abbreviations
R
right, rectal temp, respirations
toothpaste, denture brush, mouthwash,emesis basin, 2 gloves,barrier towel, washcloth,oral swab, clothing protector, hamper
when dressing a person which arm do you undress first
strong,unaffected
laying flat on their back
supine
fbs
fasting blood sugar
hand/nail care
basin,2 washcloths, 2 towels( barrier, drying), emery board, wooden stick, gloves, hamper, soap+lotion
what kind of shoes should a patient be wearing when ambulating or transferring to w/c
non-skid shoes
sitting upright
fowlers
brp
bathroom priviledges
radial pulse
watch, measurement form, pen,
how should a person sit when feeding
upright
lying on their left side
lateral
ad lib
as desired
ambulate
gait-belt, non-skid shoes
what should you ask when you stand a patient up from either the bed or a w/c
are you dizzy, nauseous or light-headed?
on their stomach
prone
fuo
fever of unknown origin
partial bed bath
gloves, hamper, 3 towels(barrier, 2 drying), soap+lotion, bath blanket, basin, 6 washclothes,
if a patient wants mouthwash what should you do with the mouthwash before giving it to them
dilute it with water
person lying on their left side, right knee up, arms to the side and on their stomach
sims' position