Saftey
absence of pathogenic microorganisms
What is Asepsis?
rescue patients, alarm, confine the fire, extinguish or evacuate.
what is R.A.C.E. ?
Paper, wood and cloth fires
What type of fire requires a type A fire extinguisher?
Stance with feet shoulder width apart
What is wide base support
Exercises that help prevent loss of muscle mass and joint contracture
What is range of motion?
infections among the most common disease found in humans, belong to the plant kingdom caused by yeasts and molds.
What is fungi?
Improve health care for the public
What is the Joint Commission?
Acceptable for use on any fire
What are fire extinguishers marked ABC used on?
Back injuries prominent among health care
What is musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
Supine with extremities moderately flexed, legs bent
What is Dorsal recumbent?
Hand Hygiene, use if PPE, Safe handling of potentially contaminated equipment or surfaces in pt environment, Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette, safe injection practices
What are standard precautions?
Restraints which immobilize pt or part of PT's body
What is SRD?
Uncontrollable, unexpected, psychologically shocking even that is unique and have a significant impact
What is a Disaster situation?
assists with balance and coordinate movements smoothly and effectively
What is appropriate body alignment
Sitting up in bed at 90 degree angle resting forward tilt while supported by pillow on over bed table
What is Orthopneic?
simple set of effective practices designed to protect health workers and patients from infection.
What are universal precautions?
Make sure the facility is following their own rules/regulations/policies and procedures
Why do facilities pay The JC?
Electric cautery equipment and high intensity light cords
What are common ignition sources in the OR?
Skeletal muscles and nervous system work to maintain balance or
what is equilibrium
Supine with hips and knees flexed, thighs abducted and feet positioned in stirrups
What is Lithotomy?
group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls that can cause disease.
What is Bacteria?
Unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury
What is Sentinel event?
Run-Hide-Fight focuses on how to remove yourself from the situation if possible
What is the Active Shooter initiative?
Prevention and good body mechanics help prevent injury
What is ergonomics
Legs elevated, PT's head lower than body, used to treat shock
What is Trendelenburg?