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30 Cards in this Set
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The way the body moves and maintains balance with the most efficient use of all its parts in a way that does not add undue stress is known as?
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body mechanics
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Keeping your feet 12-14 inches apart, placing one foot slightly forward, and pointing the toes in the direction of movement is how one maintains a____?
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base of support
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What is the main purpose of using Body Mechanics?
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to prevent injury
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When using proper body mechanics how should you pick up an object?
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(any order)keep back straight, bend at hips and knees, keep object close to body
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When you change the direction of your body, using proper body mechanics, you must do what?
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pivot with your feet
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What do loss of balance, unlighted hallways, wet floors, crib rails left down, and visual changes commonly cause?
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accidents and falls
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Smoking and electrical overload are common causes of what?
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fire
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Decreased sensation to what increases the probability of burns in elderly clients?
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temperature and pain receptors
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In case of fire, what steps should you follow?
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1) rescue any patient in immediate danger
2) pull alarm/announce fire contain/close doors extinguish the fire |
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In case of fire or natural disaster what is the first thing to keep in mind?
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do not panic
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Clients hoarding medications can lead to what problems?
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overdose
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What is your main concern with a client exhibiting an unsteady gait?
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falling
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Why should a bed be kept in the low position, when you are not performing procedures?
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to prevent falls
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What is the primary reason for using protective devices?
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to prevent the client from injuring themselves or others.
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A client who is in protective devices complains of a tingling sensation, and the extremity is cool to the touch. What are these signs of?
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impaired circulation
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According to OBRA regulations, protective devices may only be used as a:
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last resort
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What protective device prevents clients from scratching themselves but gives the most freedom of movement?
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hand mitts
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What is the number one cause of fires in health care facilities?
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smoking
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In what order are clients evacuated from a facility during a fire?
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1) ambulatory,
2) wheelchair, 3) bedridden |
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Why should a staff member stay with the clients after they have been evacuated?
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to keep them from reentering the facility
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An anti-septic control method that destroys pathogens but does not usually kill spores and viruses is:
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disinfection
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What is the most effective procedure for controlling infection?
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handwashing
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An area which is free of germs and contains materials and/or equipment that are free of germs is known as a?
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sterile field
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A health care worker contracts an infection after cleaning up soiled equipment without using proper personal protective equipment. This is an example of what mode of transmission?
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indirect contact
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Transmitting microorganisms by a patient touching the health care worker is an example of what mode of transmission?
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direct contact
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The disease producing power of a microorganism is called?
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virulence
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What is a person, animal, or plant which supports a parasite called?
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host
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Something which has been exposed to germs is considered:
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contaminated
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Microbes that cause disease are called?
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pathogens
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What is a person with low resistance or decreased immunity called?
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susceptible host
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