Role of the Worker
What type of care lasts longer than 4 months?
chronic care
True or False
Nocturia is frequent urination at night
true
What is the number one thing you can do to reduce the risk of skin breakdown in someone who is bedridden?
Reposition every 2 hours
True or false
You can wear gloves in the hallway at a LTC facility
False- you should never wear gloves in the hallway
What time is 1423hrs?
2:23 pm
What does DIPPS stand for?
dignity, independence, privacy, preference, safety
True or False
An otoscope is used to listen to the sounds a body makes.
False- a stethoscope is used
What type of razor would you use on a client who is on blood thinners?
electric razor
You are a new PSW- what injury do you think YOU are most prone to?
back injuries
True or False
You should always dust before you mop
True
What does IADLs stand for?
instrumental activities of daily living
Your client’s BP is 90/52. What is the correct medical term for this type of blood pressure?
hypotension
How often do clients usually receive oral care?
Twice a day, usually with AM and HS care
True or False
A client in restraints must be checked on every 20 minutes
false, every 15 minutes
What school has an excellent reputation in the community for their PSW program?
ST. LOUIS!!! yahoo
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What are THREE principles of medicare?
portability, universality, comprehensiveness, accessibility, public administration
Your client is reaching close to dying. What type of breathing might you expect to witness?
Cheyne's Stokes
What supplies will you need to provide proper peri care?
gloves, soap and water, and a wash cloth (or peri-spray)
How can MRSA be transmitted?
by contact ie. touching something that had MRSA on it
What should you never mix bleach with? why?
ammonia- they could produce a poisonous gas
What are the 4 principles of health care ethics?
Autonomy, beneficence, justice, non-maleficence
True or False
A human kidney has approximately 100 000 nephrons
False- 1 000 000
What are signs of infection in a wound?
redness, warmth, swelling, pus, odour
True or False
When elderly people fall, it can lead to injury caused hospitalizations. 50% of elders admitted to the hospital are there because of a fall.
False- 85% in closer to the actual number!
Your client's right side is affected. What side will you dress first?
dress affected side first, right side.