Cognitive Impairment
Progressive disease that causes tangled nerve fibers in the brain
What is AD or Alzheimer's?
Mr. Jones is on a tube feeding and cannot receive food by mouth (Abbreviation)
What is NPO?
What color is a rectal thermometer?
What is RED?
Common sign of UTI in older adults?
What is confusion?
Term to describe difficulty breathing
What is dyspnea?
Systolic value greater than ___ is considered hypertensive?
Greater than 130
Diet for resident who cannot chew
What is pureed diet?
Used to drain urine then removed immediately after
What is straight catheter
Normal respiratory rate
What is 12-20
Dry, cracked lips, extreme thirst
What is dehydration?
Bathe the body, open Windows, close eyes
What is postmortem care?
Breathing seen in dying resident?
What is Cheyenne-stokes?
Which cleaning solution to use for person on CONTACT precautions for C-diff?
What is bleach?
Ability to think logically and clearly
What is cognition?
List 2 types of bedpans & uses for each
Standard-- someone who can raise hips and bed but not able to get out of bed
Fracture- cannot raise hips (post op, etc.)
The RN needs Mr. Jones vital signs immediately. What is the medical abbreviation
What is STAT?
Steps for Doffing PPE
1. Gloves
2. Goggles
3. Gown
4. Mask