Restraints
How often should a resident with a restraint be checked?
Hourly
What is the most common cause of dementia?
Alzheimer’s disease
What are factors that contribute to mental illness?
Physical, environmental, hereditary, abuse, family dysfunction, etc..
POW
Pacemaker
Oxygen
Water
What causes complications of immobility?
Prolonged bed rest, illness, or recovery
How often must a resident be released from a physical restraint?
Every 2 hours
What are temporary causes of dementia?
Stress
Effects of medication
Depression
Vitamin deficiency
Thyroid disease
What is denial?
The refusal to accept or believe something that is unpleasant or threatening.
RRS
Rate
Regularity
Sound
What are complications of immobility?
Contracture's
Foot drop/planter flexion
Edema and blood clots
Constipation
What is required before you can apply a restraint?
A doctors order
What are permanent causes of dementia?
Brain damage
Stroke
Alcoholism
Alzheimer’s disease
End stage of a serious illness (cancer)
What is projection?
Blaming another person for ones own unacceptable behavior.
MLTT
Mouth
Lips
Tongue
Teeth
How often should residents who are weak, paralyzed, or confined to bed receive passive range of motion exercises?
At least twice daily
Where should you tie a restraint on a bed?
To a part that moves with the head or feet
Pacing, rocking, staring, rigid body posture, clenched fists, threatening words or gestures, slamming doors, cursing
What are interventions for someone who expresses suicidal behaviors?
Medicine, report talks of self harm or suicide, and you can put them on suicide watch
RIMO
Redness
Irritation
Moisture
Odor
What should be done before applying a restorative device?
Check for skin redness, warmth, irritation, and bruising
What are at least 2 of the 5 types of restraints?
Limb restraints
Mitts/mitten restraints
Vest restraints
Soft tie (belt) restraints
Lap cushions/trays that can’t be removed easily
What is in stage 6 of dementia?
Tends to wander and get lost
Dresses inappropriately
Before what age does intellectual disability occur?
Before the age of 22
CHEEKSAH
Coccyx
Hips
Ears
Elbows
Knees
Shoulder-blades
Ankles
Heels
Who is included in the Rehab team?
Physician
Physical therapist
Occupational therapist
Speech therapist