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When transferring a resident, what should you ensure?
When transferring a resident, what should you ensure?
What do we call an infection acquired after admission to the hospital?
What do we call an infection acquired after admission to the hospital?
Nosocomial infection
What is medical asepsis?
What is medical asepsis?
The practice used to remove or destroy the spread of pathogens
When performing patient care, you must wash your hands ____.
When performing patient care, you must wash your hands ____.
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Who should universal precautions be used for?
Who should universal precautions be used for?
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What should you do after drying your hands?
What should you do after drying your hands?
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What is the process called when all microorganisms are destroyed?
What is the process called when all microorganisms are destroyed?
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What do good body mechanics require?
What do good body mechanics require?
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To protect a person's skin when moving him/her up in bed, what should you use?
To protect a person's skin when moving him/her up in bed, what should you use?
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How should Mrs. Jackson be positioned in a prone position?
How should Mrs. Jackson be positioned in a prone position?
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What is the term for the bed position where the head of the bed is elevated?
What is the term for the bed position where the head of the bed is elevated?
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What is the most common cause of noise in healthcare facilities?
What is the most common cause of noise in healthcare facilities?
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A person's call light should always be _____.
A person's call light should always be _____.
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You can reduce odors in a person's room by practicing your own personal hygiene.
You can reduce odors in a person's room by practicing your own personal hygiene.
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When making a bed, you should bring more than enough linens into the room.
When making a bed, you should bring more than enough linens into the room.
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When making a bed, what should you do to have good body mechanics?
When making a bed, what should you do to have good body mechanics?
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What should be done with Mr. Dill's damp sheets?
What should be done with Mr. Dill's damp sheets?
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Where can dirty linens be placed?
Where can dirty linens be placed?
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When making an occupied bed, how should you remove the bottom linens?
When making an occupied bed, how should you remove the bottom linens?
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Why should you tell an unconscious person what you are going to do?
Why should you tell an unconscious person what you are going to do?
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In which position should an unconscious resident be during mouth care?
In which position should an unconscious resident be during mouth care?
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When cleaning dentures, how should you hold them?
When cleaning dentures, how should you hold them?
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Which area should be bathed last when giving a complete bed bath?
Which area should be bathed last when giving a complete bed bath?
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Before shaving Mr. Wood's face, what should you do?
Before shaving Mr. Wood's face, what should you do?
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What should you report about urine when a person voids 400mL of cloudy yellow urine?
What should you report about urine when a person voids 400mL of cloudy yellow urine?
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What is dysuria?
What is dysuria?
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Study Notes
Transferring Residents
- Ensure safety during resident transfers at all times.
Nosocomial Infections
- Infections acquired during hospital stay are referred to as nosocomial or hospital-acquired infections.
Medical Asepsis
- Medical asepsis involves practices that remove or destroy pathogens to prevent their spread.
Hand Washing
- Always wash hands before and after providing patient care.
Universal Precautions
- Universal precautions are applied universally to all patients, regardless of their status.
Hand Drying
- After drying hands, use a paper towel to turn off the faucet and dispose of it properly.
Surgical Asepsis
- The complete destruction of all microorganisms is termed surgical asepsis.
Body Mechanics
- Good body mechanics require a strong base of support, maintaining good posture, and utilizing large, strong muscles.
Skin Protection
- Use a draw sheet or lift sheet to protect a person's skin when moving them up in bed.
Prone Position
- A prone position means the patient lies on their stomach with their head turned to the side.
Fowler's Position
- Fowler's position refers to having the head of the bed elevated to a semi-sitting angle.
Common Noise Sources
- The most common source of noise in healthcare facilities arises from conversations and laughter in hallways and nurse stations.
Call Light Accessibility
- Always ensure a person's call light is within easy reach.
Odor Reduction
- You can reduce odors in a room through various methods, but personal hygiene practice cannot be neglected.
Bed Making Rules
- Avoid bringing in more linens than necessary when making a bed.
Bed Height for Making
- Raise the bed to an appropriate height to ensure proper body mechanics while making it.
Changing Damp Linens
- Change damp sheets immediately to maintain patient comfort and hygiene.
Disposal of Dirty Linens
- Dirty linens must be placed in a linen bag or hamper only.
Making an Occupied Bed
- When changing linens on an occupied bed, tuck the old linens under the resident before removing them.
Communication with Unconscious Patients
- Always communicate with unconscious patients as they may still be able to hear.
Mouth Care for Unconscious Residents
- Position unconscious residents on their side for safe mouth care.
Cleaning Dentures
- Hold dentures over a basin of water lined with a towel to prevent damage in case they drop.
Complete Bed Bath Order
- The peri-area should be the last region cleaned during a complete bed bath.
Shaving Preparation
- Before shaving, apply a warm washcloth to the face for a few minutes to prepare the skin.
Reporting Urinary Symptoms
- Report observations such as color, clarity, amount, odor, and pain (dysuria) for urinary output.
Dysuria Definition
- Dysuria is characterized by painful or difficult urination.
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Test your knowledge with these CNA TMU practice flashcards covering essential concepts such as patient safety, infection control, and medical asepsis. Each card presents key definitions and practices crucial for effective patient care in the healthcare setting.
