Sand-which?
Hi-Gene
Under Pressure
Name that Stage
Favourite Instructors
100
This professional determines the consistency of foodstuffs.
Speech Language Pathologist
100
Give one reason not to "fluff" the sheets
Spreads Bacteria
100
What type of prominence is a risk factor?
100
100
There is no correct answer
200
Name 3 ways of administering nutrition
Oral, NG, Peg/J-Tube, TPN
200
Hygiene is necessary for
Patients health, comfort, safety and well-being
200
How often should an immobile patient be repositioned?
Every 90 minutes.
200
200
300
What is the worst part of the box lunch
The sadness
300
Gene Belcher
300
Name 3 areas at high risk for pressure sores when laying supine
Coccyx, buttocks, heals, head, shoulder, elbow
300
300
400
Why is nutrition important in healing?
Good nutrition is necessary for healing. During the healing process, the body needs increased amounts of calories, protein, vitamins A and C, and sometimes the mineral zinc.
400
Why is oral hygiene important
Reduces risk of infections - thrush.
Improves mood/affect
Long term reduces chances of heart disease.
400
What is the scale that is used to judge risk factors for pressure sores?
Braden Risk Assessment Scale
400
The wound extends through the dermis (second layer of skin) into the fatty subcutaneous (below the skin) tissue. Bone, tendon and muscle are not visible. Look for signs of infection( redness around the edge of the sore, pus, odor, fever, or greenish drainage from the sore) and possible necrosis (black, dead tissue).
400
