Day 6 Key Points Flashcards
geriatrics
- care of the elderly
- geriatric res= an elderly person
holistic approach
- looking at the entire person
- we must understand through empathy and help ppl adapt
MDS
- aka minimum data set
- used to identify risk factors that could cause a res. to decline
point of care documentation
- documenting patient info while performing care
- help create and update a res. care plan
nosocomial/healthcare associated infection
- aka HAI
- infection acquired while in a healthcare facility
localized infection
-confined to one area of the body
generalized/systemic infection
- spread throughout the body; like the flu
- symptoms like fever, headache, and nausea
normal flora
-bacteria that are found normally in our bodies and are healthy for us
can antibiotics kill bacteria or viruses?
-bacteria
direct mode of transmission
-touching the person who is sick or contaminated body fluids
indirect mode of transmission
-touching environmental surfaces that have pathogens on them
fomites
-surfaces
droplet infections
-can spread 3’ with coughs and sneezes
vehicle
-found in food or water
vectors
-insects and rats that carry disease
what is medical asepsis?
-another word for infection control
PPE
-personal protective equipment
what are the standard precautions?
-wear PPE whenever we may have contact w blood/bodily fluids
what is the #1 form of PPE?
-gloves
what do you need to wear for contact precautions?
- glove
- gown
what do you need to wear for droplet precautions?
- glove
- face shield/mask
what do you need to wear for airborne precautions?
-requires negative pressure environment
what does don and doff mean?
- don: put on
- doff: take off
what does the biohazard symbol represent?
-items that are soiled with blood or body fluids
what are red bags for?
-contaminated garbage
what are yellow bags for?
-contaminated linen
