100% CORRECT WELL DETAILED ANSWERS|LATEST
CORRECT = 100
100
INCORRECT=0
STUDY MATERIALS.......DESIGNED TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
1
, SPOTLIGHT 1
AND 100% CORRECT WELL DETAILED ANSWERS|LATEST
UPDATE!!!!!!2026|GUARANTEED PASS|GRADED
pulse - ANSWER the beat generated when the heart contracts and pumps blood
through arteries
pulse rate - ANSWER the number of heartbeats per minute
apical pulse - ANSWER listening to the apex of the heart with a stethoscope at the 5th
intercostal space in left midclavicular line
apnea - ANSWER absence of breathing
dyspnea - ANSWER difficulty breathing
orthopnea - ANSWER difficulty breathing when lying down
tachypnea - ANSWER rapid breathing
cheyne-stokes - ANSWER alternating periods of slow, irregular / difficulty breathing
and rapid, shallow breathing with short periods of apnea
systollic - ANSWER when the ventricles contract pushing blood from the heart
2
,diastollic - ANSWER when the ventricles are relaxed
blood oxygen - ANSWER the amount of oxygen in the blood measured with a pulse
oximeter
objective information - ANSWER also known as signs ; can be measured by medical
professional
subjective information - ANSWER based on symptoms or personal experience or
feelings of the patient
semi-fowlers - ANSWER position of head elevated 45 degrees or less
fowlers - ANSWER position of head elevated 45-60 degrees
supine - ANSWER position of lying flat on their back
contact precautions - ANSWER used for patients with disease or suspected diseases
that are spread by touch
droplet precautions - ANSWER used for patients with disease or suspected diseases
that are spread by droplets when a person coughs, sneezes, or is suctioned
airborne precautions - ANSWER used for patients with disease or suspected diseases
that are spread through the air after a person coughs or sneezes
standard precautions - ANSWER treats all blood, body fluids, nonintact skin & mucous
membranes as if they were infected
3
, CDC - ANSWER conducts research and investigates diseases outbreaks
OSHA - ANSWER sets standards to protect workers and investigates workplace
accidents
infection control - ANSWER also known as infection prevention
infection - ANSWER occurs when harmful microorganisms called pathogens invade the
body and multiply
microorganism - ANSWER a living thing that is so small it is only visible under a
microscope
electrocardiogram - ANSWER records electrical activity of the heart
ambulatory care - ANSWER any setting where medical care is given without the
patient being admitted to a hospital
acute care - ANSWER treatment given when the patient is admitted to the hospital
compassion - ANSWER a genuine sense of concern for others
empathy - ANSWER the ability to understand and share in feelings of others
sympathy - ANSWER the expression of concern for another person's feelings
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CORRECT = 100
100
INCORRECT=0
STUDY MATERIALS.......DESIGNED TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
1
, SPOTLIGHT 1
AND 100% CORRECT WELL DETAILED ANSWERS|LATEST
UPDATE!!!!!!2026|GUARANTEED PASS|GRADED
pulse - ANSWER the beat generated when the heart contracts and pumps blood
through arteries
pulse rate - ANSWER the number of heartbeats per minute
apical pulse - ANSWER listening to the apex of the heart with a stethoscope at the 5th
intercostal space in left midclavicular line
apnea - ANSWER absence of breathing
dyspnea - ANSWER difficulty breathing
orthopnea - ANSWER difficulty breathing when lying down
tachypnea - ANSWER rapid breathing
cheyne-stokes - ANSWER alternating periods of slow, irregular / difficulty breathing
and rapid, shallow breathing with short periods of apnea
systollic - ANSWER when the ventricles contract pushing blood from the heart
2
,diastollic - ANSWER when the ventricles are relaxed
blood oxygen - ANSWER the amount of oxygen in the blood measured with a pulse
oximeter
objective information - ANSWER also known as signs ; can be measured by medical
professional
subjective information - ANSWER based on symptoms or personal experience or
feelings of the patient
semi-fowlers - ANSWER position of head elevated 45 degrees or less
fowlers - ANSWER position of head elevated 45-60 degrees
supine - ANSWER position of lying flat on their back
contact precautions - ANSWER used for patients with disease or suspected diseases
that are spread by touch
droplet precautions - ANSWER used for patients with disease or suspected diseases
that are spread by droplets when a person coughs, sneezes, or is suctioned
airborne precautions - ANSWER used for patients with disease or suspected diseases
that are spread through the air after a person coughs or sneezes
standard precautions - ANSWER treats all blood, body fluids, nonintact skin & mucous
membranes as if they were infected
3
, CDC - ANSWER conducts research and investigates diseases outbreaks
OSHA - ANSWER sets standards to protect workers and investigates workplace
accidents
infection control - ANSWER also known as infection prevention
infection - ANSWER occurs when harmful microorganisms called pathogens invade the
body and multiply
microorganism - ANSWER a living thing that is so small it is only visible under a
microscope
electrocardiogram - ANSWER records electrical activity of the heart
ambulatory care - ANSWER any setting where medical care is given without the
patient being admitted to a hospital
acute care - ANSWER treatment given when the patient is admitted to the hospital
compassion - ANSWER a genuine sense of concern for others
empathy - ANSWER the ability to understand and share in feelings of others
sympathy - ANSWER the expression of concern for another person's feelings
4
