TRUE OR FALSE
A shower/bathtub should be cleaned after every use
What is 'True'
(cleaning the shower or bathtub after every use with proper disinfectant can eliminate the changes of bacteria spreading)
Black
What is 'Bomb threat'
Dsypnea
What is 'Difficult or painful breathing'
Cyanosis is what color?
What is 'a bluish color'
where would you notice this on a Resident?
To protect Resident's clothing from being ruined, you should check the care label
What is 'True'
(most Resident's clothing in a care home is wash and dry. Usually if they have special washing instructions family mat take them home)
Brown
What is 'Hazardas spill
Ketones
What is 'A by product of fatty acid metabolism'
A device that allows the Resident to eat and drink when they use oxygen.
What is 'A nasal cannula'
( Resident's on oxygen using nasal cannula are able to eat/drink and talk freely.)
You have been asked to check a Resident's heart rate. You observe and report, rate, rhythm, & characteristics.
What is 'True'
(characteristics include, strength, absent)
Green
What is ' Evacuation'
Constrict
What is 'To narrow'
When heat is applied to an older adult, they are at risk of what?
What is 'burns'
A Resident has the right to refuse Bowel care
What is 'True'
(Although Residents have the right to refuse bowel care if able to speak. Those unable to voice their NO to this procedure it is classified as given consent)
Orange
What is 'External disaster'
Compress
What is 'A soft pad applied over a body area'
(A compress can be hot or cold depending on the injury)
You should check a Resident's skin condition every ______ minutes when heat or cold is applied
What is 'five'
(Resident's skin is much thinner and can burn or freeze quickly)
what signs should you be looking for when checking their skin?
A cold application can reduce pain & itching from insect bites
What is 'True'
Pink - in Hospital
Pink - in Facility
What is 'Pediatrics'
What is 'Person stuck in elevator'
Blood pressure
What is 'The amount of force against the wall of an artery'
using a CIWA form may be indicated for which condition?
What is 'Alcohol withdrawl'
Hypoxia is an excessive amount of oxygen in the cells.
What is 'False'
(Hypoxia is a lack of oxygen in the cells. Early signs are anxiety, confusion & restlessness, can be life threatening)
Red
What is 'Fire'
Tachypnea
What is 'Respiration's greater than 20 per minute'
When moving a Resident from a stretcher to a bed using a slider board, what is the minimum staff required?
What is 'Three'
Heat application does not promote healing
What is 'False'
(Using heat helps draw the white blood cells to the area, white blood cells help in healing)
White
What is 'Violent person'
Tachycardia
What is 'A heart rate over 100 beats per minute'
Yellow
What is 'Missing person'
Dilate
What is 'To expand or open wider'
Blue - in Hospital
Blue - in Facility
What is 'Adult cardiac arrest'
What is 'medical emergency' breathing