CERTIFICATION EXAM
PPE - ANSWERS-Personal Proctective Equipment
What does PPE consist of: - ANSWERS-1.) single use gloves- cover the hands
when having direct contact with consumer. 2.) Utility gloves- cover for hands
when using disinfectants or chemicals for cleaning surfaces. 3.) gown/apron- cover
for the skin and clothing when there a chance of being splatter with potentially
infective fluid. 4.) Mask- cover to prevent blood or body fluids from splashing
inthe face or mouth. 5.) Mouthpiece or plastic airway- prevent the need for direct
contact when providing mouth to mouth resusciation.
Transmission Based Precautions - ANSWERS-Contacts, respiratiory, skin and
linen, blood borne, enteric
Exposure to HIV or HBV exits in every health care setting. In the assisted housing
area the incidents of this type of exposure could be by - ANSWERS-Deep tissue
injury, needle stick, & direct contact with blood
Procedure for needle stick - ANSWERS-1.) report injury immediately to
supervisor. 2.) allow wound to bleed freely. 3.) obtain medical evaluation & first
aide immediately. 4.) Complete facility incident report. 5.) Remeber - you will be
offreda test for HIV & other infectious diseases when you have been exposed.
Vital Signs - ANSWERS-
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CERTIFICATION EXAM
- ANSWERS-1. temperature (T). 2.) pulse (P). 3.) Respiration (R). 4.) Blood
Pressure (BP). 5.) O2 sats
Temperatures - ANSWERS-1.) orally, 2.) rectally, 3.) axillary, 4.) otic (tympanic)
5.) skin
Temperature Normal is - ANSWERS-98.6 F and 37 C
Ear scan thermonmeter - ANSWERS-1.) Completes in 30 seconds. Temperature is
99.5 F
Oral - ANSWERS-Reading in 3 minutes Normal oral temperature is 98.6
Axillary - ANSWERS-Reading is 10 minutes and normal aillary temperature is
97.6 F
Rectal - ANSWERS-Placed in the rectum and hold for 3 to 5 mins & temperature
is 99.5 F
Skin/Transfermal - ANSWERS-Termperature is 94 F
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