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RTE 1000 Chapters 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17 & 18
RTE 1000 Chapters 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17 & 18
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RTE 1000 Chapters 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17& 18
What are the most prevalent characteristics of the human diversity? What is another
term for human diversity? - ANS-Age
Disability
Economic status
Education
Ethnicity
Family status
First language
Gender
Geographic location
Organizational level
Physical characteristics
Political affiliation
Religious preference
Sexual Orientation
Work style or ethic
Human diversity is also known as cultural diversity
Describe direct and indirect modes of infection transmission - ANS-Direct : Hand
Holding, Coughing, Sexual contact, Touching of some sort
Indirect : Vector - mosquito, flea, tick infects person to person
Formite (vehicle) - Food, water, equipment (inanimate objects)
List levels of Maslow's hierarchy of needs from the lowest level to the highest. -
ANS-Physiological Needs : Air, food, water, shelter, clothing, sleep
Safety and security needs : Health, employment, property, family, stability
Love and Belongingness Needs : Friendships, family, intimacy, connections
Self-Esteem Needs : Confidence, achievements, respect of others, connections, need
for individuality
Self Actualization : Morality, creativity, Acceptance. Experience purpose, meaning and
inner potential
When is touching a patient valuable? - ANS-for emotional support, for emphasis, and for
palpation
, Blood pressure Pulse Pain level Lab results
Which one does not belong? Why? - ANS-pain level
do not belong because Lab results can be used to test on patients on whether or not
the patient has any abnormalities like the other options.
What is the typical sequence of the stages of dying or grieving process for a terminally
ill patient? - ANS-Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
What are the sacred seven elements of the patient clinical history? - ANS-Localization
Chronology
Quality
Severity
Onset
Aggravating or alleviating factors
Associated manifestations
Describe orthostatic hypotension - ANS-A drop in blood pressure when a patient stands
up too quickly
All transfers should be initiated toward patient's weak side (True/False) - ANS-False
What is the base of support and how it can be increased? - ANS-base of support is the
foundation on which a body rests, it can be increased by standing with the legs far apart
When is removing a cervical collar permissible? - ANS-after the physician has reviewed
the images and determined it is safe
What methods can be used to reduce the amount of patient motion? - ANS-A common
method of reducing patient motion involves the use of positioning sponges.
What is the leading cause of work-related injuries in the field of health care? -
ANS-Back injuries, back pain and slip discs are caused by heavy lifting or improper
technique
What is nosocomial infection? - ANS-hospital acquired infection
List normal ranges for healthy adults, children and infants (if applicable): - ANS-Blood
pressure:
Adult
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