blood clot that travels is commonly referred to as a/an:

A: thrombus

B: embolus

C: Lesion

D: vesicle

C: polyuria (excessive urination)

One sign or symptom of diabetes mellitus is

A: nocturia

B: oliguria

C: polyuria

D: anuria

C: given right away to prevent loss of life

Emergency Care is care that must be

A: administered by a licensed paramedic

B: given in the emergency room by trained professionals

C: given right away to prevent loss of life

D: given to all patients regardless of the symptoms

A: Patient

The release of a medical record becomes legal with the signature of the:

A: Patient

B: Doctor

C: office manager

D: insurance agent

D: chicken, green beans, milk, and apple

Which of the following menus is considered a balanced meal?

A: macaroni & cheese, salad, and diet soda

B: pancakes, eggs, syrup, and coffee

C: hamburger, french fries, and milkshake

D: chicken, green beans, milk, and apple

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

A barrier used in infection control, including disposable gloves, gowns, mask, and protective eye-wear is know as?

Hand washing

The single most important method of preventing the spread of infection is?

to put on

What does the word Don mean?

ex donning gloves

To take off

What does the word Doff mean?

ex doffing gloves

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

A sheet containing detailed information about a chemical,

including:

-it ingredients and characteristics,

-the type of protective equipment that should be worn when working with the substance

-the procedures to follow in case of an accident.

hazardous chemical

Any chemical that presents a threat to the health and safety of an individual coming into contact with it.

chain of infection

factors that lead to the transmission or spread of disease.

infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host

rhin/o

What is the word root of rhinoplasty?

-logy

What is the suffix of psychology?

pre-

What is the prefix of prenatal?

throat

What is a common word for pharynx?

voice box

what is a common word for larynx?

above

Superior means?

lateral

away from the midline

midsagittal plane

divides the body into equal right and left sides

Proximal

Closer to the point of attachment

distal

farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment

Anterior

toward the front

posterior

toward the back

transverse plane

horizontal division of the body into upper and lower portions

frontal plane

Divides the body into front and back portions.

Foley catheter

has a balloon near its tip that is inflated after insertion to hold the catheter in the urinary bladder for continuous drainage of urine.

intake and output (I&O)

term for measurements of all the fluids that enter and leave the body

intake

fluids brought into the body via the mouth, tube, and/or IV

output

Fluids that leave the body

-urine

-emesis

-liquid stool (Diarrhea or ostomy)

-wound drainage

-suction

True

T or F making fun of a patient is psychological abuse?

60-70 bpm

Average pulse rate for adult men?

65-80 bpm

Average pulse rate for women?

apical pulse

pulse taken with a stethoscope and near the apex of the heart

12 to 20 per minute

normal respiration of an adult?

TPR

temperature, pulse, respiration

sphygmomanometer

instrument to measure blood pressure

Below 120/Below 80

normal blood pressure for an adult is?

bariatric

having to do with patients who are significantly overweight or obese

face of a clock

When feeding a patient, explain the arrangement of the tray as if items were on the __________________ if the patient cannot see.

The apple is at 4 o'clock

Describe the location of the apple?

infusion

never lower the IV container/bag below the level of the _____________site.

drainage

never raise a drainage tube above the _________________ site.

1. open lesions

2. blood

3. body fluids

4. secretions

5. excretions

When bathing a patient

The right glove for a task may be no glove at all.

Touch is a means of communication.

People need to be touched.

Wearing gloves for all patient contact is offensive.

Wear gloves only if you may encounter 1. ______________, 2. ___________, 3.___________, 4._____________, or 5.___________________________.

Gloves are not needed for touching intact skin.

Draping

_________________ the patient during BATHING AND PERSONAL CARE PROCEDURES IS important even if the room i completely private.

PM care

HS care

hot water

Clean dentures daily under cool running water. Avoid _________________ when caring for dentures.

daily brushing

Brush dentures daily. Soaking denture in solution does not eliminate the need for ___________________________?

back rubs

When properly given, _______________ can be:

-stimulating to the patient's circulation

-A major aid in preventing skin breakdown

-soothing and relaxing

-refreshing

short

When giving back-rubs keep you nails ____________ to prevent injury to the patient.

airway obstruction

Remove dentures from a comatose patient to prevent accidental _____________________ by the denture.

loose dentures

___________________ dentures can cause:

-sores in the mouth

-make eating difficult

-potential for choking

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