Basic Knowledge
Medically necessary care given by a nurse and or therapist 24 hours a day.
Skilled Nursing
Use of spoken or written words, pictures or gestures that threaten, embarrass or insults a person.
Verbal Abuse
Occurs as a result of decreased blood flow to the brain, and causes a loss of consciousness.
Fainting (Syncope)
What is the best way to stop the spread of infection?
Hand Hygiene
Persistant, false beliefs
Delusions
Noting important information about the resident by the CNA.
Charting
Intentional touching of a person without his or her consent.
Battery
What does the acronym P.A.S.S. stand for?
P. Pull the pin
A. Aim at the base
S. Squeeze the handle
S. Sweep back and forth
Transmission- Based precautions are used along with what other precaution?
Stand Precaution
Causes an uneasiness, worry or fear. Often about a situation or condition.
Anxiety
What is the time 2246?
10:46pm
Failure to provide needed care that results in physical, mental or emotional harm.
Neglect
This refers to a medical process used when a persons heart or lungs have stopped working.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Microorganisms found in the human blood. They can cause infections and disease.
Bloodborne Pathogens
A signed, dated and witnessed legal document that appoints someone to make medical decisions.
Durable Power of Attorney
Tasks a healthcare provider are legally allowed to do as permitted by statee and federal law.
Scope of Practice
Occurs when a person is injured due to professional misconduct through negligence, carelessness or lack of skills.
Malpractice
This is a warning sign of a CVA. It is the result of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain.
Transcient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
What is an uninfected person who could become sick called.
Susceptable Host
Care for the body after death.
Postmortem Care
Assigned by the las as the lega; advocate for residents.
Ombudsman
A threat to harm a person, resulting in the person feeling fearful that they will be harmed.
Assault
Increased hunger, thirst, urination, SOB, swwet fruity breath are signs of what?
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
What are the steps in Donning (Putting on) PPE for transmission based precautions?
Wash hands
Gown
Mask
Faceshield/Goggles
Gloves
Outlines the medical care a person wants or does not want.
Living Will