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?

    <p>Phase V sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Airborne Precautions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Neurologic deterioration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>75 to 90 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To reduce shearing forces on the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To keep the patient in correct alignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Keep the work near the center of gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is shearing force as described in the text?

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

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

    <p>Slide the patient without lifting</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Maintaining correct alignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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