Emergency
What is the first thing you should do if someone is having a syncopal episode?
Get them to a safe spot
Then call for help
What is a systemic infection?
An infection that affects the entire body
MRSA
Contact precautions
Define OBRA
Federal law put into place in 1987 based on poor care given. Sets standards of care, including standards for nursing assistant training
What does the acronym F.A.S.T. stand for?
Face
Arms
Speech
Time
DEFINE HAI
Healthcare-associated Infection
Clostridium defficile
Contact precautions
Battery
Touching someone without their consent
What is a CVA
Cerebrovascular Accident
What is sputum?
Mucous coughed up
Tb (tuberculosis)
Airborne precautions
Malpractice
person is injured due to professional misconduct through negligence, carelessness, or lack of skill
Explain the acronym PASS
Use of fire extinguisher
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
What is the only fluid not included in standard precautions?
Sweat
COVID
Airborne precautions
Ombudsman
Legal advocate for residents
Define Hemiparesis
Numbness or weakness, especially to one side
Gown
Gloves
Mask/ HEPA respirators
Influenza
Droplet Precautions
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Federal government agency that makes rules to protect workers from hazards on the job