Infection Control
This substance is applied to living tissue to inhibit the growth of microorganisms and reduce the risk of infection.
What is an antiseptic?
The stage of life between puberty and adulthood, marked by rapid growth and social maturity.
What is adolescence?
This term describes an abnormally rapid heart rate, using the prefix meaning “fast.”
What is a Tachycardia?
The largest organ in the human body that helps protect against infection and injury.
What is the skin?
This is the first action a CNA must take upon discovering a fire, following the “R” in the RACE protocol.
What is remove the resident from immediate danger?
This term refers to the complete absence of disease‑producing microorganisms, a state essential for preventing infection during procedures.
What is asepsis?
This newborn reflex causes a baby to turn their head and open their mouth when the cheek is touched.
What is the rooting reflex?
This condition, defined by the prefix meaning “high” or “above normal,” refers to elevated arterial blood pressure.
What is Hypertension?
This body system includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, and controls communication throughout the body.
What is the Nervous System?
This acronym outlines the correct sequence for responding to a fire: Rescue, Activate, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate.
What is RACE?
This type of infection develops as a result of receiving healthcare, occurring in hospitals, long‑term care facilities, or any clinical setting.
What is a healthcare‑associated infection (HAI)?
Children usually begin losing baby teeth and getting permanent teeth at this age.
What is 6 years old?
This abdominal quadrant contains the stomach, spleen, and part of the pancreas.
What is the Left Upper Quadrant?
This type of tissue supports and protects body organs and structures.
What is connective tissue?
This principle of body mechanics emphasizes maintaining a neutral spine, bending at the knees, and using the large muscles of the legs to prevent injury.
What is proper body alignment?
(Ergonomics)
This mode of transmission occurs when tiny respiratory particles remain suspended in the air and can be inhaled long after an infected person has left the area.
What is airborne transmission?
This type of violence includes behaviors like unwanted sexting, stalking, or emotional abuse in teenage relationships.
What is teen dating violence?
This anatomical term refers to the back side of the body and is synonymous with “posterior.”
What is dorsal?
This muscular organ generates pressure gradients through rhythmic contractions, enabling systemic and pulmonary circulation.
What is the heart?
This safety device must always be placed within the patient’s reach and is one of the most effective ways to prevent unassisted ambulation and potential injury.
What is the call light?
This structure is a dormant, highly resistant form of bacteria, protected by a tough outer shell that allows it to survive extreme conditions.
What is a spore?
During the preschool years, children typically grow this many inches and gain about this many pounds per year.
What is 2-3 inches and about 5 pounds?
This term refers to abnormally low blood glucose levels, using the suffix meaning “condition of the blood.”
Hint : Hypo
What is hypoglycemia?
This body system maintains fluid and electrolyte balance by filtering plasma, forming urine, and regulating acid‑base homeostasis.
What is the urinary system?
This is the first action a CNA must take when encountering a patient who is suddenly unresponsive, before initiating CPR, calling for help, or retrieving emergency equipment
What is check for responsiveness and assess for breathing?