A resident with a tracheostomy has an artifical opening in the ____________
What is the trachea or windpipe
100
A resident receiving enteral feedings (tube feedings) is receiving liquid feedings directly into the ___________
What is stomach or small intestine?
100
A resident who is receiving enteral feedings, TPN or has a tracheostomy should be positioned _______________
What is with the head of the bed elevated?
200
It is important to monitor the resident's blood sugar every _______ hours
What is 6
200
A resident with a tracheostomy may receive supplemental __________
What is oxygen?
200
You should report a _________ or __________ dressing to the nurse
What is wet or loose
200
A resident receiving enteral feedings may experience this change in stools which should be reported to the nurse.
What is diarrhea or constipation?
300
You should report immediately to the nurse if the bag is _______
What is dry or the solution is getting low
300
These 3 changes in sputum should be reported to the nurse
What is color, quality and quantity
300
If your resident with a feeding tube vomits it may mean he or she is ________________
What is not digesting the feeding
300
If your resident is receiving TPN or enteral feedings it is important to measure ____ & _____ every shift to monitor fluid status.
What is Intake and Output
400
You report this about the dressing on the central line
What is if it is wet or loose
400
It is important to provide frequent _________ care to a resident with a tracheostomy
What is mouth?
400
If you are caring for a resident with tube feedings, it is important to report this respiratory condition to the nurse immediately.
What is congestion or coughing or shortness of breath
400
If your resident is receiving TPN, it is important to monitor ____________ daily to determine if the TPN is providing adequate nutrition and calories.
What is weight
500
If the alarm on the pump sounds you should_________
What is report it to the nurse
500
A method of communicating with the resident with a tracheostomy who is unable to speak is _____________.
What is paper, pencil, magic slate, letter/picture boards
500
When ambulating a resident with a feeding tube, you should avoid the use of a _____________
What is a gait belt
500
If your resident is receiving TPN and becomes cool, clammy, irritable, shaky, pale, or dizzy he or she may have low _____________ and you should report this immediately