Infection
This practice is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings.
What is "hand hygiene"?
When transferring a client who has a weak side, this technique ensures safety and stability during the transfer process.
What is "the stronger side moves first"?
This principle is essential for maintaining balance and preventing strain during mobility activities.
What is "proper body alignment"?
These nonverbal cues can convey emotions and reactions without using words
What are "facial expressions"?
This term refers to the process of obtaining permission from a patient before proceeding with a treatment or procedure.
What is "informed consent"?
This common symptom often indicates the presence of an infection in the body.
What is "fever"?
This safety device is used to assist patients during transfers and walking, reducing the risk of falls.
What is "using gait belts"?
This mobility aid provides support and stability for individuals who have difficulty walking.
What is a "walker"?
This technique helps ensure that patients understand instructions and information provided by healthcare staff.
What is "using clear and simple language"?
These rights ensure that a patient's personal health information is protected and not disclosed without consent.
What are "the right to privacy" and "confidentiality"?
These precautions are implemented to prevent the spread of infections transmitted through respiratory droplets.
What is "droplet precautions"?
This principle involves using the body in an efficient and safe manner to prevent injury during mobility tasks.
What is "proper body mechanics"?
This method utilizes a smooth board to help move a patient from one surface to another, often used for those with limited mobility.
What is "the slide board transfer"?
This practice is crucial for ensuring continuity of care and effective communication among healthcare team members.
What is "accurate and timely record-keeping"?
This legal term describes the act of not meeting the standard of care expected, resulting in harm to a patient.
What is "failure to provide appropriate care"?
Negligence
This mode of transmission occurs when infectious agents are transferred from one person to another through direct or indirect contact.
What is "contact transmission"?
This precaution is important to ensure patients have adequate grip and support while ambulating.
What is "checking for proper footwear"?
This mobility device is used for patients who are unable to walk or require assistance with movement.
What is a "wheelchair"?
This principle requires nursing assistants to protect patients' personal health information from unauthorized disclosure.
What is "confidentiality"?
Nursing assistants are legally required to report suspected cases of abuse or neglect under this obligation.
What is "mandatory reporting"?
This practice, known as body mechanics, is essential for nursing assistants to prevent injury while lifting, transferring, and assisting patients.
What is "using the body efficiently and carefully"?
This safety measure helps prevent slips and falls in a patient's living area.
What is "removing loose rugs"?
This professional service focuses on improving mobility and strength through targeted exercises and interventions.
What is "physical therapy"?
This responsibility is vital for ensuring that all members of the healthcare team are informed and can provide appropriate care.
What is "reporting changes in a patient's condition"?
This legal term refers to professional negligence by a healthcare provider that results in harm to a patient.
What is "malpractice"?