block 5 Flashcards
infection control
unsafe conditions should be reported
before accidents occur
example of objective information:
there are raised, red marks the size of pinpricks on Mrs.johnson’s torso
what sense is not used in making obervations
taste
what type of observation is this: Mr. brown complains of pain in his shoulder
subjective
sign of onset of diabetic ketoacidosis is breathe that smells:
sweet
whats the proper order to don personal protective equipment (PPE)
put on gloves, mask, and goggles and gloves
whats the best way to break the chain of infection
proper hand hygiene
NA will come into contact with microorganisms
every time the NA touches something
one way bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted
by contact with blood or body fluids
hand hygiene
washing hands with soap and water or using alcohol based hand rubs
when helping a resident sit up, stand up, or walk, the NA should
bend their knees to create momentum
RACE is a acronym for safety rule, meaning:
remove residents, activate alarm or call 911, contain fire, extinguish
how is MRSA most often spread
by direct physical contact
NA responsibility related to infected prevention
following standard precautions for all residents
sign that a stroke is occurring is
the inability to speak or to speak clearly
what does a SDS contain (safety data sheet)
description of emergency response actions
tuberculosis may be transmitted
by coughing
medical asepsis includes
disinfection or hand hygiene
