Legal/Ethical Issues
Knowledge of right and wrong that guides your actions
What are ethics
The #1 way to prevent spread of infection
What is hand washing
Normal range for respirations
What is 12-20
Wiping front to back
What is perineal care for a female
DNR
What is do not resuscitate
A law protecting privacy and security of health information
What is HIPAA
The first line of defense against infections
What are standard precautions
Normal range for pulse
What is 60-100
Need waterproof pad, 2 washcloths, 1 towel, basin, and soap
What is catheter care
NPO
What is nothing by mouth
A patient signing a document stating they allow a procedure to be done
What is written consent
Using PPE of standard precautions, gown, and gloves
What is contact precautions
A blood pressure of 130/90
What is hypertension
What is foot care
VS
What is vital sign
A CNA giving pain medication
What is malpractice
Using PPE of standard precautions and surgical mask
What is droplet precautions
What site do you feel for when beginning to take blood pressure
What is the brachial artery
Wash from inner to outer flipping cloth with each stroke
What is modified bed bath
w/c
What is wheelchair
A CNA not turning a bed bound patient every 2 hours and the patient develops a pressure injury
What is negligence
Using PPE of standard precautions and respirator
What is airborne precautions
What is the 5th vital sign?
What is pain
Rinse under moderate temperature water before washing
Denture care
bsg
What is blood sugar glucose