Term
| What are some products that help prevent pressure ulcers? |
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Definition
-Therapeutic beds and mattresses
Convuluted foam mattresses
alternating pressure pads with pumps
Full flotation beds
heel pads and elbow pads
wheelchair cushions |
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Term
| What are some products that address wound care? |
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Definition
-Primary Dressing
Bandages
Tape
Would Cleanser/Saline Solution
Topical antimicrobial agents
Antibiotics |
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Term
| What kind of wound dressing has grown in popularity? |
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Definition
| Moisture-retentive dressings |
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Term
| What are bandages used for? |
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Definition
| Support muscles, ligaments, and jointsl to treat varicose veins and other circulatory conditions, prevents athletic injuries, to provide compression. |
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Term
| What materials are tapes made from? |
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Definition
Plastic(stretch and give)
Micro porous paper(gentler)
Cloth or elastic(strong) |
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Term
| Why would a doctor choose a soapless cleanser rather than germicidal soap to clean a patient? |
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Definition
| Soapless cleansers have a lower pH level so they don't drive or irritate the skin, they also break down body waste. |
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Term
| What are some things the CDC recommends to help protect healthcare workers' hands? |
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Definition
| Use alcohol based waterless antiseptic, place dispenders at the entrance to every patients room, use lotions or creams, always cleanse hands after each contact. |
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Term
| How are surgical intruments classified? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the three kinds of forceps? |
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Definition
| Dressing, tissue, or hemostatic |
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Term
| What are the two main types of suture needles? |
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Definition
| Cutting Needles and atraumatic needles |
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Term
| What are some supplies used with autoclaves? |
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Definition
Indicator tapes(show temp.)
Sterilization indicators
Special wraps
See-through pouches and bags |
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Term
| What are the most common respiratory diseases? |
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Definition
COPD
Restrictive Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Obstructive Sleep Apnea |
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Term
| What are two ways Oxygen is deliever to the patient during Oxygen therapy? |
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Definition
| Oxygen Mask or Nasal Cannulas |
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Term
| What are some examples of DME? |
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Definition
| Wheelchairs/Rehab chairs, Walkers, and Bathroom Aids |
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Term
| What is the biggest needle risk for healthcare providers? |
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Definition
Needlesticks- AIDS
Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act
Fines up to 7000 per incident |
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