Infection Control Measures and Blood Pressure Measurement Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Phase V sound Signup and view all the answers

What precautions are needed for patients with TB according to the text?

Airborne Precautions Signup and view all the answers

What does a decrease in level of consciousness indicate according to the text?

Neurologic deterioration Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended angle for elevating the head of the bed in a Fowler's position?

75 to 90 degrees Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to work at the same level as the object when moving a patient?

To reduce shearing forces on the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of placing a footboard at the bottom of the bed?

To keep the patient in correct alignment Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken when changing bed linens to reduce the risk of injuries?

Keep the work near the center of gravity Signup and view all the answers

What is shearing force as described in the text?

A force that causes a downward and forward pressure on tissues Signup and view all the answers

How should you position a patient in order to minimize shearing forces when moving them up in bed?

Slide the patient without lifting Signup and view all the answers

In which position is the workload kept near the worker's center of gravity?

Maintaining correct alignment Signup and view all the answers

Infection Control Measures and Blood Pressure Measurement Quiz

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What is the purpose of performing a neurologic check as mentioned in the text?

When is the phase IV Korotkoff sound used, according to the text?

What is the most common device used to measure height for adults and older children?

Which sound represents diastolic pressure in the Korotkoff sounds?

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 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?

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 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?

In which position is the workload kept near the worker's center of gravity?

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