Safety
What are standard precautions?
Standard precautions say to treat all blood and bodily fluids as if they are infectious.
What does the "T" stand for in AIDET?
Thank You
Name 2 places that someone interested in Health Services might work.
Hospital, clinic, assisted living, sterilization department, pharmacy, medical billing, home care, Hammer, medical record keeping
Demonstrate how to measure someone's pulse.
Place 2 fingers on neck or wrist.
Count beats for 60 seconds.
In Maslow's hierarchy of needs (the pyramid), which needs are most important?
a. bottom of pyramid
b. middle of pyramid
c. top of pyramid
a. Bottom of pyramid
The bottom level, the physiological level are the most important needs (food, sleep, breathing, etc)
Think about the chain of infection - the way that germs travel between people and make us sick.
What are two different modes of transmission (ways that germs can travel from one person to another)?
direct contact (shaking hands)
indirect contact (doorknob, phone)
ingestion (food, drink)
inhalation (from air - sneeze, cough)
Using AIDET helps us practice good ______________ .
Customer Service (or communication)
Which of the following is practicing good body mechanics?
a. bending at the waist to pick something off the floor
b. bending at the knees to pick something off the floor
c. jumping to grab a box that's out of reach on the top shelf
b. Bending at the knees to pick something off the floor.
Good body mechanics include having a wide base of support, bending at the knees, keeping your back straight, and working close to your body (not out of reach).
What is HIPAA?
A law that helps keep health and personal information private and secure.
Name 1 need that fits in the most important, bottom physiological level of Maslow's hierarchy.
Food, sleep, air, excretion, etc
Name 1 way you can break the chain of infection - how can you prevent germs from spreading?
Wash hands
Wear gloves or other PPE
Cover mouth when cough/sneeze
Get vaccines
Clean contaminated surfaces
etc...
What does AIDET stand for?
Acknowledge
Introduce
Duration
Explanation
Thank you
Why is it important to practice good body mechanics when working with patients or residents?
Helps keep you safe
Helps keep the patient safe
Gives the patient confidence in you
Helps you work more efficiently
True or False - It is okay to take pictures of residents at practicum on your personal phone if you aren't going to share them.
FALSE - It is never okay to take pictures of residents on your personal phone. Taking their picture would go against HIPAA rules and regulations.
What is a characteristic of someone with dementia? (something you might see them say or do)
Repeat themselves
Confusion on time/place/people
make inappropriate comments
Insomnia (hardly sleeping) or sleeping all the time
loss of control of going to bathroom
wandering
getting angry or aggressive easily
Name 3 times it is important to wash your hands.
before working with a resident
after working with a resident
before eating or preparing food
when visibly soiled
after removing gloves
after changing sheets on dirty bed
after using restroom
etc...
Name 2 ways you would change your communication when talking with someone who is hard of hearing.
Stand in front of them
Get on the person's level
Speak louder than normal
Speak clearly
Speak slowly
Name 2 things you need to check for before starting to push a resident in a wheelchair.
Resident's feet are off the ground
Brakes are off
Person is sitting up securely in their chair
Wearing seatbelt if they have one
Arms are not hanging over wheels
What is normal blood pressure for an adult?
BONUS 100 points - what is normal pulse rate for an adult?
EXTRA BONUS 100 points - what is normal respiration rate for an adult?
Blood pressure - 120/80
Pulse - 60-100 beats per minute
Respiration Rate - 12-20 breaths per minute
If someone with dementia is confused about what year it is, the best way to respond is to:
a. Argue
b. Yell at them so they know they are wrong
c. Go along with it or change the topic of conversation
C. Go along with it or change the topic of conversation
If someone with dementia is confused, we NEVER want to argue with them. It is best to try to redirect.
What does PPE stand for?
AND
Give an example of PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
Gloves, mask, gown, hat, shoe covers, etc
Using AIDET, role play how you would introduce yourself and tell a resident you are taking them downstairs for exercise.
Example - Good morning! My name is ________ and I am a student at MICC. I am going to take you downstairs for exercise when you're ready. It should only take a few minutes. Thanks for being so cooperative!
Any variation that includes a greeting, their name, and an explanation!
When escorting a resident in a wheelchair to a different floor, how should you position them in the elevator?
Pull them in backwards so they are facing the door - it is easier to push them out when you arrive on the next floor.
True or false - you can reuse disposable gloves as long as they don't look dirty.
FALSE!
You can never reuse disposable gloves. Once you have worn them once, you should throw them away and get a new pair for the next task.
Someone with dementia makes an inappropriate comment. You decide to redirect them. What does it mean to redirect someone?
Redirecting someone means to change the topic of conversation to something different (and in this case less offensive).