Abbreviations | Infection Control | safety and emergency | Long Term Care | Body Systems |
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What is nothing by mouth
NPO
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what is hand washing
What is the most effective and affordably way to prevent the spread of infectionwash hands
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What is Everyone
whose job is it to ensure safe practices
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What is ADL's
bathing, dressing, eating
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What is process glucose
what does insulin do?
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What is THREE TIMED A DAY
TID
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What is always
when should universal precautions be used
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What is R.A.C.E.
Rescue alarm confine extinguish
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What is dementia
loss of mental abilities
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What is flexibility, arthritis, vision
This makes ambulating difficult as residents age
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What is passive range of motion bilateral upper extremities
PROM BUE
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What is germs
micro organisms found everywhere that may or may not cause infection.
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What is 30 compressions to 2 breaths
In CPR what is the ratio of breaths to compressions
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What is OBRA
The organization responsible to regulate nurse aide training
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What is estrogen
The decrease of this increases the risk for brittle bones in menopausal women
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What is urinary tract infedtion
UTI
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What is PPE
equipment worn to protect against blood and body fluids
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What is With a doctors order
When can restraints be used
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What is Physical or occupational therapy
the department responsible for muscle restoration
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What is dehydration
fluid loss is greater than intake causes
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What is weight bearing as tolerated
WBAT
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What is Nosocomial
a health care acquired infection
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What is dizzy, confused, sweaty, weak pulse
A sign of shock is...
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What is HIPAA
The act assuring aintaining resident/patient privacy
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What is cataracts
this can cause the resident to see halos
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