TEAMWORK
A method of conveying care and empath to others.
What is therapeutic touch
The statistical probability of a harmful event
What is risk
The organization who provides recommended practices and technical information for the US medical professions
What is AAMI
A period within which death is expected, usually days to months.
What is End of life
PEP
Postexposure prophaylaxis
A preexisting opinion about a person or people based on affiliations, culture, economic status, and even their diseases.
What is bias
Fuel, Ignition, oxygen-rich environment
What is the Triangle of Fire
The process of cleaning the operating room of all organic material from all surfaces on a daily basis.
What is terminal cleaning
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
What are the 5 stages of Death.
Pallor, algor, rigor, livor
What are the 4 stages of mortis.
When teams are confronted with change, they must adjust their ways of working to accommodate the change
What is flexibility
This organization sets and enforces regulations related to safety in the environment, including hazardous chemicals and radiation.
What is the EPA
Provides health care professionals a way to determine if a patient care device requires sterilization, disinfection, or only surface cleaning to remove traces of organic soil.
What is the Spaulding system
In what year was the 5 stages of death created by Dr. Kubler-Ross.
What is 1960s
Sudden and severe
Acute
The way we use posture, gestures, and expressions to convey ideas and messages.
What is body language
Used in all patient care settings necessary for the protection of patients and staff.
What is standard precautions
Ultrasonic cleaners use a specific process to remove debris from instruments.
What is cavitation
The entire brain ceases to function without life support mechanisms
What is brain death
apnea
lack of breathing
The greatest challenge for health care workers is not the work itself.
What is good communication
What are foods to avoid if you have a latex allergy
The bacteria used during biological monitoring for steam sterilization
What is Geobacillus stearothermophilus
Document that specifies the exact nature of palliative care.
What is a living will
pleuritis
Inflammation of the pleura