EXAM 1 - EGAN'S WORKBOOK: CHAPTER 3 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE

The flow of electricity is called _________ -:- current The third prong in the neutral wire, or _________ which helps prevent electrocution. -:- ground Electrocution can occur in the form of a(n) __________ shock. This might happen if you are standing on a wet floor and a power cord fell onto the floor. -:- macro A small shock, or _________, is a hazard to patients who have pacemakers, ECG leads, ad indwelling heart catheters. -:- micro 2 | P a g e | G r a d e A + | 2 0 2 4 / 2 0 2 5 2 0 2 4 /2025 | © copyright | This work may not be copied for profit gain | Excel! Micro shock can occur when the ___________ wire gets broken, so dont ever roll beds or other equipment over the electrical power cords. -:- ground Even though oxygen is ____________ and does not burn, it greatly speeds up an existing fire. -:- nonflammable For a fire to start, you also need ____________ material, and heat. -:- combustible You must make sure that ignition sources such as _________ are not allowed when oxygen is in use. -:- cigarettes Put these guide lines for ambulation in order: 3 | P a g e | G r a d e A + | 2 0 2 4 / 2 0 2 5 2 0 2 4 /2025 | © copyright | This work may not be copied for profit gain | Excel! dangle the patient, sit them up, assist to a standing postition, encourage slow and easy breathing, lower the bed and lock the wheels, move the IV pole close to the patient, provide support while walking. -:- the bed the IV pole close to the patient them up e the patient t to a standing position rage slow and easy breathing de support while walking Name 3 risks that are common among patients receiving respiratory care. -:- r