Anatomy
Pumps blood around the body
What is the function of the heart?
Hand washing
How can you prevent infection?
Treating patients with respect
What does respecting dignity mean?
Nurse / Healthcare assistant
Who provides direct patient care?
Temperature
Patient has a fever — what should you check?
Skin
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Personal Protective Equipment
What does PPE stand for?
Permission before care
What is consent?
Doctor
Who diagnoses illness?
Check airway/breathing
Patient is unconscious — first action?
Respiratory system
What system controls breathing?
Transfer of bacteria between people/objects
What is cross-contamination?
Encouraging self-care
What is an example of promoting independence?
Physiotherapist
Who supports rehabilitation?
Apply pressure
Patient is bleeding — what do you do?
Red blood cells
What carries oxygen in the blood?
Wet hands
What is the first step of handwashing?
Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, Commitment
What are the 6 Cs?
Supports pregnancy and childbirth
What does a midwife do?
Low blood sugar
Patient is drowsy - possible cause?
Maintaining a stable internal environment
What is homeostasis?
Prevents spread of disease
Why is infection control important?
Builds trust and improves care
Why is empathy important?
Multidisciplinary team
What is MDT?
Upright
Patient struggling to breathe — what position?