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NHOH HM Manual Ch 12
NAVEDTRA 14295B Ch 12: Inpatient Care
Question | Answer |
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A medical patient is prescribed therapeutic bed rest primarily for what reason? | To prevent further damage to body systems |
A health care provider can reasonably expect that all patients admitted for surgical procedures will exhibit which of the following characteristics? | Be fearful and anxious |
SF 522, Request for Administration of Anesthesia and for Performance of Operations and other Procedures, is normally signed by a parent, legal guardian or spouse EXCEPT when? | The patient is able to do so |
When a regional anesthetic is administered, the patient can expect what effect? | Pain will be reduced or eliminated in the body part injected or swabbed |
In general anesthesia, a stimulation of vital signs is evidence of what level of anesthesia induction? | Stage 2 |
Dropping a metal basin on the operating room floor may cause a violent response from a general anesthesia patient in what stage of anesthesia? | Stage 1 |
In the immediate postoperative recovery phase, a patient's skin color may be indicative of all of the following EXCEPT what? | The patient's ability to recover from the anesthetic agent |
When permitted, postoperative patients should be encouraged to ambulate to improve the functions of what physiological systems? | Renal System Digestive System Lymphatic System |
When caring for a young, otherwise healthy orthopedic patient requiring immobilization, the HM can anticipate all of the following EXCEPT what? | Periods of dizziness associated with disorientation |
Unless otherwise directed by the physician, when one is applying a cast to an arm, the patient's wrists is generally in which of the following positions? | Extended about 10 degrees Neutral Position Flexed about 30 degrees SPECIFIC POSITION IS IMMATERIAL |
Cane height is measured from the floor to the _______. | Wrist |
True or False: The cane is used on the unaffected side of the body. | True |
Auxiliary crutches should be fitted so that the patient's elbows are maintained with a ___ to ____ degree bend. | 20 to 30 |
True or False: When climbing stairs, the patient should be taught to go "up with the bad and down with the good." | False |
What are some examples of unsafe places to walk on using crutches? | Uneven Sidewalk Thick Carpet Hardwood Floor with Throw Rugs |
Which ambulatory device provides the most stability? | Walkers |
A patient who has been fitted with a cast should be instructed to return to the medical treatment facility as soon as possible under what circumstance? | The extremity affected by the cast is numb |
In the theory of death and dying, it is suggested that most people exhibit five stages. The stage where the terminal patient becomes concerned about the state of his/her affairs and family members is known as __________. | Depression |
Patient falls may be avoided by taking what preventive measures? | 1. Proper use of bed/gurney side rails. 2. Keeping floors dry and uncluttered 3. Instructing patients on the proper use of walking aids. |
Electrical and electronic equipment poses significant injury hazards. What is an authorized mean of reducing this hazard? | Having medical repair perform electrical safety checks on all new equipment. |
True or False: Skin contact burns can be caused by ice bags or hypothermia blankets. | True |
During a fire evacuation, what procedure is NOT considered appropriate? | Turn off all oxygen equipment not necessary to sustain life |
Environmental hygiene is directed toward producing a healthy environment and includes such practices as maintaining unit cleanliness and _______. | 1. Providing for adequate ventilation. 2. Limiting noise levels. 3. Proper disposal of soiled articles. |