Ethics, OBRA
What is ethics?
Knowledge of right and wrong
What is Passive Range of Motion (PROM)?
Exercises used when residents cannot move themselves.
What arm do you UNDRESS with a weak side?
Undress Strong side first
Dress with weak side
What is a think tube inserted into the body used to inject fluids or drain fluids called?
catheter
What are examples of some defense mechanisms?
Denial, projection, displacement, repressions, regressions, rationalization
What is a living will?
legal document which outlines medical care for a person becomes unable to make decisions
What does the IS (incentive spirometer) do?
What does ADL stand for?
Activities of Daily Living
What does a UTI stand for?
Urinary Tract Infection
What does it mean when a resident "elopes"?
They have escaped the facility, wandered away
If you suspect abuse, money begin stolen from a resident or see another NA or RN assualting a resident who to do report to?
You are a MANDATED reporter
How long can Hospice care be?
usually for the last 6 months of a terminal illness
What is a stage#1 pressure ulcer mean?
skin intact but reddened
What are the 3 types of Catheters used for urine?
1-straight (once time use)
2- indwelling (foley)
3- condom
What are 3 common causes (illnesses) for confusion?
1; UTI, Hypoglycemia (low BS), medications, lack of oxygen, dehydration
What is a DNR?
Do NOT resuscitate, meaning NO CPR or AED
What is a SHROUD?
body bag in which the medical professionals place a deceased, expired patient in
What do back rubs produce? How long should it take?
produce circulation & lathers skin for hydration & circulation. Should take 3-5 minutes
What is a Kidney Stone?
crystalized urine that forms in the kidneys
What are some 4 possible causes of mental illness?
1-physical factors, 2-enviormental factors 3-heredity 4-stress