Infection Control
This action is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
What is handwashing
This federal law protects patient health information.
What is HIPAA
This status means the patient cannot eat or drink anything by mouth.
What is NPO
This common chronic condition affects blood sugar levels.
What is diabetes
If you find an unresponsive person who is not breathing, this is the first step of CPR.
What is chest compressions
The order to remove PPE correctly starts with this item.
What is gloves
A resident can legally do this when they don’t want a specific type of care.
What is refuse treatment
Diabetic patients often follow this type of meal plan.
What is a carbohydrate-controlled diet
This infection causes burning urination and confusion in elderly residents.
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)
If you see smoke or fire, this acronym helps guide your response.
What is RACE (Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish)
This is the correct duration for washing hands with soap and water.
What is 20 seconds
Closing the curtain and door when providing care protects this right.
What is the right to privacy
This diet includes only clear liquids like broth and juice.
What is a clear liquid diet
This progressive brain disease affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
What is Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
During a seizure, you should do this instead of trying to hold the person down.
What is protect their head and clear the area
A resident with MRSA requires this type of precaution.
What is contact precaution/isolation
Residents must give this before any treatment or procedure is performed.
What is informed consent
This is the most common diet with no restrictions.
What is a regular diet
A resident with arthritis may have difficulty doing this.
What is moving or performing ADLs (activities of daily living)
A resident is complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath. You suspect this emergency.
What is a heart attack (or myocardial infarction)
This infection can spread easily in healthcare settings, causes severe diarrhea and hands must be washed with soap and water.
What is C-Diff
This document outlines the rights of residents in long-term care facilities.
What is the Residents Bill of Rights
Patients with chewing problems may need this softened food consistency.
What is a mechanical soft diet
Swelling in the legs may be a sign of this heart-related condition.
What is congestive heart failure
This acronym helps you remember the signs of a stroke
What is FAST —Face, Arms, Speech, and Time