Choking&Aspiration
What is aspiration?
Food, liquid, saliva, or vomit entering the airway or lungs.
Name on sign of adequate hydration.
Moist lips, good skin turgor, clear urine, or an adequate bowl pattern.
How many colors are in a rainbow?
7
What temperature should bath water no exceed?
110 degrees F
Name one sign of choking.
Weak/ no cough, inability to speak, gasping, wheezing, blue lips/face, or gagging.
Who is allowed to provide telephone traige?
A Registered Nurse (RN)
What is the name of Mickey Mouse's dog?
Pluto
What does PT stand for?
Physical Therapy
What part of the body should be washed first during a bath?
The face.
If someone is coughing forcefully while choking, what should you encourage them to do?
Keep coughing.
Respiratory distress, seizure over 5 minutes, anaphylaxis, uncontrolled bleedings, choking not relieved, or loss of consciousness.
What planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
What does PROM stand for?
Passive Range of Motion.
In which direction should staff wipe during perineal care?
Front to back.
What should stop giving someone who is showing signs of choking?
Food and drinks.
What information should staff have before calling the nurse?
Full name, vital signs, MAR, and symptoms.
Before titling a wheelchair, what should you do first?
Lock the brakes
How often should someone be repositioned to help prevent skin breakdown?
Every 2 hours.
Name two ways to reduce the risk of aspiration during meals.
Sit upright, follow food/liquid consistency orders, supervise meals, encourage slow eating, or use adaptive equipment.
What should you do after receiving telephone instructions from the nurse?
Read the instructions back to the nurse.
What is the only mammal that can truly fly?
Bat
Name two examples of adaptive equipment use by OT or PT.
What should you do before entering a person's room?
Knock and respect their privacy