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Communication

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Is the process of exchanging information with others

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Verbal communication

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Use a spoken or written words

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Nonverbal communication

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Communication without using words
Ex) shrugging on the shoulders

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Objective information

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Is based on what a person sees hears, touches or smells

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Subjective information

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Is something a person cannot or did not observe as based on something that a resident reported that may or may not be true

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Incontinence

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The inability to control the bladder or bowels

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Cliché

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Are phrases that are really used over and over again and do not really mean anything

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Defense mechanisms

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Are unconscious behaviors used to release tension or scope with stress
Ex) denial, projection,displacement, rationalization, repression, and regression

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Culture

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Is a system of learned beliefs, and behaviors that has practiced by a group of people each culture may have different knowledge, behaviors, beliefs, values, attitudes, religions, and customs

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Impairment

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Is a loss of function or ability it can be a partial or complete loss

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Mental health

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Is the normal functioning of emotional intellectual abilities a person who is mentally healthy able to do life

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Mental health disorder

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It’s like a physical disorder in many ways it can have many physical symptoms , such as a differences in persons brain structure of the way the brain works. It produces signs and symptoms and affects the body’s ability to function.

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Combative

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Meaning, violent or hostile behavior, such behavior may include hitting, pushing, kicking or verbal attacks

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Body mechanics

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Is the way the parts of the body work together when the person moves

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Posture

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Is the way a person holds in positions his body

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Base of support

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The basis support is the foundation that supports an object. The feet are the bodies basis support.

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Center of gravity

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The center of gravity in the body is the point where the most weight is concentrated

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Fracture

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Is a broken bone

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Disorientation

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Means confusion about person, place or time

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Scalds

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Are burns caused by hot liquids

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Abrasion

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Is an injury that rubs off the surface of the skin

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Race acronym

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Remove anyone in danger
Alerts by activating fire alarm
Contain the fire if possible
Extinguish the fire

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Pass acronym

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Pull the pin
Aim at base of fire
Squeeze the handle
Sweep back-and-forth

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Conscious

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Means being mentally alert and having awareness of surrounding sensations and thoughts

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First aid
Is emergency caregiving immediately to an injured person by the first people to respond to an emergency
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( CPR)
Refers to medical procedures used when a person’s heart or lungs have stopped working
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Obstructed airway
When something is blocking the tube through which air enters the lungs
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Abdominal thrust
Her method of attempting to remove an object from the area of someone who is choking
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Cyanotic skin
Blue or gray in color
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Shock
Occurs in organs and tissue in the body do not receive an adequate blood supply Shock is dangerous life-threatening situation. Signs of shock include pale, grey bluish, or discolored skin, staring, increased poles and respiratory rates, low blood pressure and extreme thirst.
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Myocardial infraction
Heart attack occurs when the heart muscle itself does not receive enough oxygen because blood vessels are blocked Symptoms Sudden, severe pain, pressure squeezing in the chest Nausea and vomiting Shortness of breath Dizziness Pale or cyanotic skin Cold and clammy skin Low blood pressure Anxiety and sense of doom Denial of heart problem Weak and irregular pulse rate Indigestion or heartburn
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Syncope (fainting)
Occurs as a result of decreased blood flow to the brain, causing a loss of conscience
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insulin reaction or hypoglycemia
Can result from either too much insulation or too little food First signs of insulin reaction include feeling weak or different nervousness, dizziness, and precipitation
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Diabetic ketoacidosis or (DKA)
Is caused by having two little insulin in the body Symptoms Increased hunger, thirst or urination, abdominal pain, deep or labored, breathing and breath that smells sweet or fruity, as well as headache, weakness, rapid weak pulse, low blood pressure, dry skin, flush treats, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting or unconsciousness
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Cerebro vascular accident
Or stroke occurs when blood supply to a part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel, leaks or rupture within the brain
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FAST
Face is one side of the face drooping Arms is one arm, numb or weak Speech is the speech slurred Time is the most important when responding to a stroke
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Transient ischemic attack
Is a warning sign of a CVA it is a result of a temporary lack of blood supply to the brain symptoms may last up to 24 hours
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Hemiplegia
Paralysis on one side of the body
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Hemiparesis
Numbness or weakness, especially on one side
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Expressive aphasia
Slurred speech or inability to speak
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Receptive aphasia
Inability to understand, spoken or written words
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Vomiting or emesis
Is the act of ejecting stomach contents through the mouth and or nose
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Infection prevention
Is the set of method practicing healthcare facility to prevent and control the spread of disease?
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Microorganisms
Also called microbes is a living thing that is so small that it can be seen only under a microscope
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Infections
Occur when harmful microorganisms called pathogens invade the body and multiply
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Localized infection
Is limited to a specific location in the body it has local symptoms which means the symptoms are near the site of infection
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Systemic infection
Affects entire body this type of function travels through the bloodstream and a spread throughout the body
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Healthcare associated infection
Is an infection acquired in a healthcare setting during the delivery of medical care
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Chain of infection
Is a way of describing how diseases transmitted from one human being to another 1)causative agent 2) reservoir 3)Portal of exit 4) mode of transmission 5) portal of entry 6) susceptible host
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Causative agent
Is a pathogenic microorganism that causes disease includes bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
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Reservoir
Is where the pathogen lives and multiplies it can be human animal, plant soil or substrate
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Portal of exit
Is anybody opening on an infected person that allows pathogens to leave these include nose, mouth eyes or a cut in the skin
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Motive transmission
Describes how the pathogen travels main routes of transmission are contact, droplet, and airborne
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Direct contact
Happens by touching the infected person or their secretions
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Indirect contact
Results from touching an object contaminated by the infected person
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Portal of entry
Is any body opening of an uninfected person that allows pathogens to enter?
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Mucous membranes
Are the membranes that line body cavities that open to the outside of the body these include the lining of the mouth nose, eyes rectum, and genitals
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Susceptible host
Is an uninfected person who could get sick?
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Transmission
Passage or transfer a most infectious diseases can be blocked by using proper infection prevention practices, such as handwashing
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Medical asepsis
Refers to measures used to reduce and prevent the spread of pathogens
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Surgical asepsis
Also known as sterile technique makes an object or area free of all microorganisms
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The center of disease, control, and prevention
Is a federal government agency the issues guidelines to protect and improve the health of individual in communities?
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Standard precautions
Means treating blood and other bodily fluids, non-intact skin like abrasion, pimples or open sores and mucous membranes, as if they were infected
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Hand hygiene
Washing hands with soap and water are using an alcohol based hand rub often called hand sanitizer
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Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Is equipment that helps protect employees from serious injuries or illnesses, resulting from contact with workplace hazards
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Perennial care
Care of the general and anal area
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Clean
If it has not been contaminated with pathogens
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Dirty
Has been contaminated with pathogens
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Sterilization
Is a cleaning measure that destroys all microorganisms, including those that form spores
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Disinfection
Is a process that destroys most but not all pathogens
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Disposable
Means it is discarded after one years
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Transmission base precautions
Precautions used for people who are infected or may be infected with certain diseases Three categories and transmission based precautions Airborne precautions Droplet precautions Contact precautions
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Airborne precautions
Prevent the spread of pathogens that can be transmitted through the air after being expelled
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Droplet precautions
Are used for diseases that are spread by the droplets in the air. Droplets normally do not travel more than 6 feet coughing and sneezing, talking, laughing singing or sucking spread droplets Ex flu
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Contact precautions
Are used when the resident may spread an infection by direct contact with a person or object Ex) clostridioides difficile
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Blood-borne pathogens
Are microorganisms found in human blood
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Hepatitis
Is the inflammation of the liver caused by certain viruses and other factors such as alcohol abuse, some medication’s and trauma Most common types of hepatitis are a BNC hepatitis B NC or blood-borne disease diseases that can cause death
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Tuberculosis or Tb
Is highly contagious disease that is caused by bacteria that is carried on mucus tablets expired in the air tuberculosis causes coughing trouble breathing weight loss and fatigue can be treated with prescribed medication
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COVID-19
Is a droplet an airborne disease it is true through droplets and particles produce one and infected person breeze sneezes, cough, sings or talk signs and symptoms of Covid often appear within 3 to 5 days of exposure to the virus
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MRSA
Is a strain of this bacterium that has developed resistance to methicillin resistance means that the drugs no longer works to kill the specific bacteria Mersa is also spread by direct physical contact with infected people
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VRE
Bacteria become resistant to the powerful anabiotic vancomycin, and now has a resistance Extremely hard to treat
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Clostridioides difficile
Is a spore forming bacterium, which can be part of the normal intestinal flora symptoms of Cicci include frequent foul, smelling watery stools, fever, diarrhea that contains blood and mucus, nausea lack of appetite, and abdominal cramps

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