health science final exam 2023 with 100% correct answers
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Health science
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Health Science
health science final exam 2023
feet 10-8 inches apart, one foot slightly forward, weight on both feet, point toes in the direction of movement, bend from the hips and knees, keep your back straight, use the strongest and largest muscles - ANSWER-broad base of support
____ microorganisms are p...
health science final exam 2023
feet 10-8 inches apart, one foot slightly forward, weight on both feet, point toes in the direction of
movement, bend from the hips and knees, keep your back straight, use the strongest and largest muscles
- ANSWER-broad base of support
____ microorganisms are part of the normal flora of the body and are beneficial in maintaining body
processes. - ANSWER-nonpathogenic
this type of injury is the most common among health care workers b/c of improper body mechanics -
ANSWER-fatigue (back injury)
what are the three main bloodborne pathogens that healthcare workers are concerned with - ANSWER-
hiv, hepatitis b, and heptatis c
___ is a process that destroys all microorganisms - ANSWER-sterlization
what helps determine what type of isolation is used - ANSWER-causative agent, transmission, and
antibiotic resistance
what kinds of instruments do chemicals disinfect - ANSWER-anything contaminated with pathogenic
organisms
to prevent from contaminating sterile-gloved hands, follow the guidelines of keeping your hands in __ of
you and ____ the waist - ANSWER-front;above
which of the following doesn't describe taking care of bedridden patients?
a. bedridden patients should be re-positioned every 2 hours
b. it causes discomfort to the patient
c. they should be moved to stimulate circulation
, d. turning bedridden patients prevents pressure ulcers - ANSWER-b
which of the following signs, if noted in a patient during a transfer, should cause concern and results in
immediate ceasing of the transfer?
a. itching
b. patient refusal
c. sleepiness
d. paleness - ANSWER-d
if you note the sign that you answered about in the "immediate concern" question, what does this
potentially mean is occurring in your patient?
a. he is having an allergic reaction and should be returned to the bed immediately
b. the patient is too tired and may fall during the transfer
c. the patient is experiencing a drop in blood pressure also called orthostatic blood pressure change -
ANSWER-c
a ____ is tightening or shortening of a muscle due to lack of movement - ANSWER-contraction
when entering a patient's room, what are some ways that you can provide the patient with privacy -
ANSWER-knock, close door or privacy curtain
a co-worker spills a cleaner on their arm, where should you look for first-aid directions and treatment -
ANSWER-msds
____ doesn't kill spores and is used or instruments that do not penetrate body tissue - ANSWER-
antisepsis
before leaving a patient in the bed, make sure that the call bell is out of reach and the patient is
comfortable - ANSWER-false
be sure to keep the side rails up when leaving the patient so that they can get to the bathroom -
ANSWER-false
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