Infection control
The most effective way to prevent the spread of many infections in healthcare settings
What is proper hand hygiene?
This should be checked before beginning a patient's bath to prevent burns.
What is the water temperature?
The number of times oral care should be given a day.
What is twice?
This should be obtained before assisting a patient with dressing.
What is consent?
This instrument is used to listen to a patient's heart and lungs.
What is a stethoscope?
When healthcare workers should perform hand hygiene
What is both before and after patient contact?
This should be protected by keeping the patient covered during a bed bath.
What is privacy?
These removable dental appliances should be cleaned and stored according to care instructions.
What are dentures?
This arm should be dressed first when a patient has one weak arm.
What is the weaker arm?
This device is used to measure a patient's body temperature.
What is a thermometer?
These letters stand for personal protective equipment.
What is PPE
These should be thoroughly dried to prevent moisture buildup and irritation.
What are skin folds?
This type of care helps maintain healthy teeth and gums.
What is oral care?
This arm should be undressed first when a patient has a weak arm.
What is the stronger arm?
What is a sphygmomanometer?
Protective coverings worn when contact with blood or bodily fluids is anticipated.
What are gloves?
These skin findings should be reported to a nurse or supervisor.
What is a new rash or broken skin?
This should be done if a patient begins coughing during oral care.
What is stopping the procedure?
These should be locked before transferring a patient into a wheelchair.
What are the wheelchair brakes?
This device measures the percentage of oxygen carried by the blood using a sensor, usually placed on a finger.
What is a pulse oximeter?
This occurs when germs spread from one person or surface to another
.What is cross-contamination?
This is promoted by allowing patients to perform the parts of personal care they can safely manage.
What is independence?
These personal grooming tools should never be shared between patients.
What are razors?
These techniques help prevent injuries to healthcare workers and patients during transfers.
What are proper wheelchair brakes?
This piece of equipment is used to transport patients who cannot safely walk.
What is a wheelchair?