Safety
Thermal burn
deconditioned is a loss of physical fitness and disuse syndrome is the effect of inactivity.
what is the difference between isometric and isotonic exercises?
isotonic: upper extremities
isometric: lower extremities
Give four examples of the twelve ADLs according to the Roper Logan Tierney model of nursing
maintaining a safe environment, breathing, communication, mobilizing, eating and drinking, eliminating, personal cleansing and dressing, maintaining body temperature, working and playing, sleeping, expressing sexuality, dying
How does the IOM define safety?
Freedom from accidental injury.
what does RACE and PASS stand for?
RACE- Rescue,Alarm,Contain,Extinguish
PASS-Pull,Aim,Squeeze,Sweep
what systems does the body rely on for mobility?
Bones, Joints, Muscles
what type of crutches are used for patients that cannot bear weight on their hands or wrists?
platform crutches
A model of nursing with the concept of functional ability as a cornerstone.
The Roper Logan Tierney model of nursing
What are the four types of errors in patient safety?
Diagnostic, treatment, preventative and communication.
What are the four types of fire extinguishers and what are they used for?
A: Paper, wood and cloth
B: Gasoline, oil, paint, grease and other flammable liquids
C: Electrical fires
ABC: Fire of any kind
what maintains the highest level of regular physical activity possible along with optimal nutrition keeping an ideal body weight and getting adequate rest?
primary prevention
The three aids to help with ambulation are
cane, walker, crutches
what are the three major dimensions relative to a person's functional ability?
risk recognition, functional assessment, planning and delivering appropriate care equal to functional ability.
What is an adverse event?
An event that results in unintended harm to the patient by an act of commission or omission rather than by the underlying disease or condition of the patient.
What is an adverse skin reaction that typically occurs within 6-48 hours and lasts several days, most commonly associated with latex gloves allergy?
contact dermatitis
What are the six body systems that are affected by mobility?
Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal, Integument, Gastrointestinal, Urinary
what is the purpose of immediate prosthesis postop?
to promote intact body image and controls swelling of stump.
BADLs: relate to toileting, grooming, eating.
IADLs: more complex skills, managing money, cooking, housecleaning, grocery shopping
What is an error of commission that could have harmed the patient, but serious harm did not occur as a result of chance?
A near miss
What law regulates the use of restraints?
Nursing home reform law (1987)
Club foot, developmental dysplasia of the hip, metatarsus adductus, spina bifida syndactyly are considered what type of impaired mobility?
congenital defects
What isometric exercise aids in the ability to bear weight?
quadricep setting
What are the factors for maintaining high level functional ability
well balanced nutrition, physical activity, routine health check ups, stress management, regular meaningful activity, avoiding tobacco and addictive substances
In the RaDonda Vaught case, who made the latent error and who made the active error?
RaDonda made the active error by overriding the system to disperse medication.
The hospital made the latent error by not fixing a known problem within the medication system.