Restraints/Body Mech.
Any physical or mechanical device that restricts freedom of movement or normal access to one's body.
What is a physical restraint?
The easiest and most important way to prevent the spread of infection.
Hand Washing?
A catheter left in the bladder so urine drains constantly into a drainage bag.
What is indwelling catheter?
An order from the doctor stating the person can not eat or drink anything.
What is NPO?
The length of time you count the apical pulse.
What is 60 seconds?
The room where most falls occur.
What is the bathroom?
What temperature of water is used to clean dentures.
Cool water?
Ostomy pouches are changed how often? Where should they be discarded?
2-7 days and in the garbage
Nutrients given through a catheter inserted into a vein.
What is parenteral nutrition?
What is the period of heart muscle contraction called?
Systole
All bed rails need to be up when using these 3 types of restraints.
What are vest, jacket, and belt restraints?
A disease state resulting from the invasion and growth of microbes in the body.
What is infection?
How do you secure a condom catheter and what type of tape is used?
Elastic tape is used in a spiral direction.
Name 3 observations you would report to RN while patient is receiving continuous tube feedings.
What is nausea, vomiting, distention, coughing, c/o heartburn, fever, respiratory distress, increased pulse rate, flatulence, and diarrhea?
Is used to examine the internal eye structures.
An ophthalmoscope?
A left side-lying position in which the upper leg (right leg) is sharply flexed so it is not on the lower leg (left leg) and the lower arm (left arm) is behind the person; semi-prone side position
What is Sims' position?
Name 3 types of precautions.
1. Contact
2. Droplet
3. Airborne
4. Neutropenic
5. Standard
The frequent passage of liquid stools and is very serious for what age groups?
What is diarrhea and older persons and children?
Name 4 foods high in vitamin C and what is the function?
Foods= citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, strawberries, green vegetables, melons
Function= forming substances that hold tissues together; health blood vessels, skin, gums, bones, teeth; wound healing; preventing bleeding; resistance to infection
The difference between the apical and radial pulse rates. Which one should ALWAYS be higher?
What is pulse deficit? The Apical should be higher.
Name 3 causes for musculoskeletal disorders while working in healthcare.
Force, repeating action, awkward postures, and heavy lifting
What does MRSA stand for?
What is Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Name 5 Factors that affect BM's.
What is privacy, habits, diet, fluids, activity, drugs, disability, and aging.
1.The vitamin needed for growth, vision, healthy hair, skin, and mucous membranes; resistance to infection.
2. Which vitamin is needed for blood clotting?
3. Which electrolyte is needed for fluid balance; nerve and muscle function?
1. Vitamin A
2. Vitamin K
3. Sodium
Name 5 different pulse sites.