ADLs
ADL is the acronym for:
Activities of Daily Living
What does NPO mean?
Nothing by mouth
What temperature should the room be when bathing a resident?
75-80 degrees
Confusion in the elderly may be a symptom of what condition?
What does the acronym ROM stand for?
Range of Motion
Term for bad breath
halitosis
Newer name for the Heimlich manuever
Abdominal thrust
What areas are washed in a partial bed bath?
Face, hands, axilla (underarms), genital/peri area
How much fluid to we need per day (in cc)?
2000 - 3000 cc
How many bones are in the human body?
206
Women experience a decrease in this hormone after menopause.
Estrogen
Therapy discipline that evaluates swallowing problems
Speech therapy
What should the temperature of the water be for a tub bath?
105 degrees
Organs that are the filtering system of the body
Kidneys
How far apart should your feet be when transferring a resident?
18" (one foot slightly in ahead of the other)
Osteoporosis
Residents should be kept in upright position for how long after meals to minimize reflux into the esophagus
1 hour
If a resident is independent, it is ok to leave them alone in the tub to give them privacy.
True or False
Never leave the resident unattended while in the tub!
If fluid intake is adequate, the body usually eliminates urine how often?
Every 2 to 3 hours
A cane is used on the resident's weaker or stronger side?
Stronger (to balance their weight between the cane and their weaker side)
If a resident on taking a blood thinner, what type of razor should they use?
Electric
Liquids are thickened to 3 different consistencies. What are they?
Water temperature for a shower should be: (it's a range)
95-105 degrees
Enlargement of the prostate gland can cause urinary ____________. (fill in the blank)
Retention
The process of turning a resident on their side when using a lift sheet is called ____________.
3/4 turn