Legal Stuff
Infection Control
Patient Safety
Personal Cares
Nutrition and Diets
100
Nursing homes are required to be "surveyed" yearly by this type of agency
What is a state agency
100

This is the name for the process of events that cause disease in people

Chain of Infection

100

This acronym tells us what to do in case of fire

R.A.C.E.

100

Repositioning, skin care, keeping linens wrinkle free, and ensuring that shoes fit correctly are all steps that can help prevent what condition?

Pressure ulcers

100

A patient on fluid restriction may also have this type of diet

Low-sodium

200

These documents tell us how to handle different hazardous materials, and are required to be available in every facility

What are Safety Data Sheets

200
This is the term for steps used to protect residents and staff from contact with bodily fluids

Standard Precautions

200

This action is used to clear an airway when a person is choking

Abdominal Thrust

200

A pressure ulcer in which all layers of skin are open would be classified as what stage?

Stage 3

200

This team member makes a determination about whether a patient needs thickened liquids

Speech therapist/pathologist

300

This law sets standards for Nursing Assistant training and registration

Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act

300

This is the term for keeping someone with a contagious disease in a special room so they do not have contact with other people

Isolation

300

Falls, pressure injuries, constipation, incontinence, loss of dignity, dehydration, and feelings of helplessness are all risks when using what types of things to restrict patient movement

What are physical restraints

300

These are used to help prevent fluid pooling, swelling,  and blood clots in the legs

Anti-Embolic Stocking (TEDS or elastic stockings OK)

300

This term refers to when a patient cannot swallow or has difficulty swallowing

dysphagia

400

This law defines standards of care for long-term care facilities

Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act

400

This is the term for the techniques used to control and reduce the spread of pathogens

Medical Asepsis

400

This is the first thing you should do if you find a resident on the floor

Call for help

400

CNAs should take this precaution to avoid aspiration when providing oral care to a comatose patient 

Turn head to the side

400

Headache, drowsiness, sweet breath odor, nausea, and hot skin are all symptoms of this condition

Hyperglycemia

500

This law requires facilities to tell patients about their rights to make treatment choices, and says that they must be asked if they have a living will or durable power of Attorney

The Patient Self-Determination Act

500

This is the single most effective standard precaution

Hand Washing

500

An abnormal electrical discharge in the brain can cause this event

What is a seizure

500

When bathing a resident, water should not exceed this temperature

115 degrees F

500

Eggs, poultry, meats, fish, and dairy are good sources of this essential nutrient

Protein

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