Infection Control & Safety
This is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
What is handwashing.
This type of insurance is provided by the federal government for people 65 and older.
What is Medicare
The prefix “brady‑” means this.
What is slow
This organ pumps blood throughout the body.
What is the heart
This law protects patient privacy and confidentiality.
What is HIPAA.
This type of PPE must be worn when there is a risk of splashing bodily fluids.
What are goggles or a face shield.
This health care professional records vital signs, assists with daily living, and works under an RN.
What is a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
The suffix “‑itis” refers to this.
What is inflammation
This system includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
What is the nervous system
This term describes acting with honesty and strong moral principles.
What is integrity
This agency sets workplace safety standards for health care workers.
What is OSHA
This type of care focuses on comfort for patients with terminal illnesses.
What is hospice care
The term “cardiomegaly” means this.
What is enlarged heart.
This type of muscle is involuntary and found in organs like the stomach.
What is smooth muscle
This ethical principle means “do no harm.”
What is nonmaleficence.
This term describes practices that reduce the number of pathogens but do not eliminate them.
What is medical asepsis
This document outlines a patient’s wishes regarding medical treatment if they cannot speak for themselves.
What is an advance directive
The root “derm/o” refers to this body system.
What is the skin
This structure in the lungs is where gas exchange occurs.
What are the alveoli
This term describes the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
What is empathy.
This type of isolation is used for airborne diseases like tuberculosis.
What is airborne isolation (N95 required)
This health care model focuses on coordinated care across multiple providers to improve outcomes.
What is the patient‑centered medical home
The term “hemiplegia” refers to paralysis of this portion of the body.
What is one side of the body.
This hormone, produced by the pancreas, regulates blood sugar.
What is insulin.
This ethical principle requires health professionals to respect a patient’s right to make their own decisions.
What is autonomy