When you have completed this chapter, you will be able to do the following:

• Complete all objectives from Part One of this book.
• Match vocabulary words with their correct meanings.
• Measure and record height and weight of an adult, child, and infant.
• Summarize the importance of measuring the circumference of an infant’s head.
• Explain what a drastic change in growth patterns may indicate.
• Explain how to read a visual acuity test and the importance of the results.
• Compare and identify examination positions by name.
• List four basic examination techniques and explain their purposes.
• Compare similarities and differences between a general physical examination and a limited examination to rule out a condition.
• Identify symptoms of twelve physical conditions and state the appropriate patient education for each.
• Explain two types of pediatric appointments.
• List thirteen guidelines to follow when preparing for a surgical procedure.
• Reread Chapter 20, “Central Supply/Central Processing Worker”:
  • Decontamination
  • Preparation area
  • Sterile wraps
  • Sterilization
  • Monitoring effectiveness of sterilization
• Name five public health issues that require an official report with a public agency.
• Match common prescription abbreviations with their meanings.
• Match controlled substances with their assigned schedule level.
• Name four drug reference books.
• Describe methods to ensure safekeeping of medication.
• Write a formula for calculating medication dosage.
• Match metric measures with their equivalent standard measure.
• Name the six “rights” of medication administration.
• Recognize the guidelines for preparing and administering medications.
• Explain why it is important to observe liquid medication, and describe what to observe.
• Match the route of administration with its description.
• Explain why injections are given instead of other methods of medication administration.
• Describe areas where it is not appropriate to give an injection.
• Describe syringe- and needle-handling techniques that prevent accidental needle sticks.
• Recognize different types of parenteral medication containers.
• Name medications commonly administered by the Z-track method.
• Differentiate between intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and Z-track injections.
• Name and explain the purpose of common immunizations.
• Demonstrate all procedures in this chapter.
• Apply all procedural techniques with confidence.

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