paitent care
whats the first few things you do when you walk into a paitents room
knock and announce yourself
pedi-
foot
what is the definition of assult
can include a threat to attempt to injure
what is on the bottom of the blood pressure?
dystolic
what does HIPAA stand for?
health care information portability act
What is it called when you put on/remove gloves?
donning and doffing
cardi-
heart
definition of sexual abuse
any sexual touching or act, using sexual gestures
What is the average adult pulse?
between 60-100 BPM
Who can I talk about resident care with?
Other aides or nurses.
When should you sanitize hands?
Before and after skills or if gloves are soiled.
gastro-
stomach
Leaving the bed high is a sign of what?
Neglect
What is the forehead thermometer called?
Temporal
changing a resident with door open is an example of what?
invasion of privacy
What should you do when a resident reports pain?
Report to the nurse.
osis-
any condition
Talking negative about a coworker is an example of what?
Slander.
What is the average amount of respirations for an adult?
between 12-17
You take abnormal vitals who should you report to?
Report to the nurse.
rrhea-
flow
Not documenting information properly
Neglect and patient abuse.
What is the ratio of compressions to recuse breathes during CPR?
30:2