Nutrition & Hydration
This nutrient helps build and repair body tissues.
What is protein?
You should bend these, not your back, when lifting.
What are your knees?
This helps prevent pressure ulcers.
What is turning/repositioning?
This condition causes memory loss and confusion.
What is dementia?
If it wasn’t documented, it wasn’t this.
What is done?
This diet limits sugar intake.
What is a diabetic diet?
This should be locked before transferring a resident.
What are wheelchair brakes?
This type of bath is given in bed.
What is a bed bath?
Sudden confusion is called this.
What is delirium?
You should report changes to this person first.
Who is the nurse?
Thickened liquids are used for residents with this problem.
What is difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)?
This device is used to move residents safely from bed to chair.
What is a transfer belt (gait belt)?
Red, open sores from pressure are called this
What are pressure ulcers?
This approach involves staying calm and redirecting behavior.
What is de-escalation?
This type of charting uses facts, not opinions.
What is objective documentation?
You should report this if a resident eats less than this percentage of meals.
What is 50%?
Keep this straight when lifting.
What is your back?
You should always wipe in this direction for perineal care.
What is front to back?
This therapy uses activities to improve mood and function.
What is activity therapy?
When should you document care?
What is immediately after care?
Name one sign of dehydration.
What is dry mouth, dark urine, or confusion?
How should the resident’s feet be placed before standing?
What is flat on the floor?
How often should incontinent care be provided?
What is as needed/immediately after soiling?
What should you do if a resident becomes aggressive?
What is stay calm and get help?
What should you do if you make a charting error?
What is draw a single line, initial, and correct it?