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47 Cards in this Set
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Least accurate way of temp reading |
Disposable thermometer |
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Most accurate way of temp reading |
Rectal thermometer |
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97.6° F |
37° C |
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Important steps for using tympanic thermometer |
Attach disposable sheath,pull adult ear up and back, child's down and back |
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Important for taking oral temp |
Make sure PT can breath through nose, place under tongue and to one side, make sure they haven't smoked or drank anything hot or cold |
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Importance of immunization |
Reduce chances if infection |
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Steps of taking rectal temp |
Use gloves and lubes, hold thermometer in place |
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Steps of taking Axillary temp |
Place shaft of thermometer facing forward |
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Pulse measurement |
Number of heats per minute 60-100 bpm is normal |
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Respiration measurement |
Number of breaths per min 14-20 normal |
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Usual ratio of pulse to respiration rate |
4:1 |
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Location of radial pulse |
Thumb side of inner wrist |
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Location of brachial pulse |
Inner side of point of elbow |
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Infants pulse Is taken at? |
Apical pulse located at apex of heart |
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Dyspnea |
Difficult or painful respiration |
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Tachypnea |
Rapid breathing |
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Hyperpnea |
Rapid and deep breathing |
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Internal factors affecting BP |
Blood volume, blood viscosity, vasoconstriction |
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Mercury sphygmomanometers |
No loanger manufacturered |
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Aneriod sphygmomanometer |
Circular gauge for measuring pressure |
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Some electronic sphymomanometers measure |
BP and oxygen saturation |
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Stethoscope bell |
Best for measuring low pitched sounds such as vascular and heart sounds |
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5 phases heard when BP cuff is deflated are called |
Korotkoff sounds |
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Palpatory method of obtaining BP |
Note the level of pressure when pulse disappears ( only systolic can be obtained with this method) |
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Auscultated BP |
Inflate cuff 30mmHG above level determined by palpation |
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Systolic pressure |
First tapping sound when taking BP |
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If a PT has had a mastectomy or breast surgery |
Take BP from unaffected arm |
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Emotional preparation for toddler physical exam |
Approach child slowly (also smile and use friendly tone of voice) |
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Birth-related crippling disease |
Cerebral palsy |
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Number of baby examinations in first year |
7 |
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During puberty |
Physical changes in both Male and females body hair grows |
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APGAR scale |
Used only at birth (3 times once at birth 5 mins after and 15 mins after birth) |
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Newborns pulse rate |
150-170 BPM |
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Part of MA's job |
To inform PT of preoperative and post operative instructions |
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Prior to performing dermal punctures |
Wash hands (should be done before any contact with PT) |
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Pounds to kilograms |
Divide by 2.2 |
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OSHA training |
Should be provided to employees at no cost |
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Material safety data sheet |
Lists possible hazards for solutions |
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Apical pulse |
Used for infants ( located at Apex of heart) |
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Red labels used for |
Biohazardous waste |
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How long should you wait to take a person's vitals after exercise (BP, pulse, temperature) |
15 mins |
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MA responsibilities include |
Keeping immunization records, ensuring proper vaccine storage and handling |
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When taking vitals on a child |
Take temperature last |
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Informed consent is needed |
When giving immunization to a child under 18 |
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Down syndrome incidence increases |
As the maternal age increases |
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Cardiovascular malformation in the fetus |
Leads to congenital heart disease |
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DtaP stands for |
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) |
