Infection and Safety COntrol
What is the single most effective way to prevent infection?
Hand Washing
What communication skill involves giving full attention to the speaker?
Active listening
What law protects patient privacy and confidentiality?
HIPAA
What are the four main vital signs?
Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure
What word means doing the right thing even when no one is watching?
Integrity
What are the guidelines used with all patients to reduce disease transmission?
Standard Precautions
What type of communication is shown through posture, gestures, and facial expressions?
Body language
What must be obtained before performing any procedure on a patient?
Informed consent
What pulse is taken at the wrist on the thumb side?
Radial pulse
What trait means consistently being reliable and on time?
Dependability
What abbreviation stands for protective clothing and equipment used to prevent exposure?
PPE
What is the term for the response given to confirm understanding?
Feedback
What is failure to give proper care resulting in harm?
Negligence
What term means “absence of breathing”?
Apnea
What personal quality often determines how others perceive your professionalism?
Attitude
What item is used to dispose of contaminated materials safely?
Biohazard bag
What is the ability to understand and share another person's feelings?
Empathy
What defines the legal duties and limitations of a healthcare worker?
Scope of practice
What is the normal adult blood pressure reading?
120/80 mmHg
What term describes protecting a patient’s private information?
Confidentiality
Which organization enforces workplace health and safety standards?
OSHA
What ensures communication flows properly within a healthcare organization?
Chain of command
What is the term for moral principles guiding healthcare decisions?
Ethics
What is the body’s ability to maintain internal balance?
Homeostasis
What is the ability to cooperate with others to provide effective patient care?
Teamwork