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Which of the following terms descries a bed that is completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place?
closed bed
What is a nurse aid's responsibility regarding traction?
Tell the nurse if the weights move.
Phantom sensation or phantom limb pain
The sensation often felt after amputation/loss of a limb.
An ambulatory resident can do this
get out of bed and walk
This order means a resident can bear full weight on both legs
Full weight bearing
Use of this while moving a resident in bed prevents damage to the skin caused by shearing
Draw sheet
The bediside stand is an appropriate location to place which of the following? meal tray, valuable items, equipment, linens
equipment
Which of the following are appropriate items to place on an overbed table? urinal, incontinence supplies, meal tray, dirty linens, clean linens
meal tray
clean linens
The branch of medicine that deals with obesity
bariatrics
Lack of this can cause irritability
sleep
An artificial limb is an example of this.
prosthesis
Pushing instead of lifting is an example of good use of this.
Body mechanics
Why is disposable equipment used in healthcare facilities?
it prevents the spread of microorganisms
Using this equipment during transfers can help reduce injury to the body.
Mechanical lift
This is where a gait belt/transfer belt should be placed.
Around the waist
Weakening, wasting away, and decrease in size of a muscle
atrophy
Painful and permanent stiffening of a muscle
contracture
How should an extremity in a cast be positioned?
elevated
Lack of this can decrease mental function.
Sleep
At the very back of the chair
How should dirty linen be removed from a bed?
Roll away from your body
This is the side that should move first when transferring someone with weakness on one side.
The strong side
Why is it important to reposition a resident or patient every 2 hours?
To avoid pressure injuries.
What should you check each time you reposition someone?
check skin, especially pressure points
**smooth linens, pad bony prominences
A resident at high risk for pressure injuries may have this type of mattress.
alternating pressure (also called a low air loss mattress or LAL)