Category 1
What is PPE? and give 3 examples
Personal Protective Equipment
Mask, gloves, caps, eyewear, gowns
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
R. A. C. E
What is Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacutate
P.A.S.S. and what equipment is used
What is Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep.
Fire extinguisher
CDC
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
What are the 5 food groups?
Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Fruits, Dairy
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The Skin
What is the USDA?
United States Department of Agriculture
Define Defense Mechanisms
a special category of responses that humans employ to deal with conflict, problems and threats to self-esteem.
Define Prejudice
having certain beliefs and feelings, usually negative, about a person because they belong to a specific group or have certain characteristics.
How do you handle soiled linen (3 things)
Wear gloves, hold away from body, place in designated container immediately.
What is a microorganism?
very small, usually one-celled, living plants or animals. Can only be seen by the aid of a microscope,
Name 3 eating disorders
Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, and Binge eating
Define Culture
A wide range of factors that include values, shared beliefs and attitudes, social organization, family and personal relationships, language everyday activities, religious practices and concepts of time and space.
Physical Development - give examples
Refers to the changes in the body and its systems.
Growth in height and weight
Development of motor skills (like walking or writing)
Puberty and hormonal changes
Changes in the brain and nervous system
What is the age of adolesence?
12-20
What is Cognitive Development - with examples
Involves changes in thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, memory, and learning.
Learning to speak and understand language
Developing the ability to think abstractly or logically
Problem-solving skills
Attention span and decision-making
Name 3 key vitamins and minerals that contribute to good health.
Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Calcium Potassium
What are Processed Foods?
Foods that have been cooked, canned, frozen, packaged or changed in nutritional composition with fortifying preserving or preparing in different ways.
What is the definition of Standard Precautions?
Standard precautions are a set of infection control practices used in health care to prevent the spread of diseases through contact with blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes, regardless of a patient’s infection status.
List Jane Piaget's cognitive stages
Sensorimotor Stage
Preoperational Stage
Concrete Operational Stage
Formal Operational Stage
What are the 9 stages of life
Prenatal (Conception to Birth)
Infancy (Birth to 1 year)
Toddlerhood (1 to 3 years)
Early Childhood (3 to 6 years)
Middle Childhood (6 to 12 years)
Adolescence (12 to 18 years)
Early Adulthood (18 to 40 years)
Middle Adulthood (40 to 65 years)
Late Adulthood (65 years and older)
What is the definition of nutrients, carbohydrates, sugars, and fats
Nutrients: Substances that the body needs to grow, repair itself, and maintain normal body functions.
Carbohydrates: Organic compounds that provide energy to the body, made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Sugars: Simple carbohydrates that are quickly absorbed by the body to provide energy.
Fats: Nutrients that store energy, support cell growth, and help the body absorb certain vitamins.
What is the difference between a epidemic and a pandemic?
Epidemic: A sudden outbreak of a disease that spreads rapidly and affects many people within a specific geographic area or population.
Pandemic: A disease outbreak that spreads across multiple countries or continents, affecting a large number of people globally.
Name 3 Common Health care Workplace Hazards
Biological hazards – Exposure to bacteria, viruses, and other infectious agents (e.g., from blood, bodily fluids, or contaminated equipment).
Chemical hazards – Contact with cleaning agents, medications, or gases that may be toxic or irritating.
Physical hazards – Risks from slips, trips, falls, noise, or radiation.
Ergonomic hazards – Injuries from repetitive motions, awkward postures, or lifting patients.
Psychosocial hazards – Stress, burnout, or workplace violence from patients or staff.
Sharps injuries – Punctures or cuts from needles, scalpels, or broken glass.
Latex allergies – Allergic reactions from gloves or other latex-containing materials.