Infection Control
What do we use to clean our hands when soap and water aren’t available?
Alcohol Based Hand Rub, also known as, Hand Sanitizer
What piece of equipment measures your blood pressure?
A blood pressure cuff
True or false: Warm water helps soap work better.
TRUE
Drinking this clear liquid helps prevent dehydration
Water.
Before standing up from a chair or bed, what should you do to avoid feeling dizzy?
Pause, stand up slowly
When should you wash your hands? (2 examples)
1. After Coughing
2. After sneezing
3. After washroom use
4. Before eating
5. When visibly soiled
6. After touching something "dirty"
What is the name of the emergency alarm you receive when you move in?
SARA pendant.
True or False: ABHR works on both wet and dry hands
FALSE
The flu shot helps protect you from what?
Influenza.
If your mobility aid feels wobbly or unsafe, who should you tell?
Any staff member immediately
If you're feeling under the weather, what’s the best way to prevent spreading germs to others?
Staying in your suite and limiting contact with others.
If you feel dizzy when standing up, what is the safest thing to do?
Sit down and call for help.
What should you avoid touching on your self to prevent spreading germs?
Your eyes, nose, and mouth.
What can you wear during flu season to help keep germs away?
A mask.
Why is staying hydrated important for fall prevention?
It reduces dizziness and keeps you steady.
Covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze is called proper ______ etiquette.
Cough/sneeze/respiratory etiquette
If you need something that is not urgent, such as asking for help with your TV, requesting a wellness check, or reporting a concern, what should you do?
Call the concierge to request assistance.
Which well-known tune can you sing/hum twice to make sure you wash your hands long enough?
Happy Birthday, or Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Sunlight triggers your body to make which vitamin that supports healthy bone density?
Vitamin D
Obstructions on the floor increase your risk of falling by becoming ________ hazards.
Tripping Hazards
What’s the BEST everyday action you can take to keep germs from moving around?
Wash your hands!
If you suddenly have chest pain, trouble breathing, or another emergency that needs help right away, what should you do?
Press your SARA pendant immediately
What area of your hands do people forget to wash the most?
Between fingers and thumbs.
Spending time with friends and neighbours helps improve what part of your health?
Emotional / social health.
What should you do if you experience a fall, even if you think you're not injured?
Activate your SARA Pendant.