BODY MECHANICS
What does the phrase "body mechanics" mean?
The way the parts of the body work together
What is the number one way to stop spreading germs?
Handwashing with soap and water
What tool do you use to stnad/pivot a resident?
a gait belt
A term for when you don't do something for the resident
Neglect, can be passive or active
Nourishment we obtain from food is called?
Nutrition
Type of equipment
lifts, gait belts, transfer mats, shower chairs
What is the 'dwell time' for bleach wipes
3 minutes
What tool/device should always accompany a foley bag?
a privacy bag
A term for when harm is inflicted
Abuse
When feeding a resident, how often do you give fluids?
Every 2-3 bites to aide in swallowing and hydration
How does body mechanics benefit a resident
resident safety (explain)
When do you take off an isolation gown after providing care?
Before leaving the patients room
Give 2 examples of the appropriate thing to do/say when a resident talks about his/her religious beleifs
1. listen
2. answer, when appropriate
A volunteer who advocates for residents rights
Ombudsman
What a resident who cannot eat dry foods at all or not enough food to keep them alive would use
Feeding tube
What is the name for the point in the body where the most weight is concentrated?
Center of gravity
What type of PPE would you use for an 'airborne precaution' room?
a fit tested N-95 mask, gloves, a gown, and a face shield or goggles
What are 4 factors that raise the risk for falls?
clutter, rugs, cords, wet floors, call lights out of reach, bed too high
the Federal Act to prevent abuse is called?
Elder Justice Act
What type of diet includes a wide range of food choices, some are required for health reasons
Therapeutic diet
What should you do before making an occupied bed?
1. Gather supplies
2. Raise bed to refrain from back injury
What is the difference between direct transmission and indirect transmission?
DIRECT: immediate transfer of pathogens from infected host to susceptible person through physical contact or close range droplets (examples: shaking hands, kissing, coughing)
INDIRECT: pathogens are transferred via contaminated objects (examples: dirty doorknobs, malaria from mosquitoes)
When do you put gloves on when performing basic skills?
when there is potential to come into contact with blood or bodily fluids
Physical punishment such as spanking or slapping
Corporal punishment
What does "NPO' mean?
nothing by mouth