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Why should pulse and respirations be taken together?
If your patient is aware that you are taking respirations, they may breathe faster or slower to change results.
Is a patient in a induced c aware of the situation.?
Is a patient in a induced coma aware of her surrounding.
What does patient alert mean?
"Patient alert" refers to a state in which a patient is conscious, responsive, and aware of their surroundings. It indicates that the patient can engage in communication, follow instructions, and demonstrate an understanding of their situation. This term is often used in medical settings to assess a patient's neurological status and overall condition. Being alert is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment.
Importance's of communication?
Communication within a hospital or medical facility is extremely important. A patient's condition, care plans, and possible medication Allergies all play a significant role in one's health. It is important that all care takers are well aware of everything having to do with the patient, their lives are dependent upon it.
A controlled study when neither the patient nor the examiner is aware of whether the patient is receiving a treatment is called aan?
A controlled study where neither the patient nor the examiner is aware of whether the patient is receiving a treatment is called a double-blind study. This design helps eliminate bias in the assessment of treatment effects, as it prevents both parties from having preconceived notions that could influence outcomes. Double-blind studies are commonly used in clinical trials to ensure the validity and reliability of the results.
What are symptoms of cardiac arrhythmia?
The most common symptom of arrhythmia is abnormal heartbeat awareness. The patient becomes aware that something is wrong whit his heartbeat. It is not always harmful, but it can be a prologue of a serious heart condition.
What makes an excellent nurse?
From my 2 personal hospital experiences: - always appear cheerful - always give the patient hope - always pray for you patient - always respond as quickly as possible - always be extremely aware of any changes in condition, then take ACTION. Do not wait. Get a doctor if necessary.
How can vinegar take the heat out of a sunburn?
I am not aware that it can. I would imagine pouring any cool liquid over a sunburn will chill it down some, but I am not aware of any properties that vinegar would possess that would improve the patient's comfort or condition. I would instead consider a topical benzocaine cream, or something similar.
How many times to wash hands after examining a patient with hepatitis?
That exam is based on blood tests. The hepatologist or a medical doctor don't need to touch a patient with hepatitis. He only need to read the test results. Medical personnel, in general, are fully aware of the procedures when they examine a patient who carries a contagious disease. For an infectious patient, they gown up and put on gloves before entering the room. Before contact with another patient you hope that they wash their hands thoroughly, but with the advent of Purell, that may be all you get.
What are example of legal behavior?
Ethics is always present in a hospital. Some things you may consider unethical is a DNR, in which if the patient goes into cardiac arrest or a condition like that, doctors cannot under any circumstances revive the patient, and must allow them to die. Another, is that if a patient is infected with the blood of another patient (for whatever reason) who, say, has HIV. The patient, or even nurse or doctor, must not be aware they have been infected. This is technically leaking patient information out, and is forbidden/ illegal. Ethics is a wide spectrum, and these are just a few examples of possibly unethical behavior that is "legal."
Why is it important to check respiration while checking the pulse rate?
If a patient is aware that you are counting his breaths they may alter the pattern. It is easy after you finish taking the pulse to count the respirations and the patient is not aware so they don't alter the pattern. This allows you to get a good measurement
Why are visual field tests do?
Visual field tests (perimetry) can detect blind spots in a patient's field of vision before the patient is aware of them. Certain defects may indicate glaucoma.
