Infection Control
Medical Abbreviations
Nutrition
Vital signs
CNA Skills
100
The most important thing for you to do to help stop the spread of infection.
What is handwashing
100
BP
What is blood pressure
100
Mineral that helps bones/ teeth... muscle contractions
What is Calcium
100
The pulse you listen to instead of feel
What is apical pulse
100
Which arm do you dress first if the patient has right sided weakness.
What is right arm
200
The 5 main items of PPE
What is gown, mask, goggles or face shield, and gloves.
200
TPN
What is total parenteral nutrition
200
Mineral that helps with hormone production in the thyroid gland.
What is Iodine
200
Normal heart rate range
What is 60-100
200
Equipment needed: orangewood stick, emery board, lotion, basin, soap, washcloth, 2 towels, bath thermometer and gloves.
What is the equipment needed for fingernail care
300
The mask you use when you are caring for a patient with Tuberculosis.
What is N-95, or high efficiency particulate air (HEPA).
300
MRSA
What is methacillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
300
Criteria to be considered obese.
What is BMI of 30 or higher
300
The four different types of body temperatures
What is oral, rectal, axillary, tympanic
300
The first thing you do before any skill and the last thing you do after any skill.
What is handwashing.
400
The six links in the chain of infection
What is causative agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host.
400
AROM
What is active range of motion
400
This is done to prevent constipation.
What is encourage oral fluids (water), increase exercise/physical activity, increase dietary fiber, and don't delay going to the bathroom.
400
The way you tell what number is the systolic pressure.
What is the first clear pulse sound that is heard.
400
The five "Rights of Delegation"
Right Task, Right Circumstance, Right Person, Right Direction/ Communication, Right Supervision/Evaluation
500
The precaution a resident would be on if they were diagnosed with VRE.
What is contact precautions.
500
HTN
What is the abbreviation for hypertension
500
The most essential nutrient for life
What is water.
500
Normal oral temperature in fahrenheit
What is 97.6-99.6
500
The pressure sore danger zones while laying in the supine position. (5 of them)
What is back of head, shouder blades, elbows, sacrum, and heals.
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