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What is the purpose of performing a neurologic check as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of performing a neurologic check as mentioned in the text?
- To evaluate neurologic deterioration (correct)
- To determine diastolic pressure
- To measure intracranial pressure
- To assess height in patients
When is the phase IV Korotkoff sound used, according to the text?
When is the phase IV Korotkoff sound used, according to the text?
- During a neurologic check
- To measure Systolic pressure
- In patients with a compromised immune system
- To determine diastolic pressure (correct)
What is the most common device used to measure height for adults and older children?
What is the most common device used to measure height for adults and older children?
- Intracranial pressure gauge
- Helminths kingdom ruler
- Airborne Precautions meter
- Height rod attached to a standing scale (correct)
Which sound represents diastolic pressure in the Korotkoff sounds?
Which sound represents diastolic pressure in the Korotkoff sounds?
What precautions are needed for patients with TB according to the text?
What precautions are needed for patients with TB according to the text?
What does a decrease in level of consciousness indicate according to the text?
What does a decrease in level of consciousness indicate according to the text?
What is the recommended angle for elevating the head of the bed in a Fowler's position?
What is the recommended angle for elevating the head of the bed in a Fowler's position?
Why is it important to work at the same level as the object when moving a patient?
Why is it important to work at the same level as the object when moving a patient?
What is the purpose of placing a footboard at the bottom of the bed?
What is the purpose of placing a footboard at the bottom of the bed?
What action should be taken when changing bed linens to reduce the risk of injuries?
What action should be taken when changing bed linens to reduce the risk of injuries?
What is shearing force as described in the text?
What is shearing force as described in the text?
How should you position a patient in order to minimize shearing forces when moving them up in bed?
How should you position a patient in order to minimize shearing forces when moving them up in bed?
In which position is the workload kept near the worker's center of gravity?
In which position is the workload kept near the worker's center of gravity?
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