Infection
Microbes that cause infections are called this
Pathogens
When walking a person, the aide should stand here
To the side and slightly behind the person
How often should residents in a chair or bed be repositioned
Every 2 hours
The steps in RACE stands for
Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish
Every 2 hours
Pathogens
True/False, When transferring to the wheelchair, you will always need to confirm that the wheels are locked
True
What strong/large muscles are you using in good body mechanics?
The shoulders, arms, hips, and thighs
The steps PASS stands for
Pull the pin, Aim low, Squeeze the lever, and Sweep back and forth
How often should you be checking on restrained patients?
Every 15 minutes
Healthcare associated infections (HAI) are also called
Nosocomial infections
Dangling
What are the two most common ways to reduce friction and shearing with residents?
Rolling or lifting the person (do not pull the person up in bed by grasping under the arms)
True/False, Falls are the most common accidents in nursing centers
True
True/False, A patient is a fall risk and wont stay in bed, your first action is to restrain the patient by using wrist restraints
False, Always attempt a restraint alternative before using a restraint
These precautions are used for everyone, every time care is given
Standard precautions
When moving a person with weakness on one side, you transfer toward this side?
Strong side
What is the position called when you are lying on your stomach with the head turned to the side?
Prone
If a resident begins to fall, you should do this instead of stopping the fall or trying to prevent
Ease the person to the floor
What are some common types of restraint alternatives?
Personal alarm, Bed/Chair alarm, One-on-One with a resident, and Cushions
This is the simplest and most effective way to stop germs from spreading?
Practicing Hand Hygiene
This belt is safely used to assist residents in walking and transferring
Gait belt
True/False, Good Body mechanics involves keeping the item far away from the body
False (keep the item close to the body)
Before you clean up a hazardous substance, you need to check the ______
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
What must you have in order to place a restraint on a patient?
You need a doctors order