Healthcare Aide Medical Terminology & Procedures

Question 1

What does the medical abbreviation 'PRN' stand for?

Accepted Answer

As needed

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Immediately

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Every hour

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Before meals

Question 2

Which of the following is a standard patient positioning technique?

Accepted Answer

Fowler’s position

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Supine position

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Trendelenburg position

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Lithotomy position

Question 3

What does the term 'tachycardia' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Fast heart rate

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Slow heart rate

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Low blood pressure

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Shortness of breath

Question 4

Which of the following is a key step in performing hand hygiene?

Accepted Answer

Washing hands for at least 20 seconds

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Rinsing hands quickly without soap

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Using only hand sanitizer always

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Drying hands without washing

Question 5

Which procedure is used to measure a patient's blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Sphygmomanometry

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Pulse oximetry

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Electrocardiogram (ECG)

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Capillary refill test

Question 6

What does the term 'cyanosis' indicate in a patient?

Accepted Answer

Bluish discoloration of the skin

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Excessive sweating

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High body temperature

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Swollen lymph nodes