What does R.A.C.E stand for ?
Rescue
Alarm
Confine
Extinguish/ Evactuate
What stage of grief is it when a patient states " I don't care anymore"?
Depression
Three common learning styles
visual, auditory, and kinesthetic
Candida Albicans
what is the normal range for blood pressure
120 / 60-80
what are the two categories that falls under restraint alternatives?
Monitors and soft Devices
Which non invasive vital sign do you check during the dying process?
Pulse
Two purposes of patient teaching.
To instruct the patients on health promotion, and to explain disease processes, treatments, and care.
Primary defenses against infection
GI system, Mucous Membranes, and Skin
which respiratory pattern begins shallow, and gradually increases in depth and frequency to a peak, then begins to decrease in depth in and frequency until shallow and hallow
Cheyne - Stokes
Type of fire extinguishers that put out electrical fires?
Type C
Make arrangements for provision of care in order that the family members or care givers have time to get away.
Respite
DESC method is the templet to help the communicator practice which type of behavior ?
Assertive
Most effective way to break the chain of infection
hand washing
Normal range of temperature
96 degrees - 102 degrees
What is the organization responsible for accrediting Health care Organization (HCO)?
The Joint commission
Provides relief from pain, regards dying as normal psychological/ spiritual aspects
Palliative Care
two good ways to reinforce patient teaching.
Repetition and restatement
way of performing procedures in such a way that no pathogens will enter the patient's body when you insert tubes and injections.
Sterile Technique
OBRA mandates an extensive assessment for long term facilities called
MDS for resident and assessment and care screening
What is the middle point of the body?
Center of Gravity
What type of services are designed and available for patient in late stages of terminal illness?
Hospice
two nursing diagnosis that are used for patient teaching needs.
Deficient knowledge and Readiness for enhanced knowledge
What are the six links in the chain of infection?
Infectious agent
reservoir
portal of exit
mode of transmission
portal of entry
susceptible host
what guarantees confidentiality of the patients medical records.
HIPAA