Microorganisms
Define MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
an infection caused by a type of staph bacteria that's become resistant to many of the antibiotics used to treat ordinary staph infections
Acts as a barrier between the healthcare worker and infectious bodily fluids
What is PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Equipment used in moving a paraplegic or someone with bilateral lower extremity amputation
Trapeze
Critical element of counts and records radial pulse
Records pulse rate within a plus or minus of 4 beats of evaluators reading
2:00 pm is defined as _____ in military time
What is 1400
People and goods can travel easier than ever before, infectious disease can spread quickly, Diseases have spread to new areas of the world, All healthcare workers must be diligent about preventing spread of infectious disease
What is living in a global society
Primary prevention means
Stopping the illness before it starts
Avoid obstacles on floor, clean up spills promptly, good body mechanics
What is Injury Prevention
Measure the amount at eye level and on a flat surface
Measures and records Urinary output
Name two common communication methods used in healthcare setting
Verbal and non-verbal communication
Most infections occur on the skin
May be found in the nose, respiratory tract, urinary tract and wound drainage
Contact precautions are recommended
Precautions are based on the mode of transmission
What is MRSA
Non specific defense mechanisms that keep a person healthy
Intact skin, mucous membranes, tears, cilia in the lungs and nose, Bacteria flora of the digestive tract
Permits blood pressure to normalize before standing
What is "dangling"
Beginning with eyes, washes eyes with wet washcloth (no Soap) using a different area of the washcloth for each stroke washing inner aspect to outer aspect then proceeds to wash the face
Critical element of Gives modified bed bath (face and one arm, hand and underarm)
Location of Brachial pulse
Inside (inner side) of the elbow
Risk factors: Hospital stays, Indwelling medical devices, Prior treatment with Vancomycin, Immunosupressed status
What is VRE (Vancomycin-resistant enterococci
Infection agent, Port of entry, mode of transmission, susceptible host, reservoir
What is Chain of infection
Use good body mechanics, ALWAYS use a gait belt, unsure resident is wearing proper footwear
What is ambulation of a resident
Wheelchair is positioned along side of bed, at the head of the bed facing the foot or at the foot of the bed facing the head of the bed
Transfers from bed to wheelchair using a transfer belt (gait belt)
Describe two main forms of observation primarily used in healthcare setting
Objective (uses the 5 senses)
Subjective (what the resident/patient is telling you)
Requires cleaning with bleach solution and also requires contact precautions with hand washing only
Specialty precaution requirement for C-diff (Clostridium difficile)
COI: maintain intact skin, prevent open sores and skin breakdown
What is Portal of entry
Device used for resident who is unable to bear weight or has fragile skin
What is a Mechanical Lift
What is the last step of the skill "Measure and record manual blood pressure"
After obtaining reading, using B/P cuff and stethescope records both systolic and diastolic pressure each within plus or minus 8 mm of evaluators reading
30 ounces of juice, 8 ounces of coffee and 320 mls of soda, What is the total amount of cc/ml consumed
1460 ml/cc's