Admission and Discharge
What are some things a residents could be feeling when being admitted.
admitted- lonely, lost, angry, confused, depressed, or relieved
How can you promote a positive atmosphere at mealtime
- make sure the resident is comfortable
- have conversations with the residents
- be social and cautious of what you are doing
- whenever possible say positive things
What is the importance of hydration?
- helps prevent constipation and urinary incontinence.
- helps maintain skin color
- my help prevent confusion
- flushes out urinary system
Why is residents weight regularly measured
- to monitor nutrition and hydration status
2 abbreviations of vital signs
VS
TPR
What are some things a residents could be feeling when being dischared.
discharged- anxious or worried about change
What is the first thing you have to do with a meal tray?
check if it's the correct residents name
How do you encourage fluid intake?
- offer water/fluids to the resident each time you feed them
- offer small amounts of liquid through the day
Describe how to measure and record a residents hight
measure height consistently over time in accordance with standard facility practice
what is the cause of body temperature?
- the measurement of the amount of heat in the body. A balance between heat created and heat lost
What are some actions NA's may take to assist resident during discharge
- allow resident to talk about anxieties/feelings
- help resident gather clothes
- transport according to facility
How does one identify and intervene with a choking victim?
- can't speak, cough, or breathe
- turns blue
- collapses of obstruction is not removed
- one should get help immediately
- preform abdominal thrust procedure
Name 3 modified diets
- lactose-free diet
- Diabetic diet
True or false
a resident always has to be standing while weighing them
FALSE
How does one care for thermometers
dispose sheaths, follow manufacturers instruction
Identify some actions NA's may take to assist resident during admission
- prepare room, clean linens, clean drawers
- greet resident and family
- observe how resident moves and preforms activities
- check on resident frequency
Signs and symptoms of dysphasia
- choking
- swallowing slowly
- cautious and not that hungry
What is the NA's responsibility with care of a tube-fed resident
- resident may need frequent oral hygiene that includes lubricant for the lips
- keep head of the bead elevated to 30-45 degree angle
- observe signs of redness, infection, and swelling
when should you weigh a resident
whenever able and before a shower
What are 3 situations that may cause the thermometer to vary from normal or average
- time of day
- disease process
Why should NA's obtain information about the resident
- make the resident your first priority
- with the preferences it helps the resident still feel in charge of their own schedule and they have a choice in what they do and how they do it
Guidelines for feeding a resident
- sit facing the resident at level with them
- sit resident at 75-90 degree angle
- offer multiple foods
- take breaks in-between bites for water
- ask the resident if they are willing to eat more and be conscious of their state
Describe IV therapy
- a needle is placed in the vein for administration of blood, fluids, and medications
-Be aware of IV tube and not to pull it out or adjust it
scale
What is the normal range or average body temperature for each
Oral
Rectal
Temporal
Rectal: 98.6F - 100.6F
Temporal: 97.6F - 99.6