musc
how does one test gait
tandem, tiptoe heels
how do you remove PPE
gloves gown goggles mask
how do you apply PPE
gown, mask goggles, glove
edema documentation and meaning
retaining fluid,
0: no fluid retention
+1: rebounds immediately (0mm)
+2 rebounds <5 seconds (2-4 mm)
+3 rebounds 10-12 seconds (4-6mm)
+4 >20 seconds (>6mm)
hand hygiene prevents what
infection
collection of urine in a foley catheter is a clean or sterile technique
clean
how do you assess deep tendon reflex
utilizing the soft hammer tool, you tap the tendons on arms and legs
name the different types of restraints
soft, leather, posey vest, mittens, bed/crib
how does one do wound culture
measure, clean, swab, specimen collection. name date time, location of collection
documentation of muscle strength
0: No visible muscle contraction
1: Visible muscle contraction with no or trace movement
2: Limb movement, but not against gravity
3: Movement against gravity but not resistance
4: Movement against at least some resistance supplied by the examiner
5: Full strength
how do you check blood sugar
alcohol wipe, cotton wipe, then blood collection
patients who require assistance to eat are typically high risk for?
aspiration
what is plantar and dorsiflexion
plantar foot is pointing away from patient
dorsiflexion foot is pointing towards pt
how does one perform 2 step blood pressure
measure without stethoscope, palpate pulse, add +30 then utilize stethoscope to obtain blood pressure
how do you check kidney tenderness
costovertebral angle tenderness