Define
Medications used to control a person's mood or behavior
What is Chemical restraints
Keep all walking areas free of ____ ,trash, throw rugs, and cords
What is clutter
Must be obtained before applying restraint
What is doctors order
When picking up an object from the floor, rather than bending from waist, when should you bend
What is knees
This type of fracture causes the greatest number of deaths and can lead to serious health problems in the elderly
What is hip fracture
Weakening or wasting away of muscles
What is Atrophy
Leave ____ in the same place as you found it
What is furniture
The only reason for which restraints must be ordered
What is last resort for safety?
Where would you tie the restraint in the bed
What is bed frame
The recommended temperature of hot water heaters to avoid scalding burns
What is 120°
Burns caused by hot liquids
What is scalds
Answer _____ right away
What is call light
Restraints may increase the risk of this (death from lack of air)
What is suffocation
Acronym used in case of FIRE
What is RACE
Name at least three things common in home environment that cause falls
What are clutter, throw rugs, slippery or wet floors, poor lighting, electrical cords etc
The permanent and painful shortening of a muscle, tendon, or ligament that can restrict movement
Contracture
Return beds to their _____ position after giving care.
What is lowest
These vest type restraints were once used commonly in nursing homes, much less so today
What is posey
The P in PASS as used in fire extinguishers
What is pull the pin
common accident at home among elderly secondary to gait problems and disorientation (among other things)
What is falls
The inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs
Aspiration
Keep frequently-used personal items _____ to resident.
What is close
Document the following when restraints are used:
•type of restraints and time applied
•each time of removal
•care given when released, including vital signs
•any circulation, skin, behavioral, or other problems
The point where most weight is concentrated
What is center of gravity
Most important thing NOT to do when taking care of someone using oxygen
What is NOT SMOKING