test 2 Flashcards
what is the least safe transfer
3 person lift
what is the most safe lift
drawsheet transfer
what is the lateral lift used for and what is necessary to have for this lift
used for people with weak legs; they need good spinal control
where should you stand when using the parallel bars
in front of pt
when to take vitals on TT
- the start
- when degrees are increased
- if pt has bad reaction
where do the straps go on TT
Legs, chest, abdomen
When do you not use the middle strap
when there is any type of incision in the area
What can you disconnect from a pt
O2. IV stand, feeding tube if you ask nurse to do it
who sets the rules for asepsis
CDC and OSHA
an infection that occurs while being treated for something else
nosocomial infection
whats the mode of transmission for a nosocomial infection
- employee to pt
- pt to pt
what are the contributing factors for a nosocomial infection
- # of health care workers in contact with pt
- # of invasive procedures
- length of stay
- pt status
what are the consequences of a nosocomial infection
- pt death
- longer recovery time
- more procedures
- increased pain and suffering
- increased cost
what is the source of an infection
the thing that has it
what is the host of an infection
the person that gets infected
