This is the number of stages of chronic kidney disease.
What is FIVE?
This is the number of voice mail systems each PCA and LNA has for receiving messages.
What is TWO?
The maximum number of pounds a caregiver should push, pull or tug while providing care.
What is 35 POUNDS?
When excessive fluid is lost from the body creating a disturbance in the balance of electrolytes, it is known as this.
What is DEHYDRATION?
Although 90-95% of ALS cases have no known cause, 5-10% can be accounted for by this.
What is HEREDITARY?
These are two common causes of kidney disease.
What is DIABETES, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, AGING, HEART DISEASE, HIGH CHOLESTERAL LEVELS, SMOKING, OBESITY, FAMILY HISTORY?
This is the number of days that a time-off request should be submitted before the date you want off.
What is SEVEN?
Do this if there is an unsecured pet in the home upon arrival to a scheduled visit.
What is ASK CLIENT TO SECURE ANIMAL. IF CLIENT REFUSES, TELL THEM YOU MUST LEAVE. IF CLIENT STILL REFUSES, LEAVE AND CALL SUPERVISOR?
Because sunburn can prevent your body from cooling down efficiently, use this product to prevent it.
What is SUNSCREEN OF SPF 30 OR HIGHER?
These are two symptoms which may cause a physician to suspect ALS.
What is MUSCLE TWITCHING IN THE ARMS, LEGS, SHOULDERS, TONGUE; MUSCLE CRAMPS; TIGHT/STIFF MUSCLES; MUSCLE WEAKNESS AFFECTING AN ARM, LEG, NECK OR DIAPHRAGM; SLURRED SPEECH; DIFFICULTY CHEWING/SWALLOWING?
A typical kidney-friendly diet has restrictions on these two minerals.
What is SODIUM, POTASSIUM, PHOSPHORUS?
Fourteen days is the maximum number of vacation days that can be taken off between Memorial Day and this holiday.
What is LABOR DAY?
Clients can find agency information such as hours of operation, services offered and client's responsibilities in this.
What is CLIENT INFORMATION HANDBOOK?
These are three warning signs that you need to increase fluid intake.
What is EXTREME THIRST, DRY MOUTH, LESS FREQUENT URNIATION, DARK-COLORED URINE, WEAKNESS, HEADACHE, MUSCLE CRAMPS, DIZZINESS, CONFUSION, FAINTING?
Although the disease's rate of progression varies, the average survival rate after diagnosis is this number of years.
What is 3-5 YEARS?
Salt substitutes are not recommended for someone on a renal diet due to being high in this mineral.
What is POTASSIUM?
When calculating mileage/time to the first client and from the last client to home, subtract this.
What is the COMMUTE MILEAGE/TIME TO THE AGENCY FROM YOUR HOME as provided by the HR department.
Since personal gifts are not allowed, clients can do this to show appreciation.
What is SUBMIT A CARING HEARTS AND HANDS CARD (or CONTRIBUTE TO THE AGENCY)?
Avoid fluids with this substance as it can act as a diuretic and increase dehydration.
What is CAFFEINE (or ALCOHOL)?
Given the name Patient Choice and Control at the End of Life, this Vermont act allows terminally ill, capable adults to obtain a lethal prescription that will quicken their own death.
What is ACT 39?
Some functions of the kidney include balancing fluid, disposing of waste in the blood and secreting these, which control and regulate the activity of certain cells or organs.
What are HORMONES?
Companionship hours are included under the Choices for Care program but not under this program.
What is the MODERATE NEEDS (or HOSPICE HOMEMAKER) PROGRAM?
Clients should not perform this activity for two hours before a CA's arrival nor should they do it while the CA is in the home.
What is SMOKING?
This medical emergency occurs when the core body temperature is greater than 104 degrees F.
What is HEAT STROKE?
ALS patients tend to lose weight quickly, not only because they have more difficulty chewing and swallowing foods, but also because of this.
What is BURN CALORIES AT A FASTER RATE?