Safety
What is one way to prevent a resident from falling?
put on non-skid shoes
It goes on the bed frame and always hangs below the level of the bladder
What is a Foley Catheter
The pituitary and thyroid belong to this system which also regulates body functions. And diabetes is a major health problem of this system
What is the endocrine system
he pulse site you use to take a B/P
What is the brachial pulse
When the resident has bruising, cuts, broken bones
What is physical abuse
Dizziness caused by low oxygen or blood sugar-
tremors, loss of balance, poor vision, unlighted halls
What is the cause of accidents
The color is supposed to be a clear straw colored yellow
What is urine
Process by which food is broken down mechanically (chewing) and chemically (digestive enzymes) to be used by the body
What is digestion
High blood pressure
What is hypertension
What its called when the resident can refuse their meds or taking a bath
Resident Rights
No smoking oxygen in use is posted
What is the sign that must be on the door if the person is using oxygen
What you are supposed to measure urine out put in
What is a graduate container
This occurs due to slower peristalsis and not getting enough liquid. Makes is hard to push out your bowel movement
What is constipation
A balance between heat gained and heat lost. The normal range in elderly adults is 95-98.6 degrees
What is body temperature
ou walk out in the middle of your shift or leave the resident unattended
What is abandonment
Making sure residents eye glasses are clean-they are wearing their hearing aids-the wheel chair brakes are locked-call light is within reach...
What are safety measures
Separate meatus, wash around meatus, wash tubing from meatus outward 4 inches
What is peri care with a catheter
As we age we make less of it in our mouth which is one reason you need to give drinks of water between bites of food.
What is decreased saliva production
The bottom number when writing results of B/P-the resting phase of the heart
What is diastolic pressure
Failure to provide the person with goods or services needed
What is Neglect
Sudden position changes can cause dizziness, fainting and even falling
What is Orthostatic Hypotension
Mid-back or lower abdominal pain-confusion-cloudy and foul smelling burning when you pee
What are symptoms of a UTI
Nutritionally complete liquid diets can be given by 2 different routes
What is by mouth (PO) and G-Tube
It has a rounded blunt tip and is color coded red
What is a rectal thermometer
You suspect abuse and need to tell someone
Who is your supervisor or the charge nurse