Infection Control
Type of medication used to treat bacterial infections
antibiotics
List the (6) basic body positions
supine, fowler's, lateral, prone, Sim's, sitting
What is a transfer/gait belt and when is it used?
safety item that's placed around abdominal area to assist when standing, transferring, walking with resident
What is NPO?
nothing by mouth
Identify (2) resident's rights
resident has right to: make decisions about care, exercise rights, be free of abuse, receive visitors, keep/use personal possessions, control their finances,
List (2) times when handwashing (soap/water) is required
What is the difference between adduction and abduction?
abduction- moving body part away from midline of body
adduction- moving body part toward the midline of body
List (3) ways to prevent resident falls
check on residents every 1-2 hours, lower bed, lock brakes during transfers/repositioning, place call light/personal items within reach
Who supervises nursing assistants?
Charge nurse, director of nursing
What is HIPAA and what does it protect?
Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act, protects right to privacy
safeguards used with each pt/resident to prevent contact with blood, body fluids using barrier methods, gloves etc
List (3) reasons why clean, dry wrinkle free linens are important
promote comfort/rest, help prevent complications (skin ulcers/wound), damp sheets can cause friction, clean sheets are important for odor/infection control
What does RACE mean?
Remove residents in immediate danger, activate alarm, contain fire by closing door, extinguish fire/evacuate quickly if large fire
What is an Advanced directive?
document that identifies person which the resident has selected to make decisions for person if they are unable
Define ethics
moral principles or standards that govern conduct
What is the single most effective method of preventing spread of infection?
Handwashing
What is holistic care?
care of the whole person, both physical, emotional aspects
What are Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?
document that summarized key info about chemical, what to do if exposed to chemical, how to clean up chemical if spilled
List (4) traits of working as a professional
professional attitude, punctuality, reliability, accountability, conscientiousness, courtesy, respect, honesty, cooperativeness, empathy
Identify (3) code of ethics for nursing assistants
pg 18 text, box 2-5,
List (3) signs of infection
fever, pain, change of VS, fatigue, skin rash, confusion, swelling, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting
List (3) ways to prevent pressure ulcers
reposition every 2 hours, remove bedpan as soon as possible, check person's skin at every opportunity, report skin changes to nurse, provide good skin care, clean skin gently, provide good perineal care, assist resident to bathroom frequently, immediately change incontinent patient when indicated
Define the ABC's of good body mechanics
alignment, balance, body movement, coordinated body movements
What is a care plan?
Document written by nurse which identifies problems for resident/client, care goals, interventions
What are the (5) types of abuse, with examples
pg 36-37, table 2-3