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chapter 1 & 2How can a student find out about requirements for certification testing? - ANS-Through NHA or
NCCT
How does an EKG technician choose the right size sphygmomanometer for the patient? -
ANS-by the range of the cuff, if the cuff is to big or small go to the next range
List and describe two government agencies that are concerned with infection control and safety
in healthcare. - ANS-Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC0
List and explain three types of history that are important to obtain from the patient. - ANS-Full
name, date of birth, and medicine allergies
List and explain two types of penalties that a healthcare facility or healthcare worker can incur
for violating HIPPA. - ANS-Mishandling/misusing patients PHI, criminal charges with monetary
fines or jail time.
List five signs and symptoms that can indicate a patients pain even if she states she is not in
pain. - ANS-increased pulse, sweating, nausea, vomiting, tightening the jaw
List four types of PPE - ANS-Gloves, gowns, masks, goggles
List situations in which vital signs should be reported to the nurse immediately. - ANS-pulse rate
is out of range (60-100BPM), or very rapid or slow rates.
List three causes each of hypotension and hypertension. - ANS-hypo; dehydration, excessive
bleeding, dizziness
hyper; stress, smoking, or a diet high in sodium
List three factors that can interfere with pulse oximetry. - ANS-patients extremities are cold, poor
circulation, wearing dark nail polish
List three factors that might cause a patients temperature reading to be inaccurate. -
ANS-Smoking, excessive earwax, mouth pain
List three types of transmission-based precautions and give an example of a disease that is
spread by each type of transmission. - ANS-Air-borne; tuberculosis, measles, chickenpox
Droplet; influenza
Contact; MRSA, pink eye, c. diff
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