T & F
NA are allowed to provide suctioning to patients who required it
What is: False
Only nurse or respiratory therapist
Define terminal illness
What is: disease or condition that will eventually cause death
___ goal is to restore person to highest possible level of functioning.
What is: Rehabilitation
What is the normal range for a pulse ox?
What is: 95%-100%
Name 3 out of 5 of the stages of grief
What is:
Denial, acceptance, bargaining, depression, & anger.
Placing telemetry electrodes on the patient is the responsibility of the nurse and NA
What is: False
Only nurse
Define Regional Anesthesia
What is: Nerve block in a particular region of the body
Example: Epidural
Name three types of body motion movements
What is: Abduction, Adduction, Flexion, Extension, Rotation, Supination, Pronation, etc.
T or F: Chest tubes can be placed on the tray table
What is: False
Must be on the floor (below chest level)
What is: 2 hours
A family does not have to honor their loved ones wishes if they feel its not appropriate
What is: False
Patients wishes must always be honored
Opening through the neck is known as
What is: Tracheostomy
Exercise used when residents are not able to move on their own
What is: Passive Range of Motion (PROM)
Name three signs of respiratory distress
What is: Increased RR, gurgling sounds, & Pale or cyanotic
3 most common spots to place a pulse ox
What is: Finger, Toe, or Ear lobe
The pulse ox sensor uses vibrations to measure blood oxygen levels
What is: False- Light
Define Abduction
What is: Moving body part away from midline of body.
Name three assistive aids
What is:
1. Long handed toothbrushes or combs
2. Sock aid
3. Walker, cane, and crutches
4. Utensil with thicker grips
A patient who is bed bound and has not had ROM or care to limbs can develop:
What is: Contractures
Comfort and Dignity is the goal of____
What is: Hospice
S & S of death nearing are mottling of skin, decreased BP, and warm skin.
What is: F: Cold skin not warm.
Mottling skin, decreased BP, and cold skin.
What is: Surgery must be performed for health reasons but not an emergency
3 types of range of motion (ROM)
1. Active Assisted range of Motion (AAROM)
2. Passive range of Motion (PROM)
3. Active range of motion (AROM)
Two tools that can help reduce blood clots after post operative procedure
What is: SCDs & Ted Hose
A tool used for deep breathing is known as:
What is: Incentive Spirometer