Chp 27 & 39 Flashcards
Aseptic technique
the practice/procedures that help reduce the risk for infection.
Medical asepsis
Procedures that break the chain of infection that are used on a routine bases whether or not an infection is diagnosed
Surgical asepsis
sterile technique used to prevent contamination, isolate an operative area, and maintains a sterile field for surgery.
What risk factors pose threats to a person’s safety?
lifestyle, impaired mobility, sensory or communication impairment, lack of safety awareness
What are the three types of accidents that occur in health care facilities?
Patient-inherent accidents (patient fault)
Procedure-related accidents
Equipment-related accidents
What factors need to be evaluated when a patient is in restraints?
-Signs of injury every 15 min: check circulation, vital signs, range of motion, physical and psychological status, and readiness for discontinuation.
-Needs for toiling, nutrition and fluids, hygiene, and elimination.
-Release from restraints at least every 2 hours
evaluate for any complications of immobility
-RN trained according to CMS must evaluate patient within 1 or 4 hours
-HCP must see and assess patient after 24 hours
-Correct position of tubes and catheters
-patients behavior and reaction to restraints
Four-point gait
requires weight bearing on both legs
Three-point gait
requires the patient to bear all weight on one foot
Two-point gait
requires partial weight bearing on both feet
Swing-through gait
patient places all weight on crutches and swings through.
Should a cane be held on the stronger or weaker side of the body?
stronger side
What concept does a patient using a cane need to learn?
two points of support such as both feet or one foot and the cane are on the floor at all times.
What is body position in the tripod stance?
erect head and neck, straight vertebrae, and extended hips and knees. The axillae should not bear any weight.
which crutch gait is used for stairs?
modified three-point gate
What factors increase a person’s fall risk?
Age Sex Medication Medical diagnosis History of falls Muscle weakness Changes in vital signs
