Body Mechanics/Positioning
What is a primary concern of prolonged bed rest for residents?
What is muscle atrophy?
What is the normal range for adult body temperature?
What is 97.6°F to 99.6°F?
What is one purpose of bathing residents?
What is to maintain skin integrity?
What are the essential nutrient groups?
What are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?
What are types of toileting procedures?
What is using a bedpan, bedside commode, assistance to the restroom and incontinence care?
What is the role of hospice in end-of-life care?
What is to provide comfort and support?
What is the primary purpose of preoperative care?
What is to prepare the resident for surgery?
Name techniques used for positioning patients in bed.
What is side-lying, supine, Fowler's, Semi-Fowlers, prone , lithotomy, otrhopneic and Sims?
Which site is commonly used to measure the pulse?
What is the radial pulse?
Name a sign of a decubitus ulcer/pressure injury.
What is redness over bony areas?
What is one method of alternative feeding?
What is tube feeding?
How do you measure fluid intake?
What is milliliters?
What are the stages of grief?
What is denial or acceptance, pain and guilt, anger and bargaining, dperession, upward, turn, reconstruction and working through and acceptance and hope?
What is a critical step in verifying patient identity before surgery?
What is checking the patient's ID band?
What is the purpose of using a gait belt when transferring residents?
What is to provide safety and support during the transfer?
What can influence a patient's respiratory rate?
What are factors like age, activity level, body posture, temperature, emotional state and health conditions?
What is the procedure for oral care?
What is to clean the mouth and teeth to prevent cavities?
What is a therapeutic diet for diabetics?
What is a low-sugar, low-carbohydrate diet?
What should you do for a resident who is incontinent?
What is to provide skin care and change briefs frequently?
What is important when providing postmortem care?
What is to respect the resident's dignity?
Why is it important to assist residents with deep breathing exercises post-surgery?
What is to prevent pneumonia and improve lung function?
Identify a technique for turning residents in bed who have a suspected spinal injury.
What is logroll?
What should be reported if a patient's blood pressure is above normal?
What is hypertension?
Why is privacy important during personal care?
What is to respect the resident's dignity?
How do you document fluid intake and output?
What is using I&O charts?
What is the purpose of a Foley (indwelling) catheter?
What is to drain urine from the bladder?
What should be included in preoperative care?
What is following NPO orders?
What are some signs that a resident may be experiencing complications after surgery?
What are increased pain, swelling, or changes in vital signs?
What is the importance of ergonomics in nursing?
What is to prevent injury while performing care tasks?
What is the purpose of measuring oxygen saturation?
What is to assess the oxygen levels in the blood?
What should be inspected when providing skin care?
What is for signs of breakdown or irritation?
What dietary needs change with age
What is nutritional requirements?
What should you do for a resident who is vomiting?
What is to provide an emesis basin and oral care?
What is the purpose of applying binders after surgery?
What is to support surgical sites?
What is the purpose of using anti-embolism stockings postoperatively?
What is to prevent deep vein thrombus (blood clots)?
What is the purpose of continuous passive motion (CPM) devices?
What is to promote joint mobility without active involvement from the resident?
When measuring temperature, which site is known for being the most accurate?
What is the rectal site?
What is the procedure for shaving a resident?
What is to use a clean razor and shaving cream while ensuring resident comfort?
What is a common type of therapeutic diet for individuals with heart or renal disease?
What is a low sodium diet?
What is one method to assist residents with bladder training?
What is to establish a toileting schedule?
What is the primary goal of hospice care?
What is to provide comfort and quality of life for terminally ill patients?
How can you assist a resident with communication difficulties during their recovery?
What is to use communication boards or assistive devices?
When transferring a resident from bed to chair, what technique should be used?
What is the pivot technique?
Which position should a patient be in when measuring blood pressure?
What is sitting or lying down with their arm at heart level?
What are prosthetic devices?
What are devices like artificial limbs or dentures?
What are some common dietary concerns associated with aging?
What are denture problems and reduced sense of taste?
What should be done if a resident is experiencing constipation?
What is to assess dietary intake and encourage fluids and mobility?
What is the role of palliative care in end-of-life situations?
What is to manage symptoms and enhance comfort?
What is one potential complication to monitor for after surgery?
What is infection or bleeding?
Identify a technique for assisting residents to ambulate without a gait belt.
What is dangling the resident's legs over the side of the bed?
What is the purpose of measuring height and weight in residents?
What is to assess nutritional status and monitor changes?
What types of bedmaking are there for occupied beds?
What are closed and open bedmaking?
What cultural or religious factors can influence a resident's diet?
What are dietary restrictions based on beliefs or traditions?
What is the appropriate position for a resident using a bedpan?
What is to have them in a semi-Fowler's position if possible?
What should be considered regarding cultural beliefs when caring for dying residents?
What are the resident's spiritual and cultural preferences?
What type of care is involved in preparing a resident for tube feeding?
What is ensuring proper positioning and hygiene?
When providing active range of motion exercises, what joints are commonly focused on?
What are the shoulder and hip/knee joints?
What is considered a normal oxygen saturation level?
What is 95% to 100%?
What is a common type of specialty mattress used for pressure relief?
What is an alternating pressure mattress?
What is the significance of providing thickened liquids to certain residents?
What is to prevent choking and aspiration?
Why is it important to provide skin care for incontinent residents?
What is to prevent skin irritation and breakdown?
What is the significance of advance directives in end-of-life care?
What is to communicate the resident's wishes regarding treatment and care?
What is an appropriate way to provide emotional support to a resident preoperatively?
What is to listen to their concerns and provide reassurance?
What types of range of motion exercises are there?
What are active, active assist, and passive range of motion exercises?
What is an important consideration when measuring a child's temperature?
What is to choose an appropriate site based on age?
When using a back rub, what is the main focus?
What is to promote relaxation and improve circulation?
What should be assessed when a resident has difficulty swallowing?
What is to check for signs of dysphagia?
What is the purpose of using a urinal for male residents?
What is to provide a convenient method for urination while seated or lying down?
What are some physical signs that a resident may be nearing death?
What are changes in breathing patterns or decreased consciousness?
What is the primary purpose of a sump/gravity drain?
What is to remove fluid from a surgical site or cavity?