Assistive Devices
What is a trapeze bar used for?
The client uses the trapeze bar to assist with repositioning and transferring (Government of Alberta, 2013a).
What is a Level one texture modification?
Foods that are pureed.
What is the number one defence against the contamination of food?
Handwashing.
What is Atrophy?
A decrease in the mass of muscle; can be a partial or complete wasting away of muscle?
What do you do when you find someone on the floor?
a. Stay with the client. b. Call or press the emergency call bell for help. c. Put a blanket on the client and give reassurances. d. Notify the regulated health-care professional in charge. e. Once it is safe to do so, move the client into the bed by using a mechanical lift. f. Document the accident/incident in the client’s chart, and complete an accident/incident/occurrence form.
What is a plate guard?
Clip on to your dishware and provide a right angle to assist with scooping food onto your utensil.
What is a minced diet?
Type of texture modification that is described by having the food broken down into tiny, bite-sized pieces.
What is the danger zone?
4 and 60 degrees Celsius
What is foot drop?
The footfalls down at the ankle. (permanent plantar flexion)
A person with left-sided weakness, just received a new cane yesterday, and he asks you to remind him how to sue the cane. What do you tell him?
Hold the cane on the right side and move it 15-25 cm with each step.
What is a foot board used for?
To prevent foot drop
What is the thickest of liquids?
Pudding
What should you do if any raw or cooked foods are left out at room temperature for longer than 2 hours?
It must be thrown out.
What is feather weight bearing?
The client can rest the affected extremity on the floor but no weight is to be applied.
What are the 11 types of incontinent products?
Liners, bladder control pads, Male shield, Male guard, belted undergarments, fitted brief with elastic legs, unisex protective underwear, gender-specific protective underwear, pad and pants system, adult briefs and last one called Tabs.(not in the book)
Why do some clients wear compression stockings?
To prevent blood clots.
What is protein?
A type of nutrient that assists the body with tissue repair and tissue growth.
Most microorganisms grow best at a pH of?
about 7.
What is partial weight-bearing?
Depending on the physician's orders, the client bears a percentage of his weight on the affected extremity.
What is a bed cradle?
A device placed over the end of the bed to prevent sheets or blankets from touching the client's skin.
What is a brace/splint used for?
Worn to support and align parts of the musculo-skeletal system and prevent or correct problems
What is intake?
"The amount of fluids taken in by the body”
What is the 4 main principles of safe food handling?
Cleanliness – Wash hands and surfaces often.
Separate – Do not cross-contaminate.
Chill – Refrigerate properly.
Cook – Cook to proper temperatures.
What is a brace/splint?
is used to support or align weakened body structures during bearing activities. They can also be sued to prevent deformities.
What is a complete bed bath?
A bath given to the client while the client is in bed; involves washing the entire body.