SAFETY
This safety device should always be locked before transferring a patient in a wheelchair.
What are wheelchair brakes?
These precautions are used for every patient regardless of diagnosis.
What are standard precautions?
This type of communication includes tone of voice, posture and facial expressions.
What is non verbal communication?
This federal law protects patient privacy.
What is HIPPA?
This emergency procedure is used when a patient's heart stops beating.
What is CPR?
This body mechanic principal helps prevent back injuries when lifting patients.
What is lifting with the legs?
Tuberculosis requires this type of transmission-based precaution.
What is airborne precaution?
This therapeutic communication skill involves fully focusing on the speaker and providing feedback.
What is active listening?
This soft skill allows healthcare workers to understand patients feelings and emotions.
What is empathy?
This maneuver is performed on a choking patient who cannot speak or cough.
What is Heimlich maneuver (also called abdominal thrust)?
This acronym helps healthcare workers remember the steps for using a fire extinguisher.
What is PASS?
This is the term for objects contaminated with infectious microorganisms.
What is fomites?
This communication barrier occurs when a healthcare worker uses too much medical jargon.
What is a language barrier?
Failing to provide proper care that results in harm is called this.
What is negligence?
These painful burns involve blistering and damage to both the epidermis and dermis.
What are second degree burns?
This type of hazard includes wet floors, loose cords, and cluttered walkways.
What is a physical hazard?
This part of the chain of infection refers to how a pathogen travels.
What is mode of transportation?
This legal document is used when residents do not want life saving care.
What is a DNR?
Performing a procedure on a patient without permission may be considered this legal offense.
What is battery?
This condition is uncontrolled bleeding.
What is hemmorhage?
This government agency sets workplace safety standards for healthcare workers.
What is OSHA?
This PPE must be fit tested before caring for a patient with an airborne disease.
What is an N95 mask?
This legal document allows patients to communicate future healthcare wishes.
What is an advance directive?
This document gives another person authority to make healthcare decisions for the patient.
What is medical power of attorney?
This condition occurs when body tissues/organs do not receive enough oxygen rich blood.
What is shock?