| A | B |
|---|
| when completing a medical/dental form | the patient's signature signature and date verifies the information is correct |
| PDR | stands for physician desk reference |
| proper way to correct a mistake on the health history | draw a line thru the mistake sign and date that you made the change |
| an example of a medical alert | allergy to a medication |
| diastolic the bottom number | when the heart is resting during blood pressure reading |
| systolic the top number | when the heart is rushing thru the artery during blood pressure |
| artery you palpate to take the pulse | radial artery |
| the artery you palpate before you place the cuff to take the bloodpulse | brachial artery |
| syncope | fainting put patient in supine position head down feet elevated |
| the most severe acute allergic reaction is | anaphylactic shock |
| angina | severe pain in the chest |
| hypoglycemia =insulin shock | most commonly encountered acute problem associated with diabetes. usually caused by not eating give sugar |
| ABC means | airway, breathing, circulation |
| CPR means | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| perform heimlich maneuver | when a patient is choking |
| normal blood pressure | 120/80 |
| normal pulsereading | 80 beats per minutes |
| epilepsy | pt taking dilantin which cause gum tissue to be hyperplastic, anxiety may cause seizures, see patient frequently |
| epileptic seizures | grand mal, petit mal |
| restore carbon dioxide levels | if your pt has tingling of hands and feet, dizziness |
| universal treatment of emergencies | open airway, check pulse, respiration, bloodpressure |
| life threathening situation | anaphylactic shock, myocardial infraction, bacterial endocarditis |
| medication for angina pectoris | nitroglycerin |
| hyperventilation | rapid breathing |
| treatment for seizures | do not place anything in patient's mouth, keep airway open by tilting head when seizure is over |
| refill oxygen tank at | 500 psi |
| yellowish of the eyes is sign of | hepatitis B |
| if a patient is sick with the flu | refer to a physician and reschedule |
| mask should be changed when | wet |
| handwashing is done | first thing in morning and last thing at the end of day 2 minutes |
| intact skin is | most important human barrier |
| health histories | all yes answers should be circled in red, written with ink blue or black, make sure all questions are answered |
| keep in mind if a patient is consuming aspirin daily his | blood count and platelet may be altered |
