abbreviations
lb
What is pound?
purposely causing physical, mental, emotional or financial pain to someone
What is abuse?
The steps:
1. call light in reach
2. wash hands
What steps are in every skill?
No supplies
ROM
Count for 1 minute
How long you take a radial pulse?
PRN
As needed
It is apparent to only the patient.
Symptom/Subjective
wash thoroughly for 20 seconds
What is hand washing?
you need a gown, gloves, mask, goggles, and a waste container for this skill.
What is donning?
the inability to control ones urinary system and the release of wastes
What is incontinence?
PPE
What is personal protective equipment?
identification of a disease by its signs and symptoms
What is diagnosis?
1. Move the patient the edge of the bed
2. Turn on their side
3. Remove fitted sheet
What is making an occupied bed?
CNA supplies
What is a watch and pen
supine, Fowler's, lateral, prone, Sim's
What are body positions?
MSDS
What is material safety data sheet?
It is apparent to the patient, physician, and others.
Sign/Objective
1. Apply this tool over clothing around the waist
2. Give signal
3. Walk slightly behind and to one side for support
What is gait belt?
supplies needed for measuring urine drainage output
What is a barrier, a Triangular graduate, Documentation sheet, and gloves?
Don't twist. Bend at the knees not the waist. Push if possible instead of pulling.
What are body mechanics?
LVN
What is a licensed vocational nurse?
To be treated with respect and dignity
Have the benefit of open and honest communication with caregivers
Make health care decisions and participate in care planning.
What is a patient's rights?
1. Line sink with wash cloth
2. Run lukewarm water
3. Brush
What is denture care?
this skill requires to have food, a spoon, cup, straw, plate, diet card, clothing protector, hand wipes, a tray, chair, and waste container
What is feeding a patient?
1. Doing ADL's
2. Taking vital signs
3. Assisting with feeding a patient
What is in a CNA's scope of practice?