Infection Control
This practice involves washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to remove germs.
What is hand hygiene?
This is the term for the proper technique used to move or position a patient safely, avoiding injury.
What is body mechanics?
This is the normal range for an adult’s resting heart rate.
What is 60-100 beats per minute?
This is the term for discussing a patient’s health information in a way that does not violate their privacy.
What is confidentiality?
This action should be performed if a patient is choking and cannot breathe or speak.
What is the Heimlich maneuver (or abdominal thrusts)?
The use of gloves, gowns, and face masks to prevent the spread of infection.
What is personal protective equipment (PPE)?
The method of checking a patient's breathing, pulse, and responsiveness when they are unconscious.
What is the primary survey?
The normal range for an adult’s body temperature is typically around this value.
What is 98.6°F (37°C)?
The act of listening to a patient’s concerns, asking open-ended questions, and responding empathetically is known as this.
What is therapeutic communication?
In case of a fire, this acronym helps remember the key steps to take: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep.
What is PASS?
This is the process of eliminating all microorganisms from surfaces, equipment, or skin.
What is disinfection or sterilization?
This technique involves supporting the patient’s head and neck during a transfer to prevent injury.
What is manual cervical stabilization?
This term refers to the number of breaths a person takes per minute.
What is the respiratory rate?
This term refers to a patient’s right to make their own healthcare decisions, even if they choose not to follow medical advice.
What is patient autonomy?
This is the first step a nursing assistant should take when encountering a patient who has fallen.
What is check for responsiveness and call for help?
This term refers to infections that are acquired while a patient is receiving care in a healthcare setting.
What is a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?
This term refers to assisting a patient to the bathroom or changing their incontinence pads.
What is personal hygiene care?
When taking blood pressure, this is the name of the top number, which measures pressure when the heart is contracting.
What is systolic pressure?
The term for a legally recognized document that allows a patient to express their preferences for medical treatment in case they become unable to make decisions.
What is advance directive?
When a patient experiences a seizure, the best action is to do this.
What is protect the patient from injury and call for help?
This type of isolation is used for patients with airborne illnesses like tuberculosis or chickenpox, requiring specific precautions.
What is airborne precautions?
This position involves the patient lying flat on their back with legs extended, commonly used during physical exams.
What is the supine position?
This is the term for a dangerously high body temperature, typically above 103°F (39.4°C).
What is hyperthermia?
This document is a patient’s formal instruction to withhold life-sustaining treatment if they become terminally ill.
What is a living will?
In the event of a medical emergency, the nursing assistant should immediately activate this system to summon assistance.
What is the emergency response system?