Safety
This should always be within easy reach of the resident when left alone
What is call light?
If any new break in the skin, bruising, or redness is seen, this is the action that must be taken.
What is notify the charge nurse?
12 hours
The single-most effective means of reducing cross contamination in facilities by healthcare workers.
What is frequent and thorough handwashing?
The device a man may use to void if he is unable to get to the bathroom
What is a urinal?
This is used when ambulating or transferring a weak resident
The term for positioning the client so that there are no twists in the spine, and the hips are in line with the shoulders
What is proper body alignment?
This is a brief document detailing your work history, education, and contact information, and is required for most employers
What is a resume?
The term for the items you apply to prevent contamination of yourself in a variety of situations
What is personal protective equipment?
This is the amount in mL one has consumed if he drank 1 cup of water.
What is 240 milliliters?
This is a term for the techniques used to reduce your risk of injury when assisting residents with transferring or moving
What is proper body mechanics?
This is the minimum frequency with which bedridden clients must be turned to prevent skin breakdown.
What is every 2 hours?
The process of Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism.
What is Nutrition?
The minimum equipment required to enter a room of a client on "contact precautions"
What is gown and gloves?
This is the term used for difficulty swallowing.
What is dysphagia?
These are now considered a restraint in many settings, and the care plan should be consulted for proper use
What is side rail?
When a person is dying, and they are not seeking life-prolonging measures, they may choose to have this type of care.
What is hospice?
Inaction or failure to perform duties. Could cause harm to a resident.
What is negligence?
This is a common infectious gastrointestinal condition that is difficult to treat and requires contact precautions.
What is C-Diff?
Burning, urgency, and frequency of urination , or delirium might be indicators of this.
What is a urinary tract infection?
This is the agency that ensures residents are provided with safe and proper care while presiding in a facility.
What is OBRA?
A client with this disease may need to have blood sugar checks and/ or medication before meals can be served.
What is diabetes?
A term that means you are considering what it means to be in someone else's place.
What is empathy?
The acronym AIDS stands for this disease.
What is Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome?
A resident has green beans, mashed potatoes, meatloaf, and a piece of cake. If this resident consumes all of the meatloaf, cake, and green beans. What percentage did he consume?
What is 75%?