Causes/risk factors
A common virus
What is the flu
Observation of a patient with pneumonia
What are signs of shaking, chills and fever
The main structure for providing care as an HCA
What are DIIPS
Dark curly haired student
Who is Cheyenne
The latest pandemic
What is COVID 19
Cyanosis, confusion, increased pulse rate and colored mucous
What are signs/symptoms to look for by the HCA and report to the nurse
Student that reloacted from India
Who is Amrit
Ages most commonly affected
Inhalation of sterile gastric contents
What is aspiration pneumonia
Isolation and PPE precautions
Commutes daily from outside Lumby
Who is Sarah
When does hospital aquired pneumonia happen
After 48 hours of hospitalization
Slower moving, tired and weak
What are other signs an HCA should be mindful of when providing care to a client / resident with pneumonia
Never stops talking
Who is Krissy
Nicotine consumption
What is smoking
Dry or wet cough, fever, chills and sharp pains when taking deep breaths or coughing
What are signs of pneumonia
Plenty of rest, increase in fluid intake and pain relief medicines as directed by nurse
What are ways for HCA's to encourage recovery
Spending her first winter in Canada
Who is Gizelle