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60 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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keep back straight, (any order)
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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ambulatory, wheelchair, 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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What is an infection that develops when a person is in a health care facility called?
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nosocomial Infection
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What set of protection guidelines is used to prevent exposure to blood and body fluids?
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universal precautions
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33. What is the process called that kills all microorganisms?
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sterilization
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What personal protective equipment should be available to health care workers?
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gloves, gowns, masks, goggles (any order)
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All containers which contain contaminated materials or laboratory specimens should be labeled with what?
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biohazard label
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All containers which contain contaminated materials or laboratory specimens should be labeled with what?
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biohazard label
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What are bacteria that are found in the body but do not cause harm called?
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normal flora
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When should the health care provider practice universal precautions?
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at all times, with all patients
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What do the initials OSHA stand for?
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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What do most health care facilities have in place to prepare for a potential disaster?
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disaster-preparedness plan
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What activity helps ensure that health care personnel respond effectively in the event of a disaster?
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disaster drills on a regular basis
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When referring to body mechanics, what does the term alignment mean?
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relationship of various body parts to one another
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What type of exercises are recommended for patients confined to bed?
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range-of-motion exercises
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What is the position of a patient in Fowler's position?
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supine at 45-60 degrees
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Name the most important intervention for falls?
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prevention
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In what population is the risk of injury from falls the greatest?
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people over the age of 65
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In what percentage of falls do fractures result?
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1 to 4%
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Following a hip replacement, the patient should be cautioned against what type of positioning of the legs?
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adduction
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What type of apparatus is frequently used to keep the hips/legs in proper position following hip replacement surgery?
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abductor pillow
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Following surgery, the patient is encouraged to regularly cough and deep breathe. Why is this so important?
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prevention of pulmonary complications
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How should a cast be supported for the first 72 hours following application to maintain proper shape?
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on pillows
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What type of sign should be conspicuously displayed when a patient is receiving oxygen?
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no smoking
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Why are such strict precautions taken against smoking or the use of electrical appliances near a person receiving oxygen?
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oxygen supports combustion
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What is the most common vehicle of transmission of the salmonella infection?
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food
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How is shigellosis spread?
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fecal-oral route
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What is the most common method by which microorganisms are transmitted from one person to another?
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contact transmission
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What is the most common site of nosocomial infection?
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urinary tract
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When care is given to a patient that could result in splashing of fluid, you should use?
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protective eye wear
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When you are likely to come in contact with blood or body fluids while working with a patient, what should you wear?
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Personal Protective Equipment
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When removing gloves, with one gloved hand, where do you grasp the glove on the other hand?
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palm
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