Ch. 13 A
a state of being unaware of one's setting and being unable to react or respond to people, places, or things
coma
CO is the abbreviation for this colorless, odorless gas
Carbon Monoxide
Race stands for
R- Rescue
A- Alarm
C- Confine
E- Extinguish
The chain of infection begins with a
source
The precautions you take for all persons whenever care is given
Standard Precautions
The three things you must ask a person to correctly identify them
Name, DOB, Doctor
The most common cause for choking
Piece of meat
What is the term for when a patient leaves the agency without staff knowledge
Elopement
multidrug-resistant organism
What is the PPE required for Contact Precautions
Gloves, Gown
Hot liquids and bath water are risks for this type of injury
burns
lead
How long one has to report an incident
Until the end of the shift
C.Diff is a common example of this type of infection that is contracted somewhere healthcare is given
HAI- Healthcare-associated Infection
What is the required PPE for droplet precautions?
Blue mask (change 15-20 minutes), single room
This signal sticker is placed on harmful products to warn of poison
Mr. Yuk sticker
This type of choking relief is used on obese and pregnant persons
Chest Thrusts
A Purple wristband signals this order
DNR
A work area free of all pathogens and non-pathogens (including spores)
sterile field
What is the correct order to put on (don) PPE
gown, mask/respirator, goggles/face shield, gloves
1-800-222-1222, or 911 can be called for contact with a _______ substance
poisonous
Toxicity (fatal or toxic)
frayed cords and overloaded electrical outlets can cause this type of injury
Electrical shock
If you are exposed to blood or OPIM, do you have the right to refuse testing for HIV and HBV
Yes you can refuse testing
What is the correct way to remove PPE
Gloves, goggles/face shield, gown, mask/respirator, wash hands