Last test!!
● Osteoporosis - A condition where bones become weak and brittle, increasing the risk of fractures.
● Carbs - Macronutrients that provide energy; found in foods like bread, pasta, fruits, and vegetables.
● Liver - A vital organ that processes nutrients, detoxifies harmful substances, and produces bile.
● ECG - A test that records the electrical activity of the heart to check for heart problems.
● MRI -A medical imaging technique using magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed body images
● Sonogram - A diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of organs and tissues.
● Medline - A database of life sciences and biomedical information, used for academic and clinical research.
● OSHA - A U.S. government agency that ensures safe and healthy working conditions.
● MSDS - A document that provides information on the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
● Stethoscope - A medical instrument used for listening to heart, lung, and other internal body sounds.
● NFPA - An organization that develops codes and standards for fire safety and prevention.
● Standard precautions - Basic infection prevention practices used when caring for all patients, such as hand hygiene and PPE.
● Sterile technique - Procedures used to maintain a sterile environment and prevent contamination during medical procedures.
● Airborne precautions - Infection control measures used for diseases transmitted through the air, like tuberculosis or measles.
● Bradypnea - Abnormally slow breathing.
● Pyrexia - Medical term for fever; elevated body temperature.
1. Why is a culture obtained? - To identify the cause of an infection by detecting and growing microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, etc.) from a sample.
2. What is the best way to stop the spread of infection? - Proper hand hygiene (handwashing) is the most effective way to prevent infection transmission.
3. How deep can you do a dermal puncture and which drop do you use? - Depth: No more than 2.0 mm for infants and 2.5 mm for adults.Use the second drop of blood (wipe away the first drop to avoid tissue fluid contamination).
4. Know how to weigh a patient - Ensure the scale is zeroed.
Have the patient remove shoes and heavy clothing. Have the patient stand still on the scale. Record the weight to the nearest appropriate unit (e.g., pounds or kilograms).
5. Risks for obesity? - Heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, certain cancers, and mental health issues
6. Which fluids transmit HBV, HCV, HIV? - Blood, Semen, Vaginal fluids, Breast milk, Other bodily fluids
7. How much water should we drink per day? - General guideline: Around 8 cups (64 oz) or 2 liters per day. Needs vary by activity level, climate, and health status. Some sources recommend half your body weight in ounces (e.g., 150 lbs = 75 oz of water).