Vocabulary
The permanent and painful shortening of a muscle, tendon, or ligament that can restrict movement
what is contracture?
True or False: Using proper body mechanics does not help save energy and prevent injury and muscle strain.
FALSE
True or False: In the past, restraints were often overused by caregivers and residents have been severely injured and have even died due to this overuse and/or improper restraint use and lack of monitoring.
TRUE
measures used in place of a restraint or that reduce the need for one
what are restraint alternatives?
a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior
what is a restraint?
Blue or pale skin and/or mucous membranes due to increased oxygen in the blood
what is cyanosis?
When a person stands up straight, a vertical line, could be drawn right through the center of his body and his center of gravity
what is alignment?
when a resident becomes trapped in the bed rail, or between the bed rail and the mattress, headboard, footboard, or bed frame.
what is entrapment?
True or False: Restraint-free care means that restraints are kept or used for any reason.
FALSE, they are not kept or used for any reason.
any method, device, material, or equipment that restricts a person's freedom of movement
what is a physical restraint?
Difficulty swallowing
what is dysphagia?
The foundation that supports an object
what is base of support?
True or False: People tend to respond better to the use of creative ways to reduce tension.
TRUE
this should always be within reach and should be answered immediately
what is a call light?
medications used to control a person's mood or behavior
Collecting and putting things away in a guarded way
what is hoarding?
the point in the body where most of the weight is concentrated
what is the center of gravity?
equipment or device that promotes a resident’s independence, mobility, comfort, or safety
what are enablers?
-Letting confused residents wander in designated areas are an example of a restraint alternative
-offer reading materials that the resident enjoys
-take the resident on a walk
what are restraint alternatives?
the stoppage of breathing from a lack of oxygen or excess of carbon dioxide in the body that may result in unconsciousness or death
Easily ignited and capable of burning quickly
what is flammable?
Common risks of working as a nursing assistant
what are back and body injuries?
True or False: Restraints can only be used if they are medically necessary and is ordered by a doctor.
TRUE
what is music?
weakening or wasting away of the muscle
what is atrophy?