medical terminology
NPO
Nothing by mouth
What is the most important step in transferring a resident to a wheelchair?
Lock the wheels!!!
list the supplies you need for taking a resident's pulse
- document sheet!
Mr.smith drank about 4 oz of water this morning. How many ml of water did he drink?
120 ml
how long should you use friction for when washing hands?
20 seconds
I&O
intake & output
when feeding a resident, what should you tell the resident to do before you gather your supplies?
sit up straight
list the supplies you need to transfer a resident to a wheelchair
- wheelchair, gait belt, slippers
where can you locate the carotid pulse?
neck
how often should a resident be re-positioned?
every 2 hours
C/O
complains of
which is an example of objective information?
-Mr. smith didn't eat breakfast today.
-Mr. smith is allergic to peanut butter.
-Mr. smith feels cold today.
-Mr.smith urinated about 950mL today.
Mr.smith feels cold today
list the supplies you need for hand & nail care
- barrier, 2 washcloths, 1 hand towel, basin, soap, lotion, orange stick, shaping file
When providing client care, Standard precautions are required for all of the following body fluids and secretions EXCEPT
- blood
- sweat
- urine
- vomit
sweat
What does HIPAA ensure?
that all patient's information are protected
AC
before meals
List all skills that include documentation sheets
- pulse, respiration, feeding, draining a urinary bag
list the supplies you need to feed a resident
- snack of choice, plate, spoon, paper towel, cup of water, bib, wet wipe, and a document sheet
Which of the following should be reported IMMEDIATELY to the nurse?
1. blood glucose of 75mg/dL
2. Weight gain of 6lbs since yesterday
3. Blood pressure of 114/70
4. Respiration of 16 breaths per minute
weight gain
When transferring a client, MOST of the client’s weight should be supported by the nurse aide’s
- back
- leg
- shoulders
- wrists
- leg
What does HIPAA stand for
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
before leaving a resident in their room, you should ALWAYS make sure these 2 things are done.
1- bed is at it's lowest position
2- the call light is within reach
list the supplies you need for a partial bed bath & back rub
- barrier, 4 washcloths, 2 bath towels, basin, soap, lotion, 1 pair gloves, privacy blanket, clean gown
whats the most important thing to do when taking a patient's pulse OTHER than documenting?
- making sure you are taking the RADIAL pulse!
If the nurse aide discovers fire in a client’s room, the FIRST thing to do is
- call the charge nurse.
- remove the client.
- find a fire extinguisher and try to put out the fire.
- open a window
- remove the client