CNA
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part?
prosthesis
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
What is the goal of LTC?
promote function independence
Acetaminophen
Used to relived mild to moderate pain, mainly used to headaches/muscle aches
What does Dr. Red code stand for?
Fire in building
Who should standard precautions should be practiced on?
on every single person in your care
BUN
Blood urea nitrogen
Which way does the pillow case opening face when making an occupied/unoccupied bed?
Pillow case opening facing away from the door
Acyclovir
Antiviral used to treat symptoms of Chickenpox, shingles, and herpes simplex virus
Gaitbelt
hypertension
ABR
Absolute bed rest
What are the worst lung sounds?
Stridor
Albuterol
Bronchodilator; Inhaler
What does code blue mean?
cardiac or respiratory arrest
Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of functioning possible?
rehabilitation
ad lib
as often as desired
What is the most common disease in Long-term Care Facilities?
Urinary Tract Infections
Diazepam
Used to treat anxiety, muscle spams, and seizures
What should you always check meal trays for before taking them away?
dentures
Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of..
hearing
CCU
Coronary care unit
What is the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities?
Dementia
Heparin
Anticoagulant; thins out areas where there could potentially be a blood clot
Where should the catheter bag aways be hung?
Below the patients bladder at ALL times