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An advanced directive for a client who does not want CPR
What is a DNR?
Your client has a broken tibia and fibula, so you expect them to be wearing the following
What is a cast?
Elevates the client in the air using a sling in order to transfer them from bed to chair
What is a mechanical or Hoyer lift?
Counted for 30 seconds if regular and multiplied by two
What are respirations or a radial pulse?
An abbreviation or for a client who does not want CPR
What is a DNR?
Card file used to summarize information about the client
What is a Kardex?
An opening made surgically from the large intestine to the outside of the body that releases stool
What is a colostomy?
Prevents joint movement or prevents/corrects deformations
What is a brace?
A patient fighting an infection might have these vital signs
What is a temperature over 38 or a heart rate over 100?
Abbreviation for a client who cannot eat or drink
What is NPO?
Lists care activities that need to be completed each shift
What is the care plan?
You notice your client has a big wound on their coccyx that and understand that it could be the following
What is a pressure ulcer/sore?
Keeps the weight of the top linens off of the client's feet
What is a bed cradle?
Blood pressure greater than 140/90
What is hypertension?
A syphygmomanometer is used for this reason
What is to check blood pressure?
Records actions related to ADLs and home support
What is the task sheet?
You noticed your client has a catheter and very little urine has formed over the last few hours, so you do the following
What is inform the nurse?
Allows the client to mobilize if they cannot put weight on either leg
What are crutches?
A drop in blood pressure that occurs from changing positions
What is orthostatic or postural hypotension?
The meaning of the prefix ab-
What is away from?
Records TPR values and fluid balance
What is the graphic sheet?
A tube placed in the client's nose to deliver nutrients to the client or decompress the stomach
What is a nasogastric (NG) tube?
Your client uses this to get around their house because they cannot stand up
What is a wheelchair?
Heart rate lower than 60 bpm
What is bradycardia?
Inflammation of the kidney
What is nephritis?