The simple "unofficial" term for measuring blood glucose
What is Fingerstick
100
Something that causes stress is called
What is a stressor
100
Do not resuscitate
What is DNR
100
The range of the bath water when assisting a resident with bathing
What is 95 - 105 degrees Fahrenheit
100
This is a four chamber pump that is responsible for the flood of the blood in the body
What is the Heart
200
This apparatus is used for measuring sugar in the blood
What is a Glucometer
200
Task that should always be given first priority is...
What is resident care
200
ADL's
What are Activities of Daily Living
200
Preparing, giving and evaluating the effectiveness of prescription and non-prescription drugs is called
What is Medication Administration
200
This is a common diagnosis when a person's blood pressure measures 140/90 or higher
What is Hypertension
300
The progressive increase in the pre-meal or nighttime insulin dose, based on pre-defined blood glucose ranges
What is Sliding Scale
300
All tasks and actions that a caregiver is allowed to perform is defined as...
What is Scope of Practice
300
COPD
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
300
A method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is choking
What is Abdominal Thrust (Heimlich Maneuver)
300
This is a condition in which the legs, feet, arms, or hands do not have enough blood circulation
What is Peripheral Vascular Disease
400
Symptoms of this condition include sweating, impaired vision, headache, hunger, dizziness.
What is Hypoglycemia
400
Leaning back in your seat and crossing your arms as you talk to the other person is an example of:
What is Body Language
400
AD- this is the most common form of dementia
What is Alzheimer's disease
400
the application of a liquid chemical agent to eliminate the majority of pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate objects or surfaces
What is Chemical Disinfection
400
These are special stocking ordered by a physician to prevent swelling and blood clots
What is Anti-embolic stockings
500
In this type of injection, a short needle is used to inject a drug into the tissue layer between the skin and the muscle
What is subcutaneous injection
500
During stress, your body reacts like you are in
danger and releases hormones that increase your
heart rate, breathing, and energy levels. This is
referred to as:
What is "Fight or flight response"
500
The abbreviation for "administer four times a day"
What is QID
500
Describe the six ADL's
What are - Bathing, dressing, grooming, Feeding, Transferring, and Toileting