chapter 4

Question 1

the centers for disease control and prevention (CDC)

Answer 1

adopted the term of universal precautions and expand it to be all body fluids, and patients and visitors.

Question 2

Why was The American Hospital Organization (AHA)

Answer 2

to adopt the Patient’s Bill of Rights

Question 3

Tachycardia

Answer 3

is rapid pulse rate (over 100 beats/min)

Question 4

Bradycardia

Answer 4

is slow heart rate (below 60 beat/min)

Question 5

Arrhythmia

Answer 5

any variation of the normal heartbeat

Question 6

what should you report after taking the pulse

Answer 6

pulse rate, regularity, and strength of the beat

Question 7

Hypotension

Answer 7

is low blood pressureBl.pr is below or= 110/70

Question 8

Hypertension

Answer 8

is high blood pressureBl.pr is above or= 140/90

Question 9

Tympanic temperature

Answer 9

thermometer is placed in the ear

Question 10

Axillary temperature

Answer 10

is under the arm pit