Infection Prevention
When performing peri care on a female you wipe from
Front to Back
Stop dressing or undressing a resident if the resident complains of this
Pain
Always put call bell
within reach of the resident
This is a progressive disease characterized by a gradual decline in memory, thinking and physical ability, over several years
Alzheimer's Disease
Care of the body after death is called
Post mortem care
Fever and chills • Sniffling and snorting • Coughing and sneezing • Hacking up globs of green or yellow, slimy mucous may be signs of this
Respiratory Infection
Linen should never be put here
on the floor
This is the single most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of disease
Handwashing
This is increased agitation, confusion and hyperactivity that begins in the late afternoon and builds throughout the evening
Sundowning
An illness or injury from which the person will not likely recover and ends in death
Terminal illness
Use clean area of washcloth for each stroke during this kind of care
Perineal care
Will also accept eye care
A diabetic patient should never have lotion put here
between toes
What is the minimal amount of time you should wash your hands?
20 seconds
This is a condition in which an individual has mood swings and changes in energy levels including the ability to function. The mood swings can alternate from extreme activity (a manic episode) to periods of deep depression (a depressive episode).
Bipolar disorder
What are these 5 stages referred to - denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance
Five stages of grief
When doing a bath, you wash these first
Eyes and face
Unconscious patients should be placed in this position prior to mouth care
lateral position
Always ____________ after you have removed gloves
Wash Hands
This mental illness may cause a loss of interest in activities such as eating, sleeping, and work. The individual may suffer intense emotional and physical pain. If left untreated, this mental illness may lead to suicide, especially in older adults.
Depression
This is a program for people who are dying (usually less than six months to live) who's purpose is to improve the quality of life for a person who is dying, provides comfort measures and pain management and preserves dignity
Hospice Care
These are the minimum infection prevention practices that apply to all patient care, regardless of suspected or confirmed infection status of the patient, in any setting where health care is delivered.
Standard Precautions
You find a resident on the floor- you should never do this without the nurse assessing the patient first
try to get them up
This is the way you should always carry linen- dirty or clean
Away from your body/ clothing
This mental illness interferes with an individual’s ability to interact with others, make decisions, think normally, and communicate clearly. Individuals who experience hallucinations may see someone or something that is not really present or hear a conversation that is not real. Individuals who experience delusions may believe that other people are controlling their thoughts
Schizophrenia
According to this person the dying resident and family may pass through five stages of grief
Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross