HST Final Review

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What are leukocytes?

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Leukocytes, or white blood cells, are blood cells that help the body fight infections and other diseases. A normal count ranges from 4,500 to 11,000 cells per cubic millimeter of blood.

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What is enteral feeding?

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Enteral feeding is a method of delivering nutrition directly into the gastrointestinal tract, typically through a tube. Common methods include nasogastric tubes, orogastric tubes, and gastrostomy tubes.

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What is active assistive range of motion (ROM)?

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Active assistive ROM is a type of physical therapy where a therapist helps a patient perform movements to increase strength and endurance, allowing the patient to participate actively in their rehabilitation.

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When should an N-95 or HEPA mask be worn?

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An N-95, P-100, or HEPA mask must be worn for airborne precautions to protect against airborne pathogens.

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What is a figure-eight wrap?

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A figure-eight wrap is a common bandage technique used to support and immobilize a sprained ankle, providing stability and compression.

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What are erythrocytes?

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Erythrocytes, or red blood cells, are responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returning carbon dioxide to the lungs for exhalation.

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What are thrombocytes?

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Thrombocytes, or platelets, are small cell fragments in the blood that play a crucial role in blood clotting and wound healing.

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What are droplet precautions?

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Droplet precautions are infection control measures used to prevent the spread of pathogens that are transmitted through respiratory droplets, such as during coughing or sneezing.

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What are contact precautions?

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Contact precautions are measures taken to prevent the spread of infections that can be transmitted through direct or indirect contact with an infected person or their environment.

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What is the purpose of intravenous feeding?

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Intravenous feeding, or parenteral nutrition, is a method of delivering nutrients directly into the bloodstream for patients who cannot eat or absorb food through the gastrointestinal tract.