Healthcare Safety and Practices

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

• ADLs are activities of daily living.

Abuse

• Abuse is the intentional infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment.
• It results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish.

Airborne Precautions

• Airborne precautions aim to minimize the spread of infectious agents suspended in the air.

Alcohol-Based Hand Rub or Sanitizer

• Alcohol-based hand rubs contain 60-90% alcohol.
• They are used to reduce microorganisms on the hands.

Antiseptic Hand Wash

• Antiseptic hand washes use water, soap, and an antiseptic agent.

Biohazardous Waste

• Biohazardous waste includes items contaminated with blood, body fluids, feces, or potentially harmful substances.

Bloodborne Pathogen

• Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms that can cause disease, found in human blood.

Competency Evaluation Program (CEP)

• The CEP is a hands-on and written/oral examination.
• It is approved by DADS to test a nurse aide's competency.

Contaminated

• Contaminated means items are dirty or soiled with microorganisms.

Contact Precautions

• Contact precautions prevent the spread of infectious agents that spread via direct or indirect contact with a resident.

Droplet Precautions

• Droplet precautions reduce the spread of pathogens through close respiratory secretions.

Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR)

• The EMR, maintained by DADS, tracks reportable conduct of unlicensed employees in a facility.
• It lists individuals deemed ineligible for employment.

Hand Hygiene

• Hand hygiene involves washing hands with water and soap, or an antiseptic solution.
• It also includes correctly applying an alcohol-based sanitizer.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

• HIPAA protects the privacy of identifiable health information.
• It includes the Security Rule (ensuring security of electronic protected health information) and confidentiality provisions of Patient Safety Rule.

Infection

• An infection involves the establishment of an infectious organism that results in signs and symptoms (e.g., fever, redness, heat) in a suitable host.

Isolation

• Isolation practices are used to limit the spread of infectious organisms.
• This usually involves separating a resident with a contagious illness from other residents.

Long-Term Care (LTC)

• Long-Term Care (LTC) provides medical and non-medical support to people with chronic illnesses or disabilities who cannot care for themselves.

Medical Asepsis

• Medical asepsis involves practices to eliminate pathogens and prevent spread, commonly referred to as clean techniques.

Microorganism (Germ, Pathogen)

• Microorganisms, germs, or pathogens are microscopic living organisms that can cause disease.

Minimum Data Set (MDS)

• The MDS is a 52-page assessment form to document a nursing facility resident's health status and functional capacities.

Misappropriation of Resident Property

• Misappropriation involves the deliberate, wrongful, or permanent use of a resident's belongings without consent.

Neglect

• Neglect means failing to provide necessary nursing care to avoid physical harm, mental anguish, or mental illness.

Nurse Aide

• A nurse aide provides nursing or nursing-related services to residents under a licensed nurse's supervision.
• A nurse aide must pass an approved training program or be deemed competent through another method.

Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP)

• The NATCEP program is an approved training program for nurse aides.
• This program evaluates their skills and competency.

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987

• OBRA of 1987 sets regulations for nursing facilities and nurse aide training.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

• OSHA ensures workplace safety is monitored.

Parasite

• A parasite is an organism living within or on another organism (host).

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• PPE includes wearing items like gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection to prevent contamination.

Registry

• A registry is a list of individuals who have completed nurse aide training (or have been deemed equivalent) and are permitted to work in a nursing facility.

Resident

• A resident is an individual receiving care in a nursing facility.

Standard Precautions

• Standard precautions are infection control measures applicable to all residents, regardless of their infection status.

Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)

• DADS regulates nurse aide registries and training.

Transmission-Based Precautions (Isolation Precautions)

• Transmission-based precautions refer to additional precautions used for individuals with particular communicable diseases, beyond standard precautions.
• These methods are based on how infections spread and are classified into airborne, contact, and droplet types.

A.M. - AM

• A.M. (ante meridiem) refers to the period of time between midnight and noon.

Ambulation

• Ambulation is the ability to walk independently, with or without assistive devices.

Elimination

• Elimination is the process of excreting waste products from the body.

Environment

• Environment encompasses the conditions and elements that impact a person's well-being.

Hydration

• Maintaining sufficient fluid intake to ensure health and well-being.

Hygiene

• Hygiene refers to conditions and practices related to cleanliness to promote health.

Nutrition

• Nutrition is the process of consuming a balanced diet for proper growth and health.

P.M. - PM

• P.M. (post meridiem) refers to the time period between noon and midnight.

Blood Pressure (BP)

• Blood pressure is the force of blood against artery walls.

Documenting

• Documenting involves recording information in a file or chart.

Fahrenheit (F)

• Fahrenheit is a temperature scale.

MINIMUM DATA SET (MDS)

• MDS is a 52-page form to assess resident's health.

Observing

• Observing is taking notice and paying attention to something.

Pulse (P)

• Pulse (P) is the rate of the heartbeat.

Reporting

• Reporting is providing an account of information.

Respiration (R)

• Respiration (R) is the process of breathing.

Restraint

• Restraints involve devices to limit movement.

Restorative Services

• Restorative services aim to improve health, strength, and ability to function.

Alzheimer's Disease (AD)

• Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder impacting memory and cognitive abilities.

Behavior

• Behavior encompasses how one acts and interacts.

Cognitive

• Cognitive refers to mental processes like thinking, reasoning, and recollection.

Impairment

• Impairment is a condition that reduces physical or mental functioning.

Psychosocial

• Psychosocial pertains to psychological development, interactions, and social environment.

Communicate

• Communicate means sharing information or exchanging ideas.

Conflict

• Conflict is a disagreement or argument.

Resolution

• Resolution is a decision or agreement to resolve a conflict.

This quiz covers essential topics related to healthcare safety and practices, focusing on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), infection control measures, and the handling of biohazardous materials. It also includes information about competency evaluation for nurse aides. Test your knowledge on these critical areas in healthcare.