loss of function or ability; it can be partial or compete loss.
What is impairment?
100
the way the part of the body work together when a person moves
What is body mechanics?
100
when something is blocking the tube through which air enters the lungs.
What is obstructed airway?
100
a living thing or organism that is so small that it can be seen only under a microscope
What is a microorganism?
200
spoken or written words
What is verbal communication?
200
speak clearly, slowly, and in good lighting. directly face the person. the light should be on our face, not on the residents.
What is hearing impairment?
200
confusion about person, place, or time
What is disorientation?
200
method to attempt to remove an object from the airway of someone who is choking.
What are abdominal thrusts?
200
mucus coughed up
What is sputum
300
is based on what a persons sees, hears, touches, or smells
What is objective information?
300
use the face of an imaginary c ock as a guide to explain the position of objects that are in front of the resident.
What is vision impairment?
300
can be caused by dry heat, wet heat, or chemicals
What are burns?
300
occurs when organs and tissues in the body do not receive an adequate blood supply
What is shock?
300
a gov agency under the department of health and human services that have guidelines and laws concerning infection prevention.
What is CDC Center for Disease Control and Prevention?
400
something a person cannot or did not observe
What is subjective information?
400
the abnormal functioning of the emotional and intellectual abilities.
What is a mental disorder?
400
a federal gov agency that makes rules to protect workers from hazards on the job
What is OSHA
400
difficulty swallowing
What is dysphagia?
400
treating blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes as if they were infected.
What is standard precautions?
500
sends messages just as words do
What is body language?
500
violent or hostile behavior
What is combative?
500
being mentally alert and having awareness of surroundings, sensations, and thoughts.
What is conscious?
500
difficulty breathing
What is dyspnea?
500
single most common way for healthcare-associated infections to be spread is via __________. _____________ is the most important thing NA's can do to prevent the spread of disease.