first aid
how to control bleeding
hold a thick sterile pad or clean cloth to wound, apply direct pressure until help arrives.
before lifting or moving something you must do this
what is assess the load
if someone is dizzy while dangling for more than one minute, what should we do?
have him lie down measure his pulse and respirations and report to the nurse.
The bladder empties more efficently using a bedpan. True or false.
False
BKA
Below knee amputation
a full thickness burn is what degree
3rd degree
which muscles to we use?
large ones, legs, tigten sotmach muscles.
can we use gait belts and slide boards against bear skin?
No
abbreviation for pound and kilogram
lb and kg
NOC
am
Nocturnal, night
hours between midnight and noon
to much insulin or to little food can cause
insulin reaction or hypoglycemia
Sheet used to help move patient in bed that helps prevent shearing and skin damage
draw or lift sheet
What do we apply to resident before helping them out of bed?
non-skid socks
IM and IV
intramuscular and intravenous
HTN
ICF
Hypertension
Intermediate care facitity
signs of diabetic ketoacidosis include
increased hunger, thirst, urination, fruity breath and labored breathing.
How often do you reposition someone in a wheel chair
every hour
This device needs special training and you should never use it without another person's help.
What is a mechanical lift
Nothing by mouth abbreviation
NPO
I&O
intake and output
temporary lack of oxygen to the brain, warning sign of a CVA
TIA transient ischemic attack
when a pateint sits up at the edge of the bed what do we call it?
what is dangling
When transferring someone with weakness on side, which side should we move first?
The strong side
MI and IDDM
myocardial infarction, insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
NAS
NCS
No added salt
No concentrated sweets