Inherited disease that causes breakdown of nerve cells to the brain, no definite cause or cure?
What is: Huntington's Disease
What body part can you use to check o2?
What is: Finger, Ear Lobe, Forehead
When placing o2 on a resident in an emergency situation, who should chart that?
What is: Whomever placed the resident on the o2, along with, reason, flow rate & type (cannula vs mask)
What respiratory med can cause withdrawal symptoms if stopped abruptly?
What is: Broncodilators
How should TB meds be stored?
What is: In a light resistant container
What are the two systems of the Nervous system?
What is: Somatic & Autonomic
Avg resp for an adult?
What is: 12-20
Name 5 common lung disorders
What is: Asthma, URI, COPD, Bronchitis, Emphysema, Lung Ca, Pneumonia, TB
What med can cause overgrowth in gum tissue?
What is: Anti-Convulsants
What position should resident be in for a vaginal suppository administration?
What is: Dorsal Recumbent
What medication is popular for Parkinson's?
What is: Sinemet
Nursing consideration prior to administering a narcotic analgesic?
What is: Respirations <12.
Can a QMA place oxygen on a resident?
What is: Only in an emergency!
Resident should always rinse their mouth after administration of?
What is: Inhaler
Are staff responsible to verify that family members have not changed the o2 level?
What is: True, Yes.
What should the QMA do if they witness seizure activity?
What is: Protect res from hazards, loosen clothing, place pillow under head, position on side to prevent aspiration, stay, note start/end time & which body parts affected.
What defines Tachycardia?
What is: >100 heart rate
After administering an antitussive, how long must the resident wait to receive a fluid?
What is: 15 minutes
What medication is an antitussive & narcotic?
What is: Codeine
What is the best time to administer a vaginal suppository?
Tremors, stiffness, impaired balance, shuffling, depressing, dementia -- what is this?
What is: Parkinson's
What is the normal heart rate?
What is: 60-100BPM
What is an URI?
What is: Upper Respiratory Infection
What type of breathing treatments can a QMA administer?
What is: Only MDI
What is the most essential nutrient to life?
What is: Water