vocabulary
subacute care
less than actute care but more care than chronic
cva ~cerebrovascular accident
stroke
urinary system urine specimen can be collected when?
anytime a person voids
how many times can disposable gloves be worn
one time
how long do you apply friction?
20 secs
misappropriation
taking somebody stuff
what if a resident has a breath smell sweet or fruity means?
high blood sugar
cardiovascular~ the heart has how many chambers
4
medical term for skin that is blue
cyanotic
downing and removing ppe, do you ever shake the gown when unfolding it ?
no cause all the substances o the gown can be floating in the air
needs that involve social interaction emotions , intellect and spirituality
what is a foot board used for?
prevent foot drop
respiratory system ~ tiny grape like sacs n the lungs where exchange of oxygen and co2
alveoli
tuberculosis is
an airborne disease
when dressing client with affected right arm do you remove the weak side first or the strong side?
strong side so they can help you
reservoir
where the pathogen lives
do not give this type of care to diabetic patients
nail care
reproductive system define syphilis
sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria
nursing assistants are not allowed to
a. change sterile dressings
b.bathe residents
c. helps resident use walkers
d. assist with toliets
a
modified bed bath with all parts do you bathe
face, one arm , hand , underarm
draw sheet
extra sheet on top of bottom sheet used for moving residents
how to address the residents ?
by formal name
Gastrointestinal system~ define peristasis
muscular contractions that push food thru gastrointestinal
standard precautions should be practiced
on every single person having care
when recording data do you have to wash your hands before or after?
before you record info