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14 Cards in this Set
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bloodborne pathogen
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potentially infectious organisms that are carried in and transmitted through blood or materials containing blood
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delegation
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transference of responsibility and authority for an activity to a competent individual.
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Five Rights of Delegation
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1) Right TASK
2) Right CIRCUMSTANCE 3) Right PERSON 4) Right DIRECTION & COMMUNICATION 4) Right SUPERVISION & EVALUATION |
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documenting
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the process of making an entry on a client record; charting; recording
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health-care-associated infections
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an infection that may have originated in a health care setting
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nosocomial infections
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infections that originate in a hospital
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personal protective equipment (PPE)
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barriers such as gloves, mask & gowns used to protect persons from contact with potentially infective material
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positive affirmation
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a positive statement such as "I am focused & caring" that helps a person to focus attention and intention to remain mindful
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respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette
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covering the mouth & nose when sneezing or coughing, proper disposal of tissues, and separating potentially infected persons from others by at least 3 feet or having them wear a protective surgical mask
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self-care
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engaging in regular movement or exercise discipline, paying attention to healthy nutrition, practicing clear communication, cultivating positive relationships, and taking regular meal & rest breaks while on the job
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SBAR (situation, background assessment and recommendation)
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a structured approach to documentation that can enhance safety in situations where nurses communicate with primary care providers and other nurses about client status
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standard precautions (SP)
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those actions appropriate for infection control in all situations; the risk of caregiver exposure to client body tissues & fluids rather than the suspected presence or absence of infectious organisms determines the use of gloves, gowns, masks, & eye protection
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therapeutic presence
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deep listening, compassion, focus, self-awareness, finding meaning, and using the imagination
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unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
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personnel such as a certified nursing assistant, hospital attendants, nurse technicians, and orderlies, who work in health care settings and are responsible for nursing activities that require less technical skill (bathing, feeding, specimen collection, hygiene) than the skills of an RN has and that do not require nursing judgment
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