what is the term used to describe the entrance of foreign material into the larynx and lower respiratory
tract? - ANSWER-aspiration
under what conditions are COPE health scholars allowed to handle medication? - ANSWER-cope health
scholars are NEVER allowed to handle medications
what two things ...
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what is the term used to describe the entrance of foreign material into the larynx and lower respiratory
tract? - ANSWER-aspiration
under what conditions are COPE health scholars allowed to handle medication? - ANSWER-cope health
scholars are NEVER allowed to handle medications
what two things must you do when you are going to miss a shift? - ANSWER-1. CALL CHARGE NURSE of
assigned department within 15 minutes after the shift start time
2. email your department coordinator at least 24 hrs prior with valid reason for missing and replacement
shift time and date
code blue? - ANSWER-adult medical emergency (14+)
code silver? - ANSWER-person with weapon or hostage situation
code orange? - ANSWER-Hazardous spill or release
code red? - ANSWER-fire
name 4 diff types of PPE that you could use while participating in the hospital - ANSWER-gown
mask
gloves
goggles
5 ways to identify a patient? - ANSWER-patient's nurse
patients ID wristband
patient's chart
,white board in main nurses station
an open ended question
how far in advance should health scholars submit their leave of absence request for processing? -
ANSWER-two weeks prior to anticipated leave date
4 signs of fainting? - ANSWER-dizziness
nausea
loss of hearing
loss of vision
feeling hot
feeling clammy
5 arteries in the human body where a pulse can be measured - ANSWER-brachial
carotid
femoral
dorsalis pedis
popliteal
posterior tibial
radial
what is the central premise of universal standard precautions? - ANSWER-ALL bodily fluids are
potentially infectious
what is the normal heart rate or pulse for an adult? - ANSWER-60-100 bpm
what is the earliest date you can sign up for shifts for the following month? - ANSWER-the 1st of the
month
, according to the center for disease control (CDC) what is the best way to prevent the spreading of a
nosocomial infection? - ANSWER-washing your hands
what is the primary purpose for performing CPR? - ANSWER-to maintain circulation to vital organs
what is the number you have to dial to call a code in the hospital? - ANSWER-#7777
according to the CDC when leaving a contact or droplet isolation room, what is the order required for
doffing
PPE? - ANSWER-gloves
goggles
gown
mask
what does the acronym PASS stand for? - ANSWER-pull
aim
squeeze
sweep
on what artery do you palpate the pulse on an unconscious
infant?
child?
adult? - ANSWER-infant: brachial
child: carotid
adult: carotid
what pulmonary condition is defined by decreased air entry caused by permanent enlargement of the
airspace? - ANSWER-emphysema
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