CAM
What does the term CAM stand for?
What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine
What color arm band is used to signify fall risk in patients?
What is yellow?
What is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection?
What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire emergency response?
What is Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish?
What is the best way to prevent fires caused by smoking in the home?
What is not smoking in bed or around oxygen equipment?
What type of therapy involves breathing techniques and relaxation to reduce stress and improve health?
What is Relaxation Therapy?
What is the most important intervention to prevent falls in hospitalized client?
What is ensuring that the client’s call bell is within reach?
What is the minimum duration for handwashing to effectively reduce pathogen transmission, according to the CDC?
What is 20 Seconds?
What is the correct sequence for using a fire extinguisher, according to the PASS acronym?
What is Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side?
How can lighting impact fall risks in the home?
What is inadequate lighting can increase the risk of tripping or falling
What CAM therapy uses fine needles inserted into specific points on the body to regulate energy?
What is Acupuncture?
What type of footwear should patients at risk for falls wear?
What is non-slip footwear?
What type of precaution should be used for a patient with tuberculosis
What is airborne precautions?
What is the first step you should take if you discover a fire in a healthcare setting?
What is rescue any patients in immediate danger?
Why should area rugs be removed for patients at high risk for falls?
What is they can cause tripping hazards, increasing the risk of falls?
What is an example of a whole medical system that focuses on the balance of energy or “qi”?
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
What intervention can be taken for patients with a history of orthostatic hypotension to prevent falls?
What is dangle the patient for 3-5 minutes before standing?
What personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn when handling blood or bodily fluids?
What are gloves?
What does a code blue signify in most healthcare settings?
What is a medical emergency, often indicating a patient in cardiac or respiratory arrest?
What should clients with a history of falls have at home?
What is a safety alert device that can call for help in case of a fall?
What should healthcare providers consider when recommending herbal products
What is the potential for drug-herb interactions
What should be done first if a patient is found on the floor?
What is assess the patient for injuries?
What are the three types of transmission-based precautions, and which pathogens require each?
What are contact (e.g., MRSA, VRE), droplet (e.g., influenza, pertussis), and airborne (e.g., tuberculosis, measles)?
What does the acronym “CPR” stand for in emergency situations?
What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?
What steps should be taken to reduce the risk of poisoning in homes with children?
What is locking away medications and hazardous chemicals out of children’s reach?