Storm preparedness
These storms are found most frequently in the U.S.
What are tornadoes?
Name some common infections among NH residents
What are respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and influenza?
people with dementia that have behavior problems in the late afternoon
What is Sundowning?
In every community around the United States
Where does abuse happen?
a name for good body mechanics
What is ergonomics?
These are tornadoes that form over warm water.
What are waterspouts?
Name 3 airborne precautions
What are clean your hands before entering and leaving the room; Put on a mask on before entering and remove after exiting the room and closing the door; Door to room must remain closed.
memory, visual-spatial orientation, concentration
What are some symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?
on the chart rack by the 100-200 wing nurse's station
Where can I find the adult abuse book?
before transferring a resident, you should always do this
What is "Always explain to the resident what you are about to do. Do not rush them"?
This is a safe place outdoors when a thunderstorm with lightning is nearby.
What us "there is no safe place"?
Name three droplet precautions
What are: Clean your hands before entering and when leaving room; make sure your eyes, nose, and mouth are fully covered before room entry; Remove face protection before room exit.
Short term memory function
What type of memory function if usually affected first with dementia?
report any signs of abuse immediately!
How can you avoid abuse & neglect charges even if you didn't do it?
Name 5 types of Abuse
What is: Physical, Neglect, Sexual, Self-abuse, Psychological, Confidentiality, Financial, Passive Neglect?
People who are in mobile homes or outdoors
Who is most at risk during a tornado?
Name 5 standard precautions
What are Hand hygiene, PPE whenever there is expectation of possible exposure to infectious material, Cough etiquette, Clean and disinfect the environment appropriately, Safe injection practices, Handle textiles and laundry carefully.
to have another caregiver step in to help the resident when they are upset is called
What is a technique called "change of face"?
Access the DHS website and take the 2 hour class
What are the adult abuse education requirements?
nurse aides need this many hours a year of education/inservice
What is "12"?
True or False - Lightning never strikes the same place twice
False: lightning often strikes the same place twice. The Empire State Building is hit nearly 100 times a year.
sing twinkle twinkle little star, or at 15 seconds.
What is how long to wash your hands?
True or False: a dementia resident ofter fears losing physical ability and loss of dignity
What is "True"?
three years
What is the number of years the Adult Abuse Certificate is good for?
Exira Care Center's TB policy
What is: a 2 step skin test and TB questionaire on hire or admission (for residents), then just a TB questionaire each year thereafter?