Admission
abbreviation for admission
adm.
who helps resident pack their items before transferring
the nursing assistant
Things a nursing assistant can do to help with exams.
gather supplies, keep resident calm, get resident into position.
minimize odors in a residents room by
emptying bedpans, removing soiled briefs, emesis basins and disposing of them.
Where are small items kept.
Bedside stand
What kind of handbook should a resident recieve upon admission?
Resident's rights, policy and procedures
Who has to write the discharge order?
The doctor
name something important to let patient know when positioning them.
How long they will need to be in that position.
What temperature do we keep a residents room
71-81 degrees F.
24 hour cycle that affects body temp, hormones, sleep
Circadian rhythm
the first set of vital signs when someone is admitted are called
What is baseline vitals
How might a patient feel upon discharge?
happy, excited, nervous, uncertain.
NA can help by being reassuring
how can a NA help resident during exam.
drape the body, explain things within your scope of practice.
What position do we keep beds in?
Their lowest position
Fear, anxiety, stress, illness, roommates, lighting can affect this
what is sleep
Name 3 things you should do when admitting a patient
Explain the call light, bed controls, provide fresh water, introduce them, give them a tour, help them with their belongings.
what government agency reqires that residents must recieve advanced notice before being transferred or discharged?
OBRA
name 2 things a nursing assistant is reponsible for after an exam
discard trash, help a resident get dressed and help them to their room
what type of supplies are disposable?
razors, gloves
When do you change bed linen?
after personal care like bed baths or anytime bedding is damp soiled or in need of straightening.
These scales can weigh patients who can not stand
what are bed scales or wheel chair scales. Zero scales out first.
how do we measure someone that cant get out of bed?
Use a tapemeasure
position used to exambreast, chest and abdomen and peri area
dorsal recumbent position
Where are call lights kept
Within reach on the patients strong side.
How do we removed bed linen?
roll or fold so the dirtiest area is on the inside and bag soiled linen at the point of origin don't take it to another pt room.