Oxygen therapy
Oxygen is a... (three things must be stated)
A gas with no taste, odour or colour
what is otitis media
Infection of the middle ear
NPO means
nothing by mouth
Osteoporosis means
bone becomes
porous and brittle, bones break easily—spine,
hips, wrists are most affected
what is the normal respirations
12-20
Ménière’s Disease is what
An increase of fluid in the inner ear, causing
pressure in the middle ear
another term for digestive system is
gastrointestinal system
Fibromyalgia
Condition associated with aching, stiffness
and fatigue in muscles, ligaments, and
tendons
Factors affecting oxygen needs (state 3)
Drugs
smoking
Red blood cell count
allergies
alcohol
nutrition
what should we as PSWs do first if hearing aid isnt working
check to see if it is turned on then check the battery
peristalsis means
the wave like motion that pushes food through the stomach and intestines
Epilepsy
recurrent episodes of convulsive seizures,
sensory disturbances, abnormal behaviours, and
loss of consciousness
what is the first early sign of hypoxia
Restlessness
AMD stands for what and what does it do to the eye
Age related macular degeneration
Client may lose central vision but still have some
peripheral vision
Ileostomy is
a surgically created opening into the ileum
Huntington's disease is
An inherited neurological disorder that destroys
brain cells—causes uncontrolled movements,
emotional disturbances, and cognitive losses.
Three things to best promote oxygenation
Positioning
deep breathing and coughing
Incentive spirometer
Name three things you should not do when you notice a service animal ?
do not touch the dog
never assume a napping service dog is off duty
when cleaning around an ostomy what should you do ?
Clean the skin around the stoma with mild soap and warm water, rinse and pat dry
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Motor nerve cells in the brain, brain stem, and
spinal cord are affected.