Infection control
This is the single most important action to prevent the spread of infection
What is hand hygiene?
Labored or different breathing
What is Dyspenea?
This device is used to help prevent falls by keeping the bed in its lowest position
What is a low bed position?
This PPE protects your nose and mouth from airborne particles
What is an N95 Mask
This is the term for germs that cause disease.
What are pathogens?
These are worn to protect your hands when there is contact with blood or body fluids.”
What are gloves?
Painful or difficult urination
What is Dysuria?
This should always be locked before transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair.
What are wheel brakes?
This safety rule requires identifying a patient using two identifiers.
What is Patient Identification?
This helps prevent falls by allowing the patient to call for help
What is a call light
This type of precaution is used for all patients, regardless of diagnosis
What are standard precautions?
difficulty swallowing
What is Dysphagia?
This piece of equipment is used to help safely lift or transfer a patient.
What is a gait belt?
A resident is coughing continuously without covering their mouth. What is the BEST immediate action?
What is provide a mask or encourage covering cough?
These help prevent falls by providing traction when a patient is walking .
What are non-skid socks?
This isolation precaution is used for diseases spread through the air like TB.
What is airborne precautions?
information that is obtained directly, through measurements or by using one of the five sense ( taste, smell, sight, hearing, touch)
What is objective data?
This is the first thing you should do if you discover a fire
What is rescue (RACE – Rescue)?
A patient begins choking while eating. What action should you take?
A patient begins choking while eating. What action should you take?
In many cases, the exact cause of this condition affecting memory and thinking is not known
What is Dementia?
“This term refers to the spread of harmful microorganisms from one person to another.”
What is infection transmission?
information that cannot be objectively measured or assessed
Subjective Data
This acronym helps you remember fire safety steps: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish.
What is RACE?
You wear gloves but touch your phone, face, and supplies. Are you still ‘clean’?
What is no? (cross-contamination)
This person investigates complaints and protects the rights of residents in long-term care facilities.
What is an ombudsman?