This client lives in the small kitchenette (bachelorette pad)
Who is FIONA
What is a sensory aid used for vision?
Glasses or contact lenses
This is how often you should perform ROM with your client
At least twice a day
What does ADL stand for?
Activities of Daily Living. The basic tasks of everyday life.
What does FLEXION mean?
Flexion: Bending a joint or limb
This was the dirtiest place that was swabbed during the 'germ' week lab
Cafeteria gate
What is a sensory aid used for hearing?
Hearing aids.
The shortening/tightening of muscles/tendons due to inactivity and resulting in loss of motion in the joint.
What are CONTRACTURES?
The goal of restorative care (rehabilitation) is to?
To restore what was lost, for the residents to have independence; be as self-managing as possible.
What does UE and LE stand for?
Upper extremity and lower extremity
It is preferred to wash which part of the client last during a shower
Their hair
What is a PROSTHESIS?
An artificial substitute for a missing body part (i.e. arm, leg, breast, eye).
ROM exercises increase and prevent this
ROM exercises increase the mobility of joints and prevent contractures and atrophy.
Should you focus on residents ABILITIES or DISABILITIES?
You should focus on residents ABILITIES
The wasting away of muscle or tissue.
What is ATROPHY?
This is the name of the rooster in Moana
Hei-Hei
Mobility means "the ability to move". What are 4 mobility aids that help residents move independently?
Wheelchairs
Canes
Crutches
Walkers
The number of times that you should perform each exercise
5 times, unless indicated otherwise on the careplan
What are some ways you can assist resident's with their ADL's to promote independence?
Break big tasks into smaller tasks.
Encourage movement & exercise.
Provide training when needed.
Help increase strength & ability
Encourage use of assistive devices
What does ABduction mean?
moving a body part AWAY from the body
This is Pinocchio's conscious
Jiminy Cricket
A CCA use these items to help a resident learn to use a WALKER, while standing in this position
What are a WALKER and a GAIT BELT, while standing at the side of the client
A RESIDENT COMPLAINS OF PAIN WHILE DOING ROM exercises, the next step it to
STOP if there is pain or discomfort and document
Name 4 ADL's
brusing teeth, eating, toileting, dressing, bathing, grooming, walking, changing positions, transferring from bed to chair and back.
What does extension mean?
Straightening a body part.