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The "T" wave on an ECG tracing is evidence of what change in polarization? Repolarization of the ventricles What anatomical structure located at the top of the larynx closes the airway and prevents foreign bodies from entering the trachea? The epiglottis Which structure is most likely to cause obstruction of the airway when an anesthetized patient is lying in a supine position? The tongue What is the "supine" position? Pt laying face up What is the "fowlers"...

Medical records should contain: General/business info Chief complaint History of present and past illness Consent forms Radiographs Referrals Notes Anesthesia records Op notes Medications Discharge score Review of Systems: General Weight loss, loss of appetite, fatigue, and weakness may indicate metabolic disease (thyroid problems, diabetes) Review of Systems: Skin Bruising, bleeding, discoloration may indicate clotting disorders, liver or adrenal disease Review...

endocarditis inflammation of the endocardium (the lining of the cavities of the heart and connective tissue bed) hypertension greater then 140/90 diuretics an agent that promotes excretion of urine digitalis a pharmacologic agent used to treat congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and paroxysmal tachycardia of the atria ischemia deficiency of blood to a body part due to functional constriction or obstruction of a blood vessel p wav...

Myocardium Cardiac Muscle In what order does blood flow through the heart Right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left atrium, Mitral valve, left ventricle , aorta. Right atrium receives blood from which three sources? 1. Superior Vena Cava- above the heart 2. Inferior Vena Cava- below the heart 3. Coronary Sinus- blood from the veins of the heart muscle Diastolic The pressure in the arteries Systolic The pressur...

Addison's disease A disease due to hyposecretion of glucocorticoids, characterized by low blood pressure, diarrhea, digestive disturbance, and a bronzelike pigmentation of the skin Adjunctive agents Agents that supplement the primary anesthetic agents to augment or enhance the effects of the primary agent Allergenicity Having the property of an allergen, a substance that will elicit an allergic response in sensitive individuals Alveolus (plural: alveoli) A small air sac...

Anemia Reduction of the quantity of red blood cells or hemoglobin. Angina pectoris Chest pain with the feeling of suffocation usually due to deficiency of blood supply to the myocardium resulting in ischemia to the myocardium, caused by poor coronary circulation. Anticholinergic A drug that counteracts the action of ecetylcholine, the neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system and thereby counteracts the parasympathetic nervous system. Antiemetic A drug that ...

Signs of malignant hyperthermia Tachycardia, CO2 retention, muscle rigidity, increase in body temp, lethal arrythmia Tx for malignant hyperthermia EMS, O2, dantrolene, cold saline IV, ice packs-groin, axilla,neck What tyoe of med is methohexital/brevital Barbiturate Side effects of brevital Apnea on induction, muscle twitching, hiccups, decrease in BP, increase in HR, laryngospasm, bronchospasm What type of med is pentothal/Thiopental Barbiturate Side effe...

Wave of Depolarization an advancing wave of charge reversal as the nerve impulse advance a long the neuron Wakefullness system consists of a central core in the brainstem with neurons that radiate to the cortex Vomiting Center the center in the brainstem that induces vomiting Vital Centers centers in the brainstem that control such physiologic processes as blood pressure and pulse, depth and rate of respiration Vestibular nerve part of the eighth cranial nerve th...

Pulmonary artery One of two arteries that carry venous (oxygen poor) blood from heart to lungs What type of intubation is preferred with emesis with aspiration? ETT. LMA or combitube acceptable. What emergency would a cricothyrotomy typically be performed? Airway obstruction Atropine would be given in which emergency? Symptomatic bradycardia Adenosine would be given in which emergency? SVT Amiodarone would be given in which emergency? V. Tach What ...

Which classification of fire involves flammable liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, paint, paint thinners, propane, and butane? Class B Which of the following safe work practices should be used when working with electricity? Grounding, bonding, and GFCI's Any man-made cut, cavity, trench or depression in an earth surface is known as a Excavation To properly care for your PPE, you must Inspect it before each use and clean it after each use A hazard which can cause...

Place a check next to the most frequent sided OSHA violation .................. A)lockout tag out B) fall protection C) electrical wiring D) Machine guarding B) fall protection Circle the key elements that are essential to recognizing hazard and reducing and or eliminating work place hazards................ A) management commitment and employee involvement B) worksite analysis C) hazard prevention and control D) safety and health training B) worksite analysis D) safety and he...

What is the most frequently cited OSHA violation? Fall Protection What key elements are essential to recognizing hazards and reducing or eliminating workplace hazards? Management commitment and employee involvement You are encouraged to ask your coworkers/supervisor for information whenever you have a problem or are in doubt about what to do on a job? True It is your responsibility to follow all safety regulations, inform your employer of any unsafe condition; report all ...

what is the most frequently cited OSHA violation ? Fall Protection what are the key elements that are essential to recognizing hazards and reducing and/or eliminating workplace hazrds 1.) management commitment and employee involvement 2.) hazard prevention and control 3.) worksite analysis 4.) safety and health training you are encouraged to ask your __________ for information whenever you have a problem or are in doubt about what to do on a job. Supervisor it is your ...

OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration What is the most frequently cited OSHA violation? Fall protection Key elements in recognizing hazards and reducing/eliminating workplace hazards a. Management Leadership b. Hazard Prevention and Control c. Program Evaluation and Improvement d. Worker Protection e. Multi-employer Work sites f. Hazard Identification and Assessment g. Education and Training You are encouraged to ask your______ for informatio...

Fall Protection a system designed to minimize injury from falling when the work height is 6 feet or greater OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administration Hazard Prevention and Control Which of the following is a key element to recognizing hazards Management Commitment and Employee Involvement Which of the following is a key element to recognizing hazards Worksite Analysis Which of the following is a key element to recognizing hazards Safety and Health T...

What is the most frequently cited OSHA violation? Fall Protection What key elements are essential to recognizing hazards and reducing or eliminating workplace hazards? Management commitment and employee involvement You are encouraged to ask your coworkers/supervisor for information whenever you have a problem or are in doubt about what to do on a job? True It is your responsibility to follow all safety regulations, inform your employer of any unsafe condition; report all ...

While technical staff are preforming duties in the dialysis unit which team member must always be present A. Registered nurse B. Medical director for unit C. Lab technician A. Registered nurse Two techs are heatedly discussing pt care situation. Which team member is responsible for disciplinary action A. Registered practical nurse B. Human resource manager C. Dialysis nurse manager C. Dialysis nurse manager Which credentialing agency for dialysis includes items such as wate...

The functional unit of the kidney, or the structure of the kidney that does all of the work, is the: Nephron A nephron is made up of: A glomerulus and a tubule system What is NOT a symptom of uremia? elevated hematocrit Bob's dry weight is 62 kg. Her pretreatment weight is 67 kg. Priming saline is 240 mL, rinse back is 200 mL, fluid from meds is 100 mL , and she is not allowed any fluids during treatment. What is the total amount of fluid weight to be removed during trea...

eritoneal dialysis different from hemodialysis in which of the following ways PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter Which of the following dialyzers is used currently Hollow tube The glomerular filtration rate is an important index to renal function and in the normal adult is approximately 125ml/min/1.73m2 The most likely cause of post renal failure is Benign prostatic hypertrophy What percentage of transplanted kidneys is functional 1 year after transplanti...

Which of the following practices helps to build a patient's immunity to hepatitis B? Vaccination A patient asks the technician, "What does uremia mean?" The technician response should be based on the understanding that uremia is an increase of wasters in the blood A central venous catheter may be used as a vascular access when a patient has inadequate blood vessels in the limbs Before a dialysis treatment, the patient tells the technician, "Yesterday, I felt terrible ...