Health Sciences Fundamentals Flashcards
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What does the medical abbreviation 'PRN' mean on a medication order?
Answer: As needed
PRN (from Latin 'pro re nata') means a medication should be given only as needed rather than on a fixed schedule.
Which of the following is the correct sequence for handwashing according to CDC guidelines?
Answer: Wet, soap, scrub 20 seconds, rinse, dry
CDC guidelines require wetting hands first, applying soap, scrubbing for at least 20 seconds, rinsing, and then drying with a clean towel.
What is the normal resting adult heart rate range in beats per minute?
Answer: 60–100 bpm
A normal adult resting heart rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute; rates outside this range may indicate a medical condition.
In healthcare, what does HIPAA primarily protect?
Answer: Patients' protected health information (PHI)
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) sets national standards to protect patients' individually identifiable health information from unauthorized disclosure.
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions in healthcare settings?
Answer: To treat every patient's blood and body fluids as potentially infectious regardless of diagnosis
Standard Precautions require treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious to protect both healthcare workers and patients from transmission.
Which body position places a patient flat on their back?
Answer: Supine
The supine position places the patient flat on their back facing upward, commonly used for physical examinations and many medical procedures.