Terminology
I am a system of learned beliefs and behaviors practiced by a group of people.
What is culture?
What is a combative resident?
I am body language and facial expressions.
Assess me first in an emergency.
What is situation and victim?
I am the single most important step in preventing diseases.
What is hand washing?
I am blue-ish tinged skin.
What is cyanotic?
I should always be reported and the most common in facilities.
What is a fall?
I am smell, sight, hearing and touch.
What is objective information?
My breath smells fruity and I'm very thirsty.
Always take time for this step, even in an emergency.
What is putting on gloves?
When I say "everything is fine" I'm being this.
Use me properly to have save energy and prevent injury.
What is body mechanics?
Do not use me when speaking to families and residents. I am sometimes confusing.
What is medical terminology?
Perform this if I'm conscious and I cannot breathe.
What is abdominal thrust?
Follow me for every resident.
What is Standard Precaution?
I can be caused from infection, eating too much or undiagnosed diabetes.
What is DKA?
What is SDS, Safety Data Sheet?
Use me to explain positions and locations.
What is imaginary clock?
I am the primary goal when someone is having a seizure.
What is resident safety?
I am almost always spread by direct contact with people.
What is MRSA?
I am a harmful microbe that invades and multiplies.
What is a pathogen?
Avoid this when lifting or moving something.
What is twisting waist?
I come at the end and paralyzed.
What is -plegia?
My blood supply is altered and I'm staring into place.
What is shock?
I transmit by touching an infected wound or infection.
What is a contact disease?