Infection Control
Objective/Subjective
Communication Barriers
Special Needs Communication
Chapter 2 General
100

Precautions that are to be practiced at all times, by all healthcare workers, and applied to all body fluids of all patients.

What are standard precautions?

100

A patient complains of a runny nose and cough

This is subjective

100

phrases that are used over and over again and do not really mean anything.

What are cliches

100

    A loss of function or ability.

What is impairment

100

the process of exchanging information with others


What is communication?

200

Gloves, Eye Protection, Gowns/Suits, Masks

What is PPE/Barrier Devices


200

A CNA witnesses a resident throwing up

This is objective

200

unconscious behaviors used to release tension or cope with stress.

What are defense mechanisms?

200

A disorder that affects a person’s ability to function and often causes inappropriate behavior; confusion, disorientation, agitation, and anxiety are common symptoms.

What is a mental health disorder?

200

the part of a word that contains its basic meaning.

What is the root?

300

A disease causing organism

What is a pathogen?

300

A patient complains of stress and anxiousness

What is subjective

300

a defense mechanism where a person unconsciously or consciously attributes their own feelings, thoughts, or traits to someone else

What is projection?

300

    the normal functioning of emotional and intellectual abilities.

What is mental health?

300

information based on what a person sees, hears, touches, or smells; also called signs.

What is objective information?

400

The most effective way to prevent disease transmission

What is handwashing?

400

A patient complains of stomach cramps

This is subjective

400

a system of learned beliefs and behaviors that is practiced by a group of people and is often passed on from one generation to the next.

What is culture?

400

Offer large-print books, audiobooks, digital books, and Braille books if necessary.

Guideline for dealing with visually impaired residents

400

the inability to control the bladder or bowels.

What is incontinence

500

Blood    Urine    Feces    Saliva    Seminal or Vaginal Secretions

What are bodily fluids

500

A doctor sees a patient fall and twist their ankle

This is objective

500

a defense mechanism that involves unconsciously blocking out undesirable thoughts, feelings, or memories to protect the mind from anxiety and emotional pain

What is repression

500

Violent or hostile behavior

What is combative?

500

communicating without using words

What is nonverbal communication?

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