Who am I?
I provide a written record of the history, treatment, care, and response of the patient while under the care of a health care provider. Who am I?
Who is documentation
List one factor that might affect a client's learning.
What is poor vision or hearing, impaired motor function, pain, nausea, illiteracy (education level), age, and impaired cognition
When does discharge teaching begin?
What is at admission
If a client is having difficulty swallowing, what is this called?
What is dysphagia
List one patient who might need feeding assistance.
Who is
Patients with paralysis of the arms
Patients with visual impairment
Patients with intravenous lines in their hands
Severely impaired or weak patients
Confused patients
I am a legal record who's contents must be kept confidential. Who am I?
Who is medical record or chart
List one special consideration for teaching the elderly.
What is
Provide good lighting
Provide printed teaching materials in large type
Encourage patient to wear glasses if needed
Encourage patient to wear and adjust hearing aids
Use short sentences and pause frequently
Keep medical terms to a minimum
Ask questions at frequent intervals
On the day a patient is admitted into the hospital, who is responsible for the initial patient assessment?
Who is the registered nurse
List one change in the digestive system that occur with aging.
What is dental caries and tooth loss, decreased gag reflex, decrease sense of taste, decreased muscle tone at sphincters, decreased gastric secretions, and decreased gastric secretions.
What is
Grape, apple, cranberry juices
Strained fruit juices
Vegetable broth
Carbonated water
Clear, fruit-flavored drinks
Tea, coffee
Gelatin and ices
Clear candies
Popsicles
Clear broth
I am responsible for checking to ensure that everything is accurately transcribed, this can be an LVN in a skilled nursing facility. Who am I?
Who is charge nurse
List one thing that should be documented by the nurse when teaching a client.
What is
Specific content taught
Method of teaching used
Evidence of evaluation with specific results
What type of admission is scheduled in advance and the patient has had a short time to make the arrangements?
What is routine admission
Vegetarians are at risk of developing what deficiency?
What is protein
Name one example of a full liquid.
What is
Milk and milk beverages
Yogurt, eggnog, pudding
Custard and ice cream
Puréed meat, vegetables in cream soups
Vegetable juices
Sweetened plain gelatin
Cooked refined cereals
Strained or blended gruel
Cream
I am the mode of learning by actually performing a task or handling items. Who am I?
Who is kinesthetic learning
List one resource for patient education.
What is
Books, audiovisual materials, pamphlets, and hands-on equipment
Local government agencies often provide printed and online listings of community public service programs
Hospital social workers and patient representatives also good sources of information
The internet has a wide variety of resources. Make sure it is a trusted website such as WebMD and not one that is advertising such as commercial sites or blogs
Who must approve a transfer of a patient?
Who is the physician
What complex molecule is needed to repair and heal tissue and cells in the body.
What is protein
Which of the 4 solid texture levels is recommended for a client who is having difficulty chewing?
What is mechanically altered/mechanical soft
I am the type of learning that occurs when the subject matter material is presented in a way that appeals to the learner’s beliefs, feelings, and values. Who am I?
Who is affective learning
List the 3 modes to enhanced learning.
What is
Visual learning
Auditory learning
Kinesthetic learning
Who should a client be referred to when they are needing home health care?
Who is a discharge planner
The AMA recommends how many mg/day of fats to limit cholesterol?
What is 300 mg/day
Name the 4 solid texture levels.
What is
pureed
mechanically altered/mechanical soft
advanced
regular