Definitions
RACE stands for
What is "Remove patients, Activate alarm, Contain fire, Extinguish fire
The bodys most important barrier of defense is
What is "the skin"
When giving a partial bed bath how many wash clothes should you have?
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This is a medical assistance program for people who have low income, as well as for people with disabilities
What is Medicaid
What is PRN?
What is "As Needed"
The ABCs stand for
What is "airway breathing circulation"
How to change residents gown who has a weak side
What is dress weak side first, undress weak side last
What should you never do during foot care?
Apply lotion on between the toes
People who require 24 hour skilled care reside here?
What is a long-term care facility
What is P?
Pulse
What 62 inches is considered in feet
What is 5 feet 2 inches
The pulse is counted by doing this
What is palpating the radial artery
what shouldn’t you do when putting the bath blanket on?
Snap or shake the blanket
This type of facility are for people who need some help with daily care, such as showering, meals and dressing. Help with medications may also be given
What is an assisted living facility
What is NPO?
Nothing by mouth
What slow respiration rate is called
What is bradypnea
Normal respiratory rate for adults
What is 12 to 20
What shouldn’t you do when getting clean linen?
Hold the linen on your clothes
This service is for people who need some assistance and supervision during certain hours but do not live in the facility where care is provided. This type of care can provide a break for spouses and family members
What is adult day services?
What is TPR?
Temperature;Pulse; Respiration
Length of time respirations are measured
What is one full minute
The normal pulse range for an adult
What is 60 to 100 bpm
When using a gait belt and ambulating a resident what should you ask them?
If they are dizzy; Do they have any pain
This is provided in a person's home usually after a hospital stay. This can include a nurse and therapists
What is home health care?
What is I&O?
Intake and output?