INFECTION CONTROL
Before starting a transfer from a wheelchair to a bed, what is the most important safety step a PCA must take regarding the wheelchair
Lock the brakes
Barriers to communication
What are behaviors that block good communication called?
What aree Basic self-care tasks that include bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting.
What are ADLs
A patient has a blood pressure >140/90 what is the next step the CG should take?
What is call the Clinical Coordinator
When assisting with a bed bath, why is it important to wash the client's body in a specific order (usually starting with the eyes)?
To prevent moving germs from dirty areas to clean areas
Interrupting, use of slang, not actively listening
What are some barriers to communication
Handwashing
What is the single most important practice a PCA can perform to prevent the spread of infection.
Must be completed before and after contact with body fluids
What is handwashing
Blood pressure systolic <90
What is hyportension?
Used to assist the patient in moving up in the bed or in turning to the side
What is a drawsheet
Asking questions which can be answered with a yes or no answer
What is closed ended communication?
This federal law protects the privacy of a client's health information and must be strictly followed by all PCAs.
HIPPA
When cleaning the perineal area (private parts), in which direction should a PCA always wipe?
Front to back
Mrs Jones needs an attitude adjustment
What is a subjective observation?
To prevent pressure sores (decubitus ulcers), a bedridden client should be repositioned at least how often?
every 2 hours
What issue may be caused by immobility, wrinkle or soiled sheets, poor hygeine?
Breakdown in Skin Integrity
Mrs. Jones has a temperature of 103 degrees Fahrenheit
What is an objective observation?
This term describes the proper use of your body to facilitate lifting and moving to prevent injury.
Body Mechanics