ADLs & Resident Care
What does ADL stand for? (give example)
Activities of Daily Living
What does PPE stand for? (give example)
Personal Protective Equipment
What vital sign is measured at the wrist?
Radial Pulse
What condition is characterized by memory loss and confusion, especially in the elderly?
Dementia
What safety belt is used to assist with transfers or walking?
Gait Belt
What is the act of walking called?
Ambulation
What is the agency that provides infection control guidance in the U.S.?
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
What does NPO mean in medical terms?
Nothing by mouth
What is the most common type of dementia?
Alzheimer’s Disease
What is the universal sign of choking?
clutching the throat
What is the correct term for a device like a plate rim used by residents to assist with self-care?
Adaptive Device
What is the term for wearing gloves, gowns, and masks to prevent the spread of infection?
Standard Precautions
Which temperature method reads about 1 degree higher than oral?
Rectal Temperature
What communication method involves validating a resident’s emotions rather than correcting them?
Validation Therapy
What does R.A.C.E. stand for in fire safety?
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish
Which position places a patient lying flat on their back?
Supine Position
What is MRSA & VRE resistant to?
antibiotics
What does the bottom number of a blood pressure reading represent?
Diastolic Blood Pressure
The cause of Dementia is what?
Unknown
What document explains how to handle hazardous materials?
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
What condition results from prolonged immobility causing permanent joint shortening?
Contracture
Name the three main types of transmission for infectious diseases & what they are
Airborne(-TBN95, Droplet-sneezing, Contact-C.Diff)
What is the term for dangerously low blood sugar?
Hypoglycemia
You would have a person with memory loss talk about what?
Memories that remain
What does OSHA do?
Sets and enforces safety standards in the workplace