Skills
Name ALL the steps to "HAND HYGIENE (HAND WASHING" Skill...
1.) Introduction
2.) Turns on water at sink
3.) Wets hands and wrists thoroughly
4.) Applies soap to hands
5.) Lathers all surfaces of wrists, hands, and fingers producing friction, for at least 20 (twenty) seconds, keeping hands lower than the elbows and the fingertips down
6.) Cleans fingernails by rubbing fingertips against palms of the opposite hand
7.) Rinse all surfaces of wrists, hands, and fingers, keeping hands lower than the elbows and the fingertips down
8.) Uses clean, dry paper towel/towels to dry all surfaces of fingers, hands, and wrists starting at fingertips then disposes of paper towel/towels into waste container
9.) Uses clean, dry paper towel/towels to turn off faucet then disposes of paper towel/towels into waste container or uses knee/foot control to turn off faucet.
10.) Don't touch sink
How many bones does the average adult human have?
206 bones
SOB
shortness of breath
What is Angina?
An epidural is an example for what type of anesthesia?
Name All the steps to "ASSISTS TO AMBULATE USING TRANSFER BELT" Skill...
1 Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible
2 Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen, or door
3 Before assisting to stand, client is wearing non-skid shoes/footwear
4 Before assisting to stand, bed is at a safe level
5 Before assisting to stand, checks and/or locks bed wheels
6 Before assisting to stand, client is assisted to sitting position with feet flat on the floor
7 Before assisting to stand, applies transfer belt securely at the waist over clothing/gown
8 Before assisting to stand, provides instructions to enable client to assist in standing including prearranged signal to alert client to begin standing
9 Stands facing client positioning self to ensure safety of candidate and client during transfer. Counts to three (or says other prearranged signal) to alert client to begin standing
10 On signal, gradually assists client to stand by grasping transfer belt on both sides with an upward grasp (candidate’s hands are in upward position), and maintaining stability of client’s legs by standing knee to knee, or toe to toe with client
11 Walks slightly behind and to one side of client for a distance of ten (10) feet, while holding onto the belt
12 Assists client to bed and removes transfer belt
13 Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position
14 After completing skill, wash hand
What is the main function of Red Blood Cells?
To transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and organs throughout the body
UTI
Urinary Tract Infection
Painful Urination
8:45 am is what in military time?
0845
Name All the steps to "the PROVIDES FOOT CARE ON ONE FOOT" Skill...
1 Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible
2 Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen, or door
3 Before washing, checks water temperature for safety and comfort and asks client to verify comfort of water
4 Basin is in a comfortable position for client and on protective barrier
5 Puts on clean gloves before washing foot
6 Client’s bare foot is placed into the water
7 Applies soap to wet washcloth
8 Lifts foot from water and washes foot (including between the toes
9 Foot is rinsed (including between the toes)
10 Dries foot (including between the toes) with dry cloth towel/washcloth
11 Applies lotion to top and bottom of foot (excluding between the toes) removing excess with a towel/ washcloth
12 Supports foot and ankle during procedure
13 Empties, rinses, and dries basin
14 Places basin in designated dirty supply area
15 Disposes of used linen into soiled linen container
16 Removes and disposes of gloves (without contaminating self) into waste container and washes hands
17 Signaling device is within reach
What is insulin most likely given for?
To lower blood sugar/glucose levels.
by mouth
Syncope
Fainting
According to MyPlate, what are the food categories and how much of each should you have?
30 percent grains, 40 percent vegetables, 10 percent fruits and 20 percent protein, dairy 1-2 percent
Name all the steps to the "DRESSES CLIENT WITH AFFECTED (WEAK) RIGHT ARM" Skill...
1 Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible
2 Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen, or door
3 Asks which shirt he/she would like to wear and dresses him/her in shirt of choice
4 Avoids overexposure of client by ensuring client’s chest is covered
5 Removes gown from the left (unaffected) side first, then removes gown from the right (affected/weak) side
6 Before dressing client, disposes of gown into soiled linen container
7 Assists to put the right (affected/weak) arm through the right sleeve of the shirt before placing garment on left (unaffected) arm
8 While putting on shirt, moves body gently and naturally, avoiding force and over-extension of limbs and joints
9 Finishes with clothing in place
10 Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position
11 After completing skill, washes hands
Which organ produces insulin?
Pancreas
QHS
every night before bed
What is renal calculi?
Kidney Stones
What is an ICU and what type of people will be there?
An intensive care unit (ICU) is a special area in a hospital or healthcare facility for people who have a life-threatening illness or injury.
Name ALL the steps to the "ASSISTS WITH USE OF BEDPAN " Skill...
1 Explains procedure speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible
2 Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen, or door
3 Before placing bedpan, lowers head of bed
4 Puts on clean gloves before placing bedpan under client
5 Places bedpan correctly under client’s buttocks
6 Removes and disposes of gloves (without contaminating self) into waste container and washes hands
7 After positioning client on bedpan and removing gloves, raises head of bed
8 Toilet tissue is within reach
9 Hand wipe is within reach and client is instructed to clean hands with hand wipe when finished
10 Signaling device within reach and client is asked to signal when finished
11 Puts on clean gloves before removing bedpan
12 Head of bed is lowered before bedpan is removed
13 Ensures client is covered except when placing and removing bedpan
14 Empties and rinses bedpan and pours rinse into toilet
15 Places bedpan in designated dirty supply area
16 Removes and disposes of gloves (without contaminating self) into waste container and washes hands
17 Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position
Name 10 body systems...
Circulatory (Cardiovascular) System
Lymphatic System
Respiratory System
Integumentary System
Endocrine System
Gastrointestinal (Digestive) System
Urinary (Excretory) System
Musculoskeletal System
Nervous System
Reproductive System
Immune System.
What does CVA stand for and what is it?
CVA stands for Cerebrovascular Accident, which is the medical term for a stroke.
Orthopnea
Shortness of breath when sitting or laying down
What does OBRA stand for?
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act