Restraint Terms
A weakening or wasting away of muscles
What is atrophy
What is PPE?
What is Personal Protective Equipment?
What is myocardial infarction?
Heart attack
What is Hemiplegia?
Paralysis on one side of the body
What is a sharps/biohazard container?
A puncture-resistant container for needles and other sharp medical objects.
A method, device, material, or equipment that restricts a person's freedom
What are physical restraints
Shock is a ____________, life-threatening situation. Name three s/s of shock.
Cyanotic, discolored skin, staring, an increase in P & R, decrease in BP, extreme thirst
List three s/s of an MI.
crushing CP, (L) arm pain, states "feels like something is sitting on my chest", decreased BP, N/V, Perspiration, indigestion or heartburn, dizziness, cold, clammy skin.
What is Hemiparesis?
Arm or leg numbness or weakness, on one side
When a pt is on oxygen, why do you keep the nasal cannula (tubing) off the floor?
Pathogens on the floor and contamination occur
Permanent & painful shortening of muscle, tendon, or ligament that restricts movement
What is contracture
Syncope is the medical term for...
Fainting
A convulsion is also known as a ...
Seizure
What is expressive aphasia?
Slurred speech, inability or speak
Who is at the highest risk of falls?
The elderly
A ___________ order is needed to apply restraints to a pt.
What is doctor?
If the pt faints while sitting in a chair, you should....
Bend pt over and place their head between their legs
What does the term hypoglycemia mean?
Low blood sugar
What is an AED?
Automated external defibrillator
When removing dirty linens and placing them in the hamper, keep the linens....
Away from your uniform
A pt in restraints should be checked q _____minutes; restraints removed q ___h for _______minutes.
What is 15 minutes; 2 hrs. for 10 minutes
What are the S/S of Syncope?
dizziness, nausea, perspiration, pale skin, weak pulse, shallow respirations, blackness in the field of vision
What does the medical term hyperglycemia mean?
High blood sugar
Dysphagia is ...
difficulty swallowing
When a fall occurs, a _________ ________ must be completed?
An incident report