Range of Motion
Normal movements that a joint should be able to perform
What is a pathogen?
Microorganisms that cause disease
What elements are needed to start a fire
Heat, Oxygen, and fuel
What does hydro mean
water
What is the most important prevention measure
Repositioning
When to preform PROM
when the patient is unable or not permitted to move the body part.
(Paralysis, Coma, Contractures)
Viruses are considered living organisms.
False
A CNA can adjust the liter flow
FALSE
What does benign mean?
mild, not cancerous
True
What are two consequences of immobility
Contractures and Pressure Injuries
Many types of bacterial infections can be treated with __________________.
Antibiotics
Water temperature should not exceed
120 degrees F
What does erythro means
Red
Name a contributing factor for developing pressure injures
Immobility, friction and shear, moisture, malnourishment
Which direction/order should you perform ROM exercises?
Work systematically from top to bottom
What are the 2 major families of fungus?
What is the best room tempature
72 degrees F
What does salpingo mean
Tube
A patient has a pressure injury. Upon assessment of the wound, the nurse notes that bone and tendon are visible. What stage pressure injury is this?
Stage 4
If the patient’s joints are rigid, where might you consider performing ROM?
Consider using a whirlpool or bathtub if patients joints are very rigid
List 5 types of microorganisms
Bacteria,Viruses, Fungi, Protozoa, Parasites
What is the chain of infection
Infectious Agent, Reservoir, Portal of Exit, Mode of Transmission, Portal of Entry, and Susceptible Host
What does lapar mean
Abdominal wall
what to include when reporting a pressure injury
Size, shape, integrity, texture, color, odor, location, temperature, discharge, and pain