Infection Control
Precautions that are to be practiced at all times, by all healthcare workers, and applied to all body fluids of all patients.
What are standard precautions?
A patient complains of a runny nose and cough
This is subjective
phrases that are used over and over again and do not really mean anything.
What are cliches
A loss of function or ability.
What is impairment
the process of exchanging information with others
What is communication?
Gloves, Eye Protection, Gowns/Suits, Masks
What is PPE/Barrier Devices
A CNA witnesses a resident throwing up
This is objective
unconscious behaviors used to release tension or cope with stress.
What are defense mechanisms?
A disorder that affects a person’s ability to function and often causes inappropriate behavior; confusion, disorientation, agitation, and anxiety are common symptoms.
What is a mental health disorder?
the part of a word that contains its basic meaning.
What is the root?
A disease causing organism
What is a pathogen?
A patient complains of stress and anxiousness
What is subjective
a defense mechanism where a person unconsciously or consciously attributes their own feelings, thoughts, or traits to someone else
What is projection?
the normal functioning of emotional and intellectual abilities.
What is mental health?
information based on what a person sees, hears, touches, or smells; also called signs.
What is objective information?
The most effective way to prevent disease transmission
What is handwashing?
A patient complains of stomach cramps
This is subjective
a system of learned beliefs and behaviors that is practiced by a group of people and is often passed on from one generation to the next.
What is culture?
Offer large-print books, audiobooks, digital books, and Braille books if necessary.
Guideline for dealing with visually impaired residents
the inability to control the bladder or bowels.
What is incontinence
Blood Urine Feces Saliva Seminal or Vaginal Secretions
What are bodily fluids
A doctor sees a patient fall and twist their ankle
This is objective
a defense mechanism that involves unconsciously blocking out undesirable thoughts, feelings, or memories to protect the mind from anxiety and emotional pain
What is repression
Violent or hostile behavior
What is combative?
communicating without using words
What is nonverbal communication?