Activities Daily Living
list four commonly used positions
supine, lateral, Fowler's, Semi-Fowler's
when the resident dies, the body should be in a supine position. T or F?
True
name one resident right?
Share a room with spouse
how many zones of entrapment are there?
7
How long should Hand wash take?
40-60 seconds
what is "good body alignment"
shoulders,hip,and spine/neck are in line with each other
what are the 2 greatest fears of the elderly related to death and dying?
dying alone and having to endure prolonged suffering
What's the purpose of HIPAA
Protects privacy of personal health information
explain the acronym "RACE"
remove resident,activate the fire alarm, contain the fire by closing doors and windows, extinguish the fire
risk factors
poor nutrition, poor personal hygiene, dehydration,
what bed position causes the most pressure on the coccyx
supine
what is the medical term to describe blue discoloration of the skin and mucus membranes?
cyanotic
name two types of abuse
Physical, Mental, Sexual, Verbal
pull the pin, aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle of the extinguisher, sweep
types of precautions?
droplet, airborne, contact, standard
a caregiver under the age of 18 can operate a mechanical lift without an adult
false
what is Hospice philosophy?
death is natural and shouldn't be hastened or delayed by unnatural means
What does slander mean
Malicious gossip with the intent to harm someone's reputation
what not to do when dealing with someone agitated or aggressive?
never approach the person alone, turn you back towards them, back yourself in a concert, argue,shout, scold, and Never touch the person
what type of precaution is TB
airborne
during perineal care it is important to wash....
Clean to Dirty
name one of the 5 stages of dying
denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
what is misappropriation?
misuse of property belonging to someone else
what three things can start a fire?
fuel, heat, oxygen
what is jaundice?
yellowish color of the skin and eyes indicative of advanced liver disease