Infection Control
This is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
What is handwashing?
This position is used for residents who have trouble breathing.
What is Fowler’s position?
You should do this first if a resident falls.
What is stay with the resident and call for help? (report to Nurse)
This type of question cannot be answered with yes or no.
What is an open-ended question?
Residents have the right to be treated with this at all times.
What is dignity/respect?
PPE stands for this.
What is Personal Protective Equipment?
This device helps residents walk safely.
What is a gait belt?
Fire safety acronym used in facilities
What is RACE?
This is communication without words.
What is nonverbal communication?
Residents can refuse this.
What is treatment/care?
These are microorganisms that cause disease.
What are pathogens?
This position is used when giving an enema
What is Sims’ position?
What should you do if you smell gas?
What is remove residents and report immediately (no flames)?
This means repeating what a resident says in your own words.
What is paraphrasing?
This law protects resident privacy.
What is HIPAA?
When should you wash hands during care? (give one example)
What is before and after resident contact?
What must be done before leaving a resident in bed?
What is bed in lowest position and call light within reach?
This device is used to put out fires.
What is a fire extinguisher?
This is the best way to communicate with a hearing-impaired resident.
What is speak clearly and face the resident?
Residents have the right to keep and use this.
What is personal belongings?
What type of isolation requires gloves and gown?
What is contact precautions?
How often should you reposition a resident?
What is every 2 hours?
What is the first step in using a fire extinguisher?
What is pull the pin? (PASS)
What should you do if you do not understand a resident?
What is ask them to repeat or clarify?
This is required before sharing resident information.
What is consent?