Safety & Infection Control
This is the most important way to prevent the spread of infection.
What is hand hygiene?
This system includes the heart and blood vessels.
Keeping patient information private is called this.
What is confidentiality?
A doctor who treats children.
This type of communication uses body language and facial expressions.
What is nonverbal communication?
The "R" in RACE stands for this.
What is rescue?
These items include gloves, masks, and gowns.
What is personal protective equipment (PPE)?
This system is responsible for breathing and oxygen exchange.
What is the respiratory system?
Getting permission before treatment is called this.
What is informed consent?
This career involves dosing and dispensing medication.
What is Pharmacy?
Listening carefully and responding appropriately is called this.
What is active listening?
The "P" in PASS stands for this.
What is pull (the pin)?
This link in the chain of infection refers to how a disease spreads.
What is mode of transmission?
Damage to this system can affect movement and coordination.
What is the nervous system?
Failing to provide proper care that results in harm is called this.
What is negligence?
This career involves taking X-rays and imaging.
What is a radiologic technologist?
This communication technique involves repeating back what a patient says to confirm understanding.
What is paraphrasing?
The abbreviation TPR stands for these three vital signs.
What is temperature, pulse, respiration?
The body systems that defend against infection.
A patient cannot absorb nutrients properly. This body system is most likely affected.
What is the digestive system?
Touching another person without permission is considered.
A person helps patients regain movement after an injury.
What is a physical therapist?
Information that cannot be seen or felt, often include symptoms, usually are statements or complaints from the patient, and use the patient's exact words.
The mnemonic SOAP is used for this type of documentation.
What is patient charting/medical records.
A healthcare worker who observes standard precautions would dispose of a dirty needle
in a/an:
A. Sharps container.
B. Biohazard bag.
C. Autoclave.
D. Incinerator.
What is sharps container?
After blood leaves the right atrium, what valve prevents back flow?
A. Aortic
B. Mitral
C. Pulmonary
D. Tricuspid
What is tricuspid valve?
Law that protects people from liability when they respond to an emergency.
What is Good Samaritan Law?
Treatment of babies.
A nurse asks, "You're taking your medication, right?" causing the patient to simply agree. This is an example of this type of question.
What is a leading question?
Establishes quality standards for laboratories.
What is CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments)?
You are working in a dental laboratory on the 4th floor of an office building when you hear the fire alarm. What should you do?
A. Wait until you receive some indication that this is a real fire and not a false alarm.
B. Call the fire department.
C. Evacuate the building using the stairs.
D. Go to the office and gather up as many records as possible.
Margie has always had white spots on her arm. They are MOST LIKELY caused by:
A. A lack of melanin.
B. Albino disorder.
C. Calcium deficiency.
D. Hives.
What is a lack of melanin?
Alice is an unmarried, 59 year old who has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. She is still of sound mind, but is afraid her condition will prevent her from making healthcare decisions as the tumor advances. What would allow her to designate her best friend to make decisions on her behalf?
A. Living Will
B. DNR request
C. HIPAA Authorization Form
D. Durable Power of Attorney
What is Durable Power of Attorney?
A worker who shows up late, argues, and ignores teamwork is lacking these skills.
What are soft skills?
A patient avoids eye contact due to cultural norms, but the provider assumes they are being dishonest. This is an example of this communication barrier.
What is lack of cultural competence?
Regulates health care and pension plans that private-sector employers provide to their employees.
What is ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act).