Devices
how should a fracture pan be positioneD?
the handle towards the feet of the bed
safety device used to transfer a resident while amubulating?
gait belt
when is the best time to document?
once it has been done or right after it has been done.
define empathy
to be able to identify with a resident's feelings, while maintaining professionalism.
while using an oral thermometer the resident just drank ice-cold drink, how long do you wait to take the oral temperature?
10-2o mins
How often should an NA empty an ostomy device?
whenever the residents eliminate in it. or it looks full.
what are the drawsheets purpose?
to assist with reposition a resident with lessening the chance of skin injury. skin tearing/shearing.
the simple line through it with your initial.
what is chronic mean?
what does acute mean?
chronic over 6 months, usually progressive/ reoccurring
less than six months (short term), severe, worse.
while giving care the N/a knows that bacteria like what time of environment?
DARK, MOIST, WARM
aka
rolls!! LOL
what type of equipment do you need when assisting with bathroom , if a resident has limited ROM to their hips?
fracture pan
When a resident has a permanent , painful shortening sometimes distortion of the muscle what is that?
contracture.
what do all residents and patients need to be offered when coming into a facility?
patient bill of rights
ecchymotic is?
bruising
while giving care a na states to the resident "this will all be okay in the end"
what type of statement is this an example of?
cliche
what are the items used to enhance the quality of life and promote baseline functioning?
assistive devices
when using proper body mechanics what should your legs stance be?
shoulder-width apart.
what is the term if a resident has documented wishes if they could no longer make them for themselves?
advanced directives
if a na slaps, shoves, bites, kicks, what kind of abuse is this?
physical
radial
a device that replaces a missing part?
prosthesis
what is the best action to do when a resident begins to fall in front of you?
widen your stance and lower to floor
what does MOLST stand for?
Medical orders for life-sustaining treatment
DNR/DNI
Objective data is?
Something the N/a obtains information via their own senses
example see , feel, hear..
How may the resident's skin appear if a pressure ulcer is forming?
discolored, red, pale, dark.