Abbreviations
By mouth
PO
Responsible for all nursing staff
DON
A BP of 140/90 is considered
Hypertension
Use of restraints requires
A doctor's order
Away from midline; at the side of body or body part
Lateral
Intake & Output
I & O
A person who advocates for the rights of residents and helps resolve complaints
A heartrate of 120 bpm is considered
Tachycardia
A patient in restraints needs to be observed every
Gastro refers to
Stomach
Before meals
AC
Any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person to an older adult
Elder Abuse
A temperature of 100.4 or higher is considered
A fever
Drugs that control behavior or restrict movement that are not standard treatment
Chemical restraints
Phagia refers to
Swallowing
Twice a day
BID
Regulates nursing assistant roles, functions, education, and certification requirements.
Nurse practice act
A normal respiration range is
12-20
How often should a resident in bed re-positioned?
Every 2 hours
Ocular refers to the
Eye/Vision
As needed
PRN
Requires nursing centers to provide care in a manner and in a setting that maintains or improves each person’s quality of life, health, and safety
OBRA
85% SPO2 is determined using a
Pulse oximeter
For a bed to wheelchair transfer, the person needs to wear
Slip-resistant footwear
Itis means
Inflammation