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Chapter 2 Flashcards

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Disorientation

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Means confusion about person, place or time

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Scalds

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Are burns caused by hot liquids. It takes five seconds or less for a serious burn to occur when the temperature of a liquid is 140°.

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Medical Asepsis

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Refers to measures used to reduce and prevent the spread of pathogens

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Surgical Asepsis

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Makes an object or area free of all microorganism

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Abrasion

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Is an injury that rubs off the surface of the skin such as scissors, nail clippers, and razors should be put away after use

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Covid-19

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Is a droplet and airborne disease transmitted through droplets and particles produced when the infected person breathes, sneezes, coughs, sings or talks

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Susceptible Host

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Is an uninfected person who could get sick

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Methicillin - Resistant staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

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Is a strain of this bacterium that has developed resistance to methicillin

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Cyanotic

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Blue or gray in reference to skin color

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Healthcare associated infection(HAI)

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Is an infection acquired in a healthcare setting during the delivery of medical care

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Mucous membranes

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Are membranes that line body cavities that open to the outside of the body

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Dyspnea

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Difficulty breathing

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Portal of exit

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Is anybody opening on an infected person that allows pathogens to leave

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Mode of transmission

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Describes how the pathogen travels

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Transient Ischemic

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Is a result of a temporary lack of blood supply to the brain

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Direct contact

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Happens by touching the infected person or their secretions

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Microorganism

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A small living thing that can be seen only under a microscope

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Defense mechanism

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Are unconscious behaviors used to release tension or cope with stress. They help to block uncomfortable or threatening feelings

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Cliches

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Are phrases that are used over and over again and do not really mean anything

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Indirect contact

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Results from touching an object contaminated by the infected person such as a needle, dressing or tissue

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Vancomycin - Resistant Enterococcus (VRE)

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Spreads directly through contact

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Clostridioides difficile (C-diff)

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A bacterium that is spread by spores in feces that are difficult to kill; it causes symptoms, such as diarrhea and nausea and can lead to serious inflammation of the colon(colitis)

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Disinfection

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Is a process that destroys most, but not all pathogens

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Portal of entry

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Is anybody opening on an uninfected person that allows pathogens to enter

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Chain of infection

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Is a way of describing how disease is transmitted from one human being to another

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Causative agent

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Is a pathogenic microorganism that causes disease

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Reservoir

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Is where the pathogen lives and multiplies

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Resident identification

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Residents must always be identified before giving care or serving food.
Failure to identify residents can cause serious problems, even death

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Conscious

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Means being mentally alert and having awareness of surroundings, sensations, and thoughts

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR)

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Used when a persons heart or lungs have stopped working

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Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)

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Is a federal government agency that makes rules to protect workers from hazards on the job

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First Aid

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Is emergency care given immediately to an injured person by the first people to respond to an emergency

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Obstructed Airway

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When something is blocking the tube through which air enters the lungs

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Abdominal thrusts

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A method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is choking

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Shock

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Occurs when organs and tissues in the body do not receive an adequate blood supply

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Transmission

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Passage or transfer

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Combative

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Meaning violent or hostile behavior

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Emesis

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The act of ejecting stomach contents through the mouth or nose

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Infection prevention

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Is the set of methods practiced in healthcare facilities to prevent and control the spread of disease

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Anger

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Is a natural emotion that has many causes. These include disease, fear, pain, loneliness, and loss of independence

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Inappropriate behavior

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From residents includes trying to establish a personal, rather than a professional relationship with an NA

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Safety

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All staff members, including nursing assistants are responsible for safety in a facility

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Subjective information

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Is something a person cannot or did not observe

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Transmission based precautions

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Are used for persons who are infected or may be infected with certain diseases

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Body mechanics

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Is the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves

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Posture

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Is the way a person holds and positions their body

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Communication

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Is the process of exchanging information with others

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Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

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Occurs when blood supply to a part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel leaks or ruptures within the brain

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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

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Caused by having too little insulin in the body

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Hepatitis

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Is inflammation of the liver caused by certain viruses and other factors, such as alcohol abuse some medications, and trauma

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Blood borne Pathogens

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Are microorganism found in human blood

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Infections

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Occur when harmful microorganisms called pathogens invade the body and multiply

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Systemic Infection

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Affects the entire body

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Centers for disease control and prevention (CDC)

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Is a federal government agency that issues guidelines to protect and improve the health of individuals and communities

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Objective information

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Is based on what a person sees, hears, touches or smells

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Sterilization

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Is cleaning measure that destroys all microorganisms, including those that form spores

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Tuberculosis

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Is highly contagious disease, caused by a bacterium that is carried on mucous droplets suspended in the air

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Incontinence

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Is the inability to control the bladder or Bowles

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Nonverbal communication

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Is communication without using words, also includes how a person says something

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Non-intact skin

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Skin that is broken by abrasions, cuts, rashes, acne, pimples, lesions, surgical incisions or boils

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Perineal care

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Care of the genital and anal area

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Doff

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NA’s should remove the gown as soon as possible and wash their hands

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Don

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NA’s must put on gown, mask, goggles, face shield and gloves when splashing or spraying of body guilds or blood could occur

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Hand hygiene

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As washing hands with soap and water or using an alcohol based hand rub (ABHR)

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Alignment

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Whether standing, sitting, or lying down, the body should be in alignment and should have good posture

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Sharps

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Are needles or other sharp objects

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Localized Infection

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Is limited to a specific location in the body

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Verbal communication

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Use spoken or written words

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Insulin reaction

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Occurs when insulin is given and the person skips a meal or does not eat all the food required

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Syncope

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Occurs as a result of decreased blood flow to the brain, causing a loss of consciousness

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Myocardial Infarction

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Occurs when the heart muscle itself does not receive enough oxygen because blood vessels are blocked

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Base of support

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Is the foundation that supports an object

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Center of gravity

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In the body is the point where the most weight is concentrated

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Fracture

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Is a broken bone
Older people are often more seriously injured by falls because their bones are more fragile

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Culture

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Is a system of learned beliefs and behaviors that is practiced by a group of people

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Impairment

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Is a loss of function or ability it can be a partial or complete loss of function

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Mental health

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Is the normal functioning of emotional and intellectual abilities

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Mental health disorder

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Is like a physical disorder in many ways. It may have physical causes, such as as differences in a persons brain structure or the way the brain works

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Standard precautions

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A method of infection prevention in which all blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes are treated as if they were infected with an infectious disease

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