ADLs
Refers to care of the mouth and teeth
What is oral care
These are used when a patient's bladder is retaining urine
What is a catheter
ADLs
What is activities of daily living
Taking a patient's temperature by swiping the thermometer across the patients forehead
What is a temporal temperature
We wear this kind of PPE when utilizing oxivir and/or bleach wipes to clean a surface
What are gloves
When dressing a person with an IV in their left (affected) arm, the clean shirt goes on which arm first?
What is their left arm
A pulse ox (or pulse oximeter) measures what?
What is the patient's level of oxygen saturation
PO
You have a 0800 weight you need to get on an infant. How do you take this weight and what scale will you use?
What is naked and infant scale
What is something important to remember to ensure safety after taking vitals
What is coil up and store all loose cords
This ADL is provided to patients daily (typically by the CA/CNA) and gives the opportunity to review the patient's skin for bed sores and/or other skin conditions
What is a bath
What helps to prevent diaper rashes?
What is perineal care
NPO
What is Nothing By Mouth
This vital sign measurement includes a systolic and diastolic reading
What is blood pressure
What is the code used at Children's Hospital Colorado in case of a real fire?
What is Mr. Gallagher
Sanitizing high-touch surfaces, Theraworx, daily bath, are all _________ bundle cares
What is CLABSI
What is food, fluids, breastmilk (if breastfeeding).
I/O's
What is intake and output
You are asked to take a blood pressure on an infant who is 6 months old. Your blood pressure reading is 110/80. Is this a normal reading or not? If abnormal, what do you do next?
What is abnormal reading, and retake the blood pressure and/or report the finding to the nurse
Non-slip socks, putting up bed rails/crib rails, keeping floors clear of cords and trip hazards, are all _____ prevention measures
What is fall
_________ is the act of moving and/or walking; CNAs/CAs are frequently asked to assist patients with this
What is ambulation
What is the term that is used when nurses ask you to turn your patient who is immobile?
What is logrolling
VS
What is Vital Signs
Taking a patient's temperature under their arm is referred to as an _________ temperature
What is auxillary
This is the code called when a patient is experiencing a cardiac or respiratory emergency
What is code blue