Swallowing
Speech
Language
Cognition
Hearing
100
NPO
What does it mean if the patient has an orange bracelet
100
Dysarthria
What is slurred speech?
100
Resident says "fork" when he means "television."
What is Aphasia
100
Resident knows their name but think they are at the beach in 1950.
What is oriented X 1
100
The batteries.
What is the first thing to check when patient with hearing complains he cant hear?
200
Ice cream Jello Ice Chips
What are thin liquids that you do not drink?
200
Parkinson's Disease ALS MS
Name a degenerative disease that causes unclear speech or quiet volume.
200
Resident is able to understand what you are saying but is unable to get the words out.
What is Aphasia
200
Resident is given a memory book (journal)
What is a strategy for a forgetful resident with Dementia?
200
Bring them to a quiet area to decrease background noise.
What is the best way to help communicate with a hearing impaired patient?
300
Food goes into the lungs
What is aspiration
300
Aphonia
What is a speech problem common with trach patients where they can only mouth words?
300
Aphasia
What is called when a resident repeats the same phrase/words over and over again and is frustrated.
300
Resident says inappropriate things, may be labile and was in a motor vehicle accident.
What is characteristic of a TBI?
300
Talk face to face. Speak slowly and slightly louder. Repeat message as necessary.
What is another strategy used to improve communication with a resident with a hearing loss?
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