EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Clinical manifestations for sleep apnea - answer-
snore loudly with apneic periods up to 60 sec,
occurring at least 30 times a night, day time
somnolence, headache, depression, increase
weight.
Where is the apical pulse located? - answer-5th
intercostal space, left mid-clavicular line
Where to palpate the brachial pulse? - answer-
Just below the bend of the elbow (AC), medial
aspect.
Proper PPE for contact precaution [c.diff,
wounds, etc] - answer-Gown and gloves
Proper PPE for droplet precaution - answer-
Surgical mask within 3 ft of pt
Proper PPE for airborne precaution [TB] - answer-
respirator (N95) and negative pressure room
, Illnesses requiring droplet precautions - answer-
Pertussis, influenza, diphtheria, pneumonia,
bacterial meningitis
Illnesses requiring airborne precautions -
answer-Measles, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
(SARS), Varicella (chickenpox), and Mycobacterium
tuberculosis
How to remove a wound dressing? - answer-From
clean area to contaminated area
How to draw up urine sample from catheter? -
answer-swab collection port of catheter with
antiseptic swab. Insert needle and aspirate urine
in syringe.
Which insulin can be given IV: - answer-Humulin R
Enoxaparin - answer-(Lovenox)- anticoagulant
Gas forming foods - answer-legumes
Cleansing an ulcer - answer-Cleanse from the
innermost point then outwards