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Healthcare Infection Control and Anatomy

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What is the primary reason for tilting an unresponsive patient's head back?

To assess for signs of traumatic injury
To lift the tongue from the back of the throat and improve the airway (correct)
To improve the patient's breathing
To monitor the patient's vital signs

After delivering a shock with an automated external defibrillator, what should you do next?

Initiate chest compressions immediately (correct)
Begin assessing the patient's vital signs
Provide oxygen therapy
Check for signs of cardiac compromise

What is the term for the ability to record changes in a patient's condition over time?

Trending (correct)
Evaluating
Monitoring
Assessing

What is the primary purpose of the secondary assessment?

To find and treat non-life-threatening injuries or conditions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for skin that is bluish in color?

Cyanotic (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate location for chest compressions on an adult?

Over the lower half of the sternum (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of wearing a Hepa mask?

To prevent the spread of tuberculosis from the patient to the healthcare provider (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for opening the airway of a patient with possible neck or spinal injury?

Jaw-thrust maneuver (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using a pocket face mask during ventilations?

It minimizes direct contact with the patient's mouth and nose (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to place your feet when lifting a patient?

Feet shoulder-width apart, with one foot forward (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of proper body substance isolation (BSI) precautions?

To prevent the spread of infection from the patient to the healthcare provider (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of inserting an oropharyngeal airway?

To improve ventilations delivered by way of a bag mask device (B) Signup and view all the answers

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