Unit 2
Chain of infection
What is Pathogen, Reservoir, Method of transmission, Portal of entry, and susceptible host.
To prevent the spread of infection with a glass thermometer
What is wash thermometer with cool water and soap
Palliative care
What is an approach to care delivery that focuses on comfort and support to improve quality of life
5 steps in critical thinking
1. Identify the problem
2.List alternatives to solve the problem
3. List pros and cons of each alternative solution
4. Decide on solution
5. Evaluate if the problem is solved
What is clostridium difficile and is the microbes passed from the body to feces
What is peripheral neuropathy
Respiratory condition occurs when foreign material, such as food, fluid, or vomit is inhaled into the lungs
What is aspiration pneumonia
Staying physically healthy (at least 3)
What is get enough sleep, eat healthy diet, incorporate exercise to your life, avoid bad habits, practice preventative care
Bloodborne pathogens
What is disease causing microbes that are in human blood and can cause disease in humans
Factors affecting what and how we eat
What is personal taste, allergies and intolerances, culture/religion, budget, willingness, appetite.
Intense emotional outburst over seemingly small event such as inability to answer a short term memory question
What is catastrophic reaction
Interpersonal skill where you are able to make your needs and feelings known in a respectful way
What is assertive?
MRSA
What is methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
Complications of immobility
What is musculoskeletal problems, emotional problems, respiratory problems, skin problems, cardiovascular problems, elimination problems.
Someone experiences chest pain due to the heart not getting enough oxygen but not a heart attack?
What is angina atack
CNA that goes through specific training to be able to administer drugs in certain settings under supervision
Medication aide
7 Characteristics of respirations
What is the respiratory rate, respiratory rhythm, respiratory depth, accuracy of respiration, blood pressure, equipment used to measure bp, pain.
Normal pulse rate range for a child between 3-6 yrs old
What is 65-110 beats/min
Duties of a patient care technician
What is checking blood glucose levels, inserting/removing catheter, and phlebotomy