Body Positioning
Abbreviations
Health Conditions-Name the abbreviation
Infection Control
Safety
100
Supine
100
W/W
Wheeled Walker
100
Name the disease that is caused by the pancreas not producing enough/any insulin?
DM
100
How long should hands be washed with friction?
20 seconds
100
This should always be in reach when the resident is in their room
Call light/bell
200
Prone Position
200
WBAT
Weight Bearing as Tolerated
200
Disease diagnosed by consistently abnormal blood pressure readings. Can lead to stroke/heart attack
HTN
200
The practice of treating all exposure to bodily fluids as if there were pathogens
Standard precautions
200
Name what should be checked before starting care
Care card/Kardex
300
What are the benefits/indications of Fowler's Position?
Facilitates breathing
300
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
300
The umbrella term for the chronic lung conditions that lead to difficulty breathing, and respiratory failure
COPD
300
Worn during infectious diseases with airborne transmission
N95 masks
300
Position bed should be in for someone who is a fall risk (unless otherwise care planned)
Lowest
400
How often do residents need to be repositioned?
Every 2 hours
400
CVA
Stroke/ Cerebrovascular Accident
400
A disease that starts with the multiplication of harmful cells, can spread to other parts of the body
CA
400
Term for when a local infection spreads throughout the body
Sepsis/Systemic Infection
400
How many times can liquids be reheated
Never!
500
What areas on the body are at risk for pressure injuries in the prone position? List 3 out of 7
Cheek, Collarbone, Breasts, Abdomen, Genitals, Knees, Toes
500
PRN
As Needed
500
An autoimmune disease that causes joint pain, swelling, and reduced mobility
RA
500
Item that is always doffed first
Gloves
500
Temperature that water should be when showering a resident
105 degrees