Self-Care
This term refers to actions people take for themselves to maintain health and prevent illness, including hygiene, lifestyle, and nutrition.
What is self-care?
This aspect of personal care includes brushing and flossing your teeth daily.
What is dental care?
In caregiving, this sense might help you notice an unusual or unpleasant odor, which could be a sign of a health issue.
What is the Sense of Smell?
According to OSHA, this type of equipment is essential for protection against hazards in caregiving.
What is PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)?
One of the top tips for fire safety is to install these in your home, especially near sleeping areas.
What are Smoke Alarms?
Name any two of the seven pillars of self-care, which include knowledge and health literacy, and mental well-being or self-awareness.
What are physical activity, healthy eating, risk avoidance, good hygiene, and/or rational use of products and services
A normal range for an adult's systolic blood pressure should be less than this number.
What is 130?
This physical change, like a tear-streaked face or redness of the skin, could be a visible sign of a health concern in caregiving.
What is a Visible Physical Change?
This term refers to any disease that can be passed between people or animals, often called “infectious” or “transmissible” diseases.
What is a Communicable Disease?
In case of a fire, this is the advised action after exiting your home, as part of a fire escape plan.
What is GET OUT, STAY OUT, and CALL FOR HELP?
This psychological condition results from enduring stress for a prolonged period without adequate self-care.
What is burnout?
Maintaining good health also includes opportunities for these, which can be hobbies or other enjoyable activities.
What are Leisure/Recreation Opportunities?
Noticing this through touch, like hot, moist, or cool skin, is crucial in assessing an individual’s health.
What is the Temperature of the Skin?
OSHA recommends this practice as the primary method for preventing infection in healthcare settings.
What is Handwashing?
This is the recommended frequency for testing smoke alarms in your home according to fire safety guidelines.
What is Every Month?
In self-care, this term refers to the emotional exhaustion and reduced ability to empathize, often experienced by caregivers.
What is compassion fatigue?
In adults, this is the normal range for pulse, measured in beats per minute.
What is 60 to 90 beats per minute?
This type of change in behavior, such as increased aggression or self-injurious behavior, requires urgent attention in caregiving.
What is a Rapid Behavioral Change?
This type of precaution is essential in caregiving and involves procedures to prevent infection from bloodborne pathogens.
What are Universal Precautions?
This term refers to the emergency alert indicating that a severe storm or tornado has been sighted and immediate action is necessary.
What is a "Warning"?
For foster parents, self-care is crucial because they often deal with children who have experienced this.
What is hardship or the impacts of trauma?
The normal range for an adult's diastolic blood pressure should be less than this number.
What is 85?
This sign of a potential medical emergency might include labored or noisy breathing, crying, or moaning.
What are Audible Distress Signals?
In the caregiving setting, this term refers to the practice of disposing of infectious materials in a red biohazard bag.
What is Regulated Waste Disposal?
This is the recommended action to take if you encounter a broken electrical wire or exposed electrical outlet in a workplace or home setting.
What is Report it Immediately and Do Not Touch it?