HCA 170 Labs

Question 1

What does the HCA routine in practices stand for?

Answer 1

Hand washing
Cough
Alcohol hand rubs

Question 2

What does the BSN routine practice stand for?

Answer 2

Blood/ body fluids
Sharps
Needle stick injuries

Question 3

What does GPP routine practices stand for?

Answer 3

Gloves/ gowns
PPE
Personal articles

Question 4

What is the principal of asepsis?

Answer 4

-Reduce number of pathogens
- prevent the spread of pathogens from person to person

Question 5

What does the STABLE body mechanics stand for?

Answer 5

Spine - main a neutral body stance
Trunk - avoid twisting
Arm - keep arms close to body
Base - have a wide base
Leg - use legs when bending
Evaluate - evaluate the situation

Question 6

What are the 6 steps in washing a denture?

Answer 6

1. Grab 2 paper towel ( one ont the sink other to put utensils on)
2. Open the faucet with back of hands and put gloves on
3. Wash the dentures with soap and running water
4. Place dentures in clean cup
5. Clean up station

Question 7

What are the 7 steps for morning care

Answer 7

1. Greet patient, turn on light, check breaks
2. Gather supplies for care
3. Start washing resident from eyes working your way down to chest (furthest to closet to you)
4. Offer options on what to wear Put on clothes
5. Do mouth swab, dentures, glasses…
6. Clean up and say bye to resident.