Infection Prevention
and Control
and Control
A NA will come into contact with microorganisms when?
Every time they touch something.
Giving a resident a repetitive task is an example of what?
Restraint alternative.
What does R.A.C.E stand for?
Rescue, activate, contain, evacuate/extinguish
What is true about the skin in the elderly?
Thinner, drier skin
What is the difference between the female and male urinary system?
Women's urethra is shorter.
How often is MRSA spread?
Direct physical contact.
How should the NA stand to maintain a stable stance?
Legs shoulder-width apart.
What are the first two steps to take in an emergency?
Assess the situation, assess the victim.
Water is an example of what kind of need according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Physiological
How many bones are in the human body?
206
Why are the elderly at risk for infection?
Limited mobility.
What is the purpose of body mechanics?
To prevent injury and save energy.
What is the medical term for fainting?
Syncope
Acceptance is an example of what kind of need according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Psychosocial
As women age, they lose the hormone estrogen. This leads to what?
Loss of calcium
Wearing gloves breaks what chain in the chain of infection?
Mode of transmission (this is a way disease spreads)
What is a serious problem associated with restraints?
Pressure injuries.
To control a bleed, what should the NA do?
Hold a thick pad against the wound and press down hard
What two eating disorders show up in adolescence years?
Anorexia and Bulimia
How does the immune system work to protect the body from disease?
Nonspecific and specific immunity
Define disinfection.
Kills some pathogens, but does not destroy all.
What is one way to prevent falls?
Clear walkways of clutter.
What information should the NA give emergency services when calling for an emergency?
What should you do if the resident wants to talk about God, but you don't believe there is a God?
Listen to the resident.
What is the basic unit of the nervous system?
Neuron