Test 2 Navy Corpsman Exam Questions and
Correct Answers.
Antibacterial
Directed or effective against bacteria
Antiseptic
Preventing or arresting the growth of microorganisms
Dyspnea
Labored or difficult breathing
Apnea
Absence of breathing
Tachypnea
Excessively rapid breathing
Respiration
Measurement consists of one inhalation and one exhalation
Blood Pressure (B/P)
The force that circulating blood exerts against artery walls as the heart contracts and relaxes. (mmHg)
Systolic pressure (SBP)
The pressure created in the arteries when the heart contracts and forces blood out. First sound you hear.
Diastolic blood pressure (DBP)
The pressure remaining in the arteries when the heart is relaxed. Last sound you hear.
Perfusion
Blood flow through tissue, providing oxygen and nutrients while also removing waste.
Hypotension
Abnormally low blood pressure; may cause insufficient perfusion of internal organs
Hypertension
Abnormally high blood pressure; may cause rupture of the arteries and destruction of organs.
Vital Signs
, Temperature, Pulse, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rate, Pulse Oximetry (SPO2), and Pain
OPQRST (History of Present Illness-HPI)
Onset,Provocation,Quality,Region, Severity,Time
SAMPLE
Sign and symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent past medical history, Last oral intake,Event leading
up
Medical asepsis (Clean Technique)
Procedures used to reduce and prevent the spread of microorganisms. Hand hygiene and using gloves.
Surgical asepsis
Procedures used to eliminate all microorganisms, including spores, from an object or area.
Rub hands vigorously, lathering thoroughly for...
15 seconds to 2 minutes
Standard precautions are concepts in which all body fluids are...
assumed to be infected with blood-borne pathogens.
Chain of infection
A sequence of circumstances where all events must occur to develop an infection.
Standard precautions
A group of infection prevention practices that apply to all patients, regardless of suspected or confirmed
diagnosis.
Pathogen
A disease producing microorganisms.
Microorganisms
An organism of microscopic or ultramicroscopic size.
Isolation
A separation for the period of communicability of infected people or animals. To limit the spread.
Links of chain of infection
Infectious Agent> Reservoir>Portal of Exit>Mode of Transmission>Portal of Entry>Susceptible Host
Infectious Agent (Pathogen)
Disease causing microorganism.
Correct Answers.
Antibacterial
Directed or effective against bacteria
Antiseptic
Preventing or arresting the growth of microorganisms
Dyspnea
Labored or difficult breathing
Apnea
Absence of breathing
Tachypnea
Excessively rapid breathing
Respiration
Measurement consists of one inhalation and one exhalation
Blood Pressure (B/P)
The force that circulating blood exerts against artery walls as the heart contracts and relaxes. (mmHg)
Systolic pressure (SBP)
The pressure created in the arteries when the heart contracts and forces blood out. First sound you hear.
Diastolic blood pressure (DBP)
The pressure remaining in the arteries when the heart is relaxed. Last sound you hear.
Perfusion
Blood flow through tissue, providing oxygen and nutrients while also removing waste.
Hypotension
Abnormally low blood pressure; may cause insufficient perfusion of internal organs
Hypertension
Abnormally high blood pressure; may cause rupture of the arteries and destruction of organs.
Vital Signs
, Temperature, Pulse, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rate, Pulse Oximetry (SPO2), and Pain
OPQRST (History of Present Illness-HPI)
Onset,Provocation,Quality,Region, Severity,Time
SAMPLE
Sign and symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent past medical history, Last oral intake,Event leading
up
Medical asepsis (Clean Technique)
Procedures used to reduce and prevent the spread of microorganisms. Hand hygiene and using gloves.
Surgical asepsis
Procedures used to eliminate all microorganisms, including spores, from an object or area.
Rub hands vigorously, lathering thoroughly for...
15 seconds to 2 minutes
Standard precautions are concepts in which all body fluids are...
assumed to be infected with blood-borne pathogens.
Chain of infection
A sequence of circumstances where all events must occur to develop an infection.
Standard precautions
A group of infection prevention practices that apply to all patients, regardless of suspected or confirmed
diagnosis.
Pathogen
A disease producing microorganisms.
Microorganisms
An organism of microscopic or ultramicroscopic size.
Isolation
A separation for the period of communicability of infected people or animals. To limit the spread.
Links of chain of infection
Infectious Agent> Reservoir>Portal of Exit>Mode of Transmission>Portal of Entry>Susceptible Host
Infectious Agent (Pathogen)
Disease causing microorganism.
