this type of care helps restore a person to his or her highest possible level of functioning. It incolces helping residents move from illness, disability and dependence towards health, ability and independence.
What is rehabilitation
true or false: the more active a person is, the better the mind and body work.
true
bending a body part
what is flexion
Name some emotions that come with patients having surgery and what can you do as a NA to help?
anxiety, fear, worry, sadness.
As a NA you can listen and report concerns or questions to the nurse.
what you should do if telemetry pads appear loose, fall off, get wet or soiled
What is tell the nurse.
one of the main goals of a rehabilitation program is
to help a resident accept of adapt to the limitations of a disability.
this device passes a red light through the skin and displays the percentage of oxygen in the blood and pulse rate.
what is a pulse oximeter?
Where do we being ROM exercises
What is the shoulder and then work down the body.
this anesthesia is inhaled or injected directly into the vein and affects the entire body. The person is unaware of their surroundings and does not feel any pain.
What is General Anesthesia
name 2 things you would do for a patient with surgical drains.
observe amount of drainage, change in color, increase or decrease amount. Some NA's may be responsible for measuring the amount.
These type of professionals can help people adjust to trauma and loss
what are mental health professionals.
remember to report s/s of depression to nurse.
name something that may happen if a patient is having surgery of the GI tract?
the bowels will be cleared with an enema or suppository.
the nurse should give support above and below these, and should move them slowly, gently and smoothly.
what are the joints
What are some immediate concerns post operatively?
Name something that a n/a would do pre op and postop.
problems with breathing, pain, mental status and wound healing.
measure and record vital signs
the artificial airway is inserted using a method called
intubation
What are some things we need to consider when working in restorative care?
Be sensitive, smile, recognize that setbacks occur, one day a person might be able to do something and the next day they can't.
Report any change positive or negative.
these types of devices are expensive and you must know exactly how to care for them before using.
what are prostheses.
if you have any questions, ask the nurse.
moving a body part away from the midline of the body
what is abduction
What is emergency surgery and what are some examples of emergency surgery.
unexpected and unscheduled surgery performed to save a patients life or limb
ex: gunshot wound, car accident, ruptured appendix.
these are ordered to reduced the risk of blood clots
What are SCD's or anti-embolitic stockings (TED hose)
canes, walkers, crutches and any device used to assist with ambulation is called a _______ device.
what is a supportive device.
remember residents may be more off balance when learning to use them, don't rush them and stay close by.
the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle, tendon or ligament
what type of people are likely to develop this problem.
what is a contracture.
those who are in bed for long ammouts of time.
How many times do we repeat ROM?
These exercises are used when residents are unable to move
PROM passive range of motion.
What is subacute care and what type of treatments would require subacute care?
Specialized care that falls in between acute care and long term care.
complex wound care, infusion therepy, dialysis, ventilation.
this device helps patients take long, slow, deep breaths
what is an incentive spirometer