Hygiene
Name one condition that increases a patient’s need for perineal care.
What is incontinence or foley catheter?
This device may be used as a last resort and requires a provider order to prevent injury.
What is restraints?
This device measures oxygen saturation.
What is a pulse oximeter?
This condition involves acute confusion and is often reversible.
What is delirium?
To prevent skin dryness, water should be this temperature during bathing.
What is luke warm?
Acronym for using a fire extinguisher.
What is PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)?
This condition occurs when there is insufficient oxygen in the blood.
What is hypoxemia?
This occurs when one family member takes on multiple roles due to illness or stress.
What is family strain?
A patient with this condition is at high risk for impaired skin integrity due to poor circulation.
What is diabetic patients?
This must be completed after a medication error or fall occurs to improve safety.
What is an incident report?
This abnormal breathing pattern is characterized by periods of apnea followed by deep breathing.
What is Cheyne-Stokes breathing?
This medication issue increases risk of adverse effects in older adults.
What is polypharmacy?
foul smelling breath
What is halitosis?
Motor vehicle accidents occur mainly in...
What is adolescents?
This breathing technique helps prevent alveolar collapse.
What is incentive spirometry?
Middle adulthood typically occurs between these ages.
What is ages 40-65?
A nurse encourages a patient to wash their face themselves. What concept is being promoted?
What is self-care/independence?
Patient can have cherry red lips if they are exposed to...
What is carbon monoxide poisoning?
This life-threatening condition occurs when fluid fills the alveoli.
What is pulmonary edema?
This type of family includes two parents and their children.
What is a nuclear family?