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white blood cells
fight infection
red blood cells
carry oxygen
plasma
Fluid portion of blood
Platelets
blood clotting
pulse
Beat of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries.
pulse rates
adult (60-90)
child (80-120)
infant (120-150)
what is assessed when checking pulse?
rate
rhythm
quality
what can pulse quality be described as?
,strong
weak
bounding
thready
standard precautions
recommendations that must be followed to prevent transmission of pathogenic
organisms by way of blood and body fluids
pathogen
An organism that causes disease
supine
lying on the back
prone
lying face down
patent
open airway
aspiration
Breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs
DOT
Department of Transportation
9 classes of hazardous materials
1) Explosive
2) Gases
3) Flammable & Combustible Liquids
, 4) Flammable Solids
5) Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
6) Poisonous & Infections Substances
7) Radioactive
8) Corrosives
9) Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
health hazard
(blue) may cause or suspected of causing serious health effects
Flammable Hazard
(red) The product could ignite (catch on fire) if exposed to flames, sparks, friction, or
even heat.
Special Hazards
(white) Foreseen hazards/risks common to certain types of businesses that are not
covered in an ordinary policy. For example, woodworking plants and paint shops.
instability hazard
(yellow) chemical imbalance
HIPPA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Arteries
carry blood AWAY from the heart
veins
Blood vessels that carry blood BACK TO the heart
Capillaries