Vital signs include

• Blood pressure measurement

• Indication of patient’s mental status

• List of patient’s symptoms

• Notation of whether the patient is pale or flushed

An oral temperature reading of 37°C is considered

• Normal

• Low

• Slightly elevated

• High

What is the most important way to prevent the spread of pathogens?

• Using antibacterial wipes on all surfaces

• Washing hands

• Wearing gloves

• Refusing to care for patients who appear to be sick

An N95 respirator

• Filters out 95% of room air

• Filters out 95% of airborne biological particles

• Filters out 95% of nonoxygen air components

• Covers 95% of a healthcare worker’s face

Which regulation requires employers to protect healthcare workers from exposure to bloodborne hazards?

• HIPAA

• Standard Precautions

• MRSA

• Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

Where is a tympanic thermometer used?

• In the mouth

• Across the forehead

• Under the arm

• In the ear

Excessive sweating is called

• Cyanosis

• Flushing

• Pallor

• Diaphoresis

Skin that is __________ and clammy may accompany diaphoresis.

When a stethoscope is used to listen to the heartbeat it is called

• Palpation

• Auscultation

• Oscillation

• Interpretation

Breathing that requires visible effort regardless of body position can be called

• Labored breathing

• Apnea

• Orthopnea

• Struggle breathing