Infection Control & Safety
What is the best way to prevent the spread of disease?
Hand washing.
A patient is choking but coughing. What should you do?
Encourage coughing.
What should you do before feeding a patient?
Wash hands.
What should you do when you walk into a room?
Knock and introduce yourself.
Normal adult pulse rate is:
60-100
When should gloves be worn?
When touching bodily fluids.
What should you do if a patient falls?
Call for help and stay.
What is the purpose of a gait belt?
To assist walking.
How do you communicate with hearing-impaired patients?
Face them and speak clearly.
Normal body temperature is:
98.6 F
What should you do with soiled linens?
Hold away from body.
What is a sign of hypoglycemia?
Dry skin.
When making an occupied bed, what is first?
Wash hands.
What is documentation used for?
Recording care.
What is cyanosis?
Blue discoloration.
Which PPE is used for splash protection?
Mask and Goggles.
When should pain be reported?
Immediately.
What is the purpose of range-of-motion exercises?
Maintain joint mobility.
What should you do if you don't understand instructions?
Ask the nurse.
Which is a sign of dehydration?
Dry mouth.
What is the first step before any patient care?
Wash hands.
What position prevents aspiration during feeding?
Fowler's
What is proper body mechanics used for?
Prevent injury.
When should you respect patient privacy?
Always.
Which is a sign of infection?
Redness/swelling.