The Art of CareGiving
A person who receives care in a long term care setting
Who is a resident?
The most important thing to control the spread of infection
What is hand washing?
Site where pulse is most commonly measured
What is the radial pulse?
The loss of healthy intact skin
What is skin breakdown?
NPO stands for
What is nothing by mouth?
Provides basic nursing care under the supervision of a RN or LPN
Who is a CNA
The way a pathogen gains access to a reservoir
The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of the arteries
What is blood pressure?
The head of bed is raised to 90 degrees
What is High Fowler's position?
ADL's
What is activities of daily living?
Tasks that your are legally permitted to do
What is scope of practice?
Used when a person has an illness that can be spread from direct or indirect contact
What is contact precautions?
A bed that is made but not occupied
What is a closed bed?
A sore that develops when part of a person's body presses against a hard surface
What is a pressure ulcer?
tachycardia
What is rapid heart rate?
Dignity, Privacy, Grievences, Access, Transfer or Discharge, Self Determination.
What is patient rights?
Using your body in a safe and efficient manner to accomplish tasks
What is body mechanics?
Exercises that help keep joints functional
What is range-of-motion?
Moving away from the body
What is abduction?
Gastroscopy
What is examination of the stomach?
This law defines who can look at and receive information about a persons health status and care.
What is the Health Insurance Portability ans Accountability Act (HIPPA)
Sensory impairment, confusion, poor mobility
What is risk factors for injury?
The top of a walker and cane should be lined up with a person's
What is hip bones?
When measuring intake and output, it is imperative to remember an ounce is equal to
What is 30mL?
Pneumitis
What is infection in the lung; Pneumonia.