Infection Control
This is when you should wash your hands with soap and water.
What is after using the bathroom, before, during and after food preparation, after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing, after changing a soiled diaper or when they are visibly soiled?
This person can call 911.
Who is everyone?
A progressive brain disorder that makes it difficult for people to remember things, think clearly, communicate and take care of themselves.
What is dementia?
Taking medication that was not intended for you.
What is drug diversion?
This is how long you should wash your hands with soap and water.
What is at least 20 seconds?
A resident did not consent for a new medication. Can the nurse give the medication anyway?
No.
This person does NOT need to be present for 911 to be called.
Who is a nurse?
This person should be notified if you suspect that drug diversion has occured.
What is your supervisor?
This is one of the most important things you can do to stop the spread of germs and to stay healthy.
What is keeping hands clean?
A resident is having a procedure and has questions about it. The nurse told her she can't give her any information. Is this ok?
No, the resident has the right to get information about her care.
Upon arrival of EMS, residents may refuse this.
What is going with EMS via ambulance to the ER?
These are the 4 ways diseases are passed around.
What is airborne transmission, bloodborne transmission, contact transmission, and droplet transmission?
Why was Carl (a resident) able to say no to getting stitches in his hand?
The resident has the right to refuse treatment.
The sequence for PUTTING ON personal protective equipment (PPE).
What is gown, mask, face shield, then gloves?
A resident prefers to take her shower at 2pm instead of 8am. The nurse says no, you have to take it at your scheduled time. Is this ok?
No, the resident has the right to choose the time she wishes to shower.