Infection Control
The best way to prevent the spread on illness/infection
Handwashing
All residents in Memory Care must be wearing this item at all times
What is ID bracelet
The top number of a blood pressure reading "which reflects the heart at work " is called
systolic
what should be done before helping a resident into or out of a wheelchair
lock the wheelchair
Should be documented by each nursing shift for 72 hours
Falls
New Resident
Residents returning from ER, Hosp or Rehab stay
Correct order to don personal protective equipment
Gown
Mask
Goggles
Gloves
All personal care products and potentially harmful items will be kept where in MC unit
What is a lock box
Normal adult respiratory rate and normal pulse rate
12-20 breaths per minute
60-100 beats per minute
This should be applied after each incontinent episode to promote skin care/ prevent skin breakdown
What is skin protectant /barrier cream
** each nursing station has cream if needed in our small orange supply box
must be charted on for full course of therapy
what is "antibiotics"
Type of bacteria that is not killed by using hand sanitizer
what is C-diff
Who should not be given key codes or fobs to gain access to Memory Care
No visitors
Vitals should be completed by which day each month
What is "7th" of each month
** fyi MD should be notified by the 10th about weight changes +3 /-3 **
These are the most common accidents in ALF facilities
Falls
Who should be contacted when a fall occurs
POA
PCP
RWD/ ARWD (Jenn/Joan)
** Home health if on services and a new wound is obtained
List the three types of transmission based precautions
airborne precautions
droplet precautions
contact precautions
This form should be completed at each meal
What is dining room check list
Blood Pressure reading of 220/90 is considered
abnormal
When providing Peri Care which way do you wipe
Front to Back
Medication was found on cart and not on EMAR what action should be done next
contact PCP or pharmacy for order
** nurses can manually put in orders on Emar! however before approval, discontinuing or adding a medication you should have original order for verification
This may be used to clean hands when they are not visibly soiled but hands should be rubbed together for 25 seconds and allowed to dry to be effective
what is hand sanitizer
How often are elopement drills done
What is "quarterly "
Which pulse do you feel on an unconscious person
What is "carotid Pulse"
This should be worn when providing perineal care , NEVER worn outside of the resident's room, and ALWAYS changed between residents
what is gloves
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