Vocab
A progressive form of presenile dementia that is similar to senile dementia except that it usually starts in the 40s or 50s; the first symptoms are impaired memory which is followed by impaired thought and speech and finally complete helplessness
Alzheimer's
Before leaving a resident/patient room, make sure they have their ____ within reach
Call light
The fails for nail care
There are no fails for nail care
NPO
Nothing by mouth
narrow tip of the heart
Apex
condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful
dysphagia
The proper way to apply a gait belt
Around the waist and outside the clothing
The fails for vital signs
Pulse within 4
Respirations within 2
CHF
Congestive heart failure
The normal blood pressure
120/80
an obstruction of a blood vessel, usually by a blood clot
embolism
T/F Applying an anti-embolic stocking to one leg is a test skill
False
The fails for denture care
There are no fails for denture care
SOB
shortness of breath
Infections acquired in a healthcare setting are called
Healthcare-associated infections
an artificial opening in the body
stoma
Some skills may require these
Gloves
The fails for mouth
2) brush resident's teeth, including inner, outer, and chewing surfaces of all upper and lower teeth
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
The first step to any skill
Perform hand hygiene
a condition that occurs when the heart muscles do not receive enough oxygen because blood flow to the heart is blocked; also called a heart attack
Myocardial infarction
The skill that requires PPE
Emptying a urinary drainage bag
The fails to position a resident in bed on the side
1) Raise the side rail on the side of the bed opposite the working side of the bed
2) Ensure resident is in correct body alignment
MRSA
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
The order of draw for a venipuncture
Yellow, Light Blue, Red, Gold, Black, Light green or dark green, lavender, Pink, Pearl and Grey