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Dementia
Loss of mental abilities
Holistic care focuses on what?
The resident themselves as a whole
The fed govn requires how many hours of continuing education for NA each year?
12 hours per year
Making an area or object completely free of microorganism a is called
Surgical asepsis
Infection prevention is?
A set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease
What are transmission based precautions?
Additional infection control precautions to standard based precautions
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Malignant tumor
Cancerous
Most common form of dementia
Alzheimer's disease
Stage 1 of AD
short term memory loss
Lack of interest in life
Can't remember nouns
Stage 2 of AD
Big decrease in memory
Confuses day and night
Deny issues
Lose things
Trouble w directions
Self neglect
Difficult w ADL's
Stage 3 of AD
Lose sense of time
Insomnia
Speech may ramble
Paranoid
Confused
Stage 4 of AD
Incontinent
Mute
Major physical decrease
Asepsis
Removal of microorganisms
Carrier
Person or animal containing pathogens
Disease
The result of infection in the body
Pathogens
Disease producing microorganisms
NA can't do what?
Cut hair or nails
Give tube feelings
Pass meds
Change sterile dressings
Insert or remove tubes
Emesis
Vomit
Three elements for a fire
Oxygen fuel heat
Causes of a fire
Misuse of electricity
Incorrect trash disposal
Improper storage of flammable material
Smoking in restricted areas
How to prevent fires cause from smoking
Deep ash tray
Empty into correct area
Supervise residents whom are smoking
Enforce safety rules
How to prevent fires caused by electricity
Don't use defective outlets
Don't used frayed cords
Don't overload outlets
Don't use extension cords
How to prevent fires started by oxygen
No smoking around o2
Take care of sparks from static electricity
Don't use electrical objects by oxygen
RACE means?
R-rescue resident
A-activate alarm
C-contain fire if possible
E-extinguish fire if possible
Vertigo
Dizziness
Flatulence
Gas
Cyanotic
Blue, lack of 02
Alert and oriented x3
Person
Place
Time
DNR
Don't resesitate
Diaphoresis
Sweating
Febrile
Feel
Angina
Chest pain
Gereatric
Old
Edema
Swelling
Pt.
Patient
Res.
Resident
NAR
Nurse aide registry
STAT
Immediatley
IV
Intravenous
HOB
Head of bed
Ax
Axillary
R
Rectal
T.
Temp
Amt.
Amiunt
Cc
Cubic centimeter
NPO
Nothing by mouth
ADA
American diabetic association
NCS
No concentrated sugar
NAS
No added salt
AHA
American heart association
TIAN
Take in advance of need
Toilet schedule
BM
Bowel movement
CBR
Complete bed rest
BRP
Bathroom privileges
Abd
Abdomen
Wt.
Weight
N/v
Nausea and vomitting
A.c.
Before meals
P.c.
After meals
U/A
Urinalysis
B & B
Bowel and bladder
Inc.
Incontinent
OOB
Out of bed
Amb.
Ambulate
Ad lib
As desired
C/o
Complaints of
Fx
Fracture
Dx
Diagnosis
AIDS
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Ca
Cancer
CHF
Congestive heart failure
TPR
Temp
Respiration
Pulse
VS
vital signs
D/c
Discontinue
HOH
Heard of hearing
Per
By, through
Ā
Before
P
After
Q.D
Everybday
B.i.d.
Two times a day
T.i.d
Three times a day
Q.i.d
Four times a day
Q.o.d
Every other day
Q.h
Every hour
Hs
Hours of sleep
Ć
With
Ś
With out
Spec
Specimen
Aneurysm
Weak spot in the artery wall
Hemorrhage
Rupture of a vein or artery causing severe uncontrolled bleeding
Thrombus
Blood clot attached to interior wall of vein or artey
Embolus
Blood clot that moves through the vascular system
FAST
Face-downward?
Arms-one downward?
Speech-slurred?
Time-time to call 911
OSHA
Occupational safety health administration
Palliative end of life care
Treat w medicine
Sub acute
Urgent care
Acute
Hospita
Mental health unit is what?
Behavior center
Nourishment
Correct diet
In service requirement
Required by your employer
Policy book explains
Why
Procedure book explains
How to
Step by step
Three things needed for communication
Sender message and receiver
Verbal communication
Use of words
Non verbal
Gesture, posture, touch, eye contact, facial expressions
Factors that promote good interpersonal relationships with the resident and family
Kindness
Patience
Listening to family
Don't interfere in situations
Factors that block effective relationships with the residents and family
Guilt/grief
Anger
Concerns
Language
How to answer the phone
State your location name and your position
How to take a message
Date and time of call
Callers name and #
Return call?
Your name
Impairment
Any loss or abnormality of a structure or function
How to help with vision impairment?
Clean glasses
Light on the speakers face
Clear environment
Face to face
Clock plate
How to help with hearing impairment?
Face to face
Light on face
Normal voice
Stand on good sixe
How to help with speech impairment ?
Listen carefully
Repeat for clarification
Write down if needed
Watch lips
Aphasia
can't talk or comprehend
Care conference
Resident, nurse, non nurse and family to review and revise things
HER
Electronic health records
Common sheets NA completes
I&O
Vital signs
Meals
ADL records
Bowel and bladder program
Sepsis
Growth and or spread of microorganisms
Nosocomial infection
Hospital acquired infection
Organisms
Elevated white blood cells
Inflammation
Tissue reaction to disease or injury
Clean
Free from pathogens
Factors that promote growth of microorganisms
Food
Moisture
O2
Temp
Light
Pathogenic organisms
Tiny infectious living objects
Indirect contact
Touching objects that may contain body secretions
Vector borne
Insect bite or stings
Chain of infection
Infectious agent
Reservoir
portal of exit
Mode of transportation
Portal of entry
Host
How to not spread infections
Wash ha da
Clean units
Handle linens correctly
Keep everybody clean
Autoclave
Machine that sterilizes
MSDS
Material safety data sheets
Reasons for correct hand washing?
Always using them
Tiny microorganisms
Helps prevents spreading
Body substances
Blood
Urine
Feces
Vaginal secretions
Wound drainsge
PPE
Personal protective equipment
Signs and symptoms of infection
Body temp
Abnormal lab tests
Swelling
Pain
Fatigue
Nausea
Change in bowel or urine
Most common symptom of a UTI
Confusion
Reason for safety precautions for the elderly
Confused
Impaired mobility, sight, hearing
Safety precautions on falls
No skid
Avoid long robes or shoe strings
No rugs
Clear areas
Wipe up spills
Preventing burns
Hot liquids
Baths/showers
Smoke
Heat producing objects
Preventing falls from beds chairs and wheelchairs
Lock wheels
Gait belt
Caution w tubing
Slowly and carefully transfer
Preventing chokes
Correct diet
Small pieces
Positioned properly
Slow
Liquid-solid
Medical word for abdominal thrust
Heimlich maneuver
Abc of choking
Airway breathing circulation
Elopement
Wandering from supervised environment
What could effect the use of oxygen
Security of container
Condition of fittings
Pressure gauges
Devices used during a fire
Fire extinguisher
Pull box
Spring let system
Smoke detector
PASS
Pull the pin
Aim toward the base
Squeeze the handle
Sweep the bade
What are red outlets used for
When power goes out those are he outlets that the generator backs up
Ergonomics
Adapting the environment using techniques and equipment to prevent injury and provide care
Body mechanics
Body movement to move objects and patients
General rules for good body mechanics
Use large muscles
Feet apart
Push and pull rather than lift
Be close
Importance of correct body alignment for residents
Promote comfort
Prevent pain
Prevent contracture
Prevent skin breakdown
Fowlers position
On back head elevated
Social alternatives
Tv
Music
Games
Movies
Family
Friends
Physiological alternatives
Back massage
Pillows
Outdoor time
Exercise
Psychosocial alternatives
Pictures
Calendars
Clocks
Environmental alternatives
Lighting
Call light
Allow walking
Checking for circulaiton
Color
Cold
Tingling
Safety when walking resident
Walk on weak side
No slip shoes
Strong side holds rails
Resident rights
Privacy
Personal choices
Voting
Participation in activites
Using your sight to notice resident conditions
Rash
Bruises
Sores
Blue lips
Sweating
Sob
Using your touch to notice resident condition
Fever
Pulse
Cold
Using your hearing to notice resident condition
Breathing
Complains
Using your smell to notice resident condition
Odor
Drainage
Breath
Objective charting
Sense to describe
Subjective
Patient tells you
Aging visual changes
Focusing
Sharpness
Adjusting to lightning
Impairment of color
Warning signs of vision impairment
Walking hesitantly
Squinting
Coordination is off
Diseases causing visual impairment
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Stroke (CVA)
Care of hearing aids
Clean
Check batteries
Proper wear
When aging bones become?
Brittle
Osteoporosis
Minerals leave the bone
BPH
Benign prostatic hyper trophy
Benign prostatic hyper trophy
Enlargement of the prostate gland that may impair flow of urine
Vaginitis
Infection or inflammation of vaginal lining causing foul smelling or drainage
When aging joints become?
Stiff
Osteoarthritis
Joint inflammation due to aging
Changes in cardiovascular system
Heart pumps less blood
Arteries lose elasticity
Veins are less efficient
Changes in respiratory system?
Can't cough as much
Shortness of breathe
Airway size decreases
Dehydration may cause
Fainting
Hypertension
Reduced skin turgor
Syncope
Fainting
Malnutrition can cause
Pressure sores
Fatigue
Frequent infections
Retinopathy
Diseased retina
Peripheral neuropathy
Damaged nerves in hands and feet usually occurred after having diabetes for several years
Symptoms of diabetes
Excessive thirst
Excessive hunger
Frequent urination
Pain in abs
Nausea
Symptoms of UTI
Low back pain
Incontinent
Fever
Confusion
Dysuria
Difficulty urinating
Flank
Low back
Another name for stroke
Cva
What is a stroke
Destruction of a portion of the brain tissue
Parkinson's disease
Chronic progressing degenerative disease producing muscle problems
Seizure disorders
Brain malfunction may result in convulsions
Paralysis
Being paralyzed
Rules for medical asepsis
Never shake linens
Hold away from uni
Never put dirty on floor or on top of clean linens
Special eating devices
Plate guard and adapted spoon
Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing
Aspiration
Breathing fluid or object into Lungs
first thing to do when you think someone is choking
Ask can you talk breathe or cough
Who are usually on low sodium and salt restricted diets?
Fluid retention patients
Heart or kidney disease
Mechanically soft diet
Not as thick/hard of food
Pureed
Everything in a thicker liquid form
Therapeutic diet
Prescribed by physician and planned by dietician
Dietary responsibilities
Plan meals
Balance nutrients
Visually appealing
Identifies food allergies
Nasogastric tube
Nose tube
Gastrotomy
tube into stomach
TPN
Total parenteral nutrition bag
Tympanic tempature is taken where
Ear canal
When should temp be taken
Late afternoon
Factors on tempatures
Time of day
Level of activity
Medications
Gender
Type of thermometers
Electric
Digital
Chemical
Tympanic
Temporal
Arrhythmia
Abnormal pulse rhythm
Respiration rate
12-20
Sphygmomanometer
Bp cuff
Aneroid read
Pressure is measured on a dial
Electronic read
Read digitally
Positioning bp cuff
On upper arm
One inch above bend of Elbow
Halitosis
Bad breath
When to brush teeth
Conscious at least 2x a day
Unconscious every 2 hours
Unconscious residents get placed where when you are brushing teeth
On side
Purpose of bathing resident
Cleans the skin
Eliminates odor
Relaxing
Exercise
General rules for bathing
Privacy
Care plan
Rinse well
Pat dry
Purpose of back rub
Circulation
Relaxes
Refreshes
Assistive devices
Shoe horns
Velcro straps
Bras hook in in front
Extenders
When to do nail care
Bath time and prn
When does shaving happen
Daily
How do you know what to use to shave residents
Abide by policy rules
People at risk for skin problems are those who
Need help moving
Bed confined
Incontinent
Obese or very thin
Signs of skin problems
Burning
blisters
Redness
Warm
Tender
Body prone to skin breakdown
Elbows
Knees
Heels
Ankles
Ears
Shoulder blades
Do you wear gloves when transferring resident
No
Function of kidneys
Filters waste from blood
Function of ureters
Carries waste from kidneys to the bladder
Bladder
Stores and empty urine
Urethra
Transports urine to the outside
Residual urine
Left over urine
Causes of incontinence
Meds
Weak bladder muscles
Confusion
Catheter
Hollow tube to empty fluids
Tubing
Connects catheter to drainage bag
Leg bag
Holds fluids more for mobility
Where do you normally secure a catheter on a women? Male?
Male- abdomen
Women-leg
Exudates
Crustiness around the catheter
What is the name of your large intestine
Colon
Is stool liquid or formed in the large intestine
Forms in the large intestine
Tarry feces is what color
Black
Flatus
Gas
How to relieve constipation
Increase fluids
Diet containing bulk and fiber
Exercise
Fecal impaction
Hard stool stuck
Causes of fecal impaction
Inactivity
Not enough fluids
Meda
Growth
Physical changes that are measured
Gerontology
Study of the gaining process
Common misconceptions
Old at 65
Elderly are lonely
Hard of hearing
Most live in LTCF
Basic emotional needs
Independence
Support
Recognition
Common behaviors
Demanding
Anger
Self centered
Aggressive
Factors that affect sleep
Illness
Nutrition
Exercise
Environment
Meds
Sundowners
When sun goes down the residents get confused
Sex
Physical activities involving reproductive organs
Sexuality
Physical social and cultural factors that affect a persons feelings and attitude about his or her sex
Factors that interrupt sex
Illness
Injury
Aging
Surgery
Diabetes
Mental health
Persons ability to cope with and adjust to everyday stress
Mental illness
Ability to cope or adjust to stress
Developmental disability
Occurs before 22 physical sensory or speech disability permanent
Intellectual disability
IQ below 75
Limited in two or more skills
Before 18
Possible cause of confusion
Meds
Chronic disease
Stress
Poor nutrition
Symptoms of confusion
Doesn't know oneself or others
Hard to understand
Forgetful
Sleep disorders
Hostile
How to reduce confusion
Treat medical condition
Improve nutrition
Change meds
Encourage activities
Depression
Emotional disorder involving the body mood and thoughts
What is the most common over looked mental health problem
Depression
signs of depression
Sadness
Inactivity
Problems sleeping
Withdrawn
Cause of delression
Death of family or friends
Loss of heslth
Pureed
Everything in a thicker liquid form
Therapeutic diet
Prescribed by physician and planned by dietician
Dietary responsibilities
Plan meals
Balance nutrients
Visually appealing
Identifies food allergies
Nasogastric tube
Nose tube
Gastrotomy
tube into stomach
TPN
Total parenteral nutrition bag
Tympanic tempature is taken where
Ear canal
When should temp be taken
Late afternoon
Factors on tempatures
Time of day
Level of activity
Medications
Gender
Type of thermometers
Electric
Digital
Chemical
Tympanic
Temporal
Arrhythmia
Abnormal pulse rhythm
Respiration rate
12-20
Sphygmomanometer
Bp cuff
Aneroid read
Pressure is measured on a dial
Electronic read
Read digitally
Positioning bp cuff
On upper arm
One inch above bend of Elbow
Halitosis
Bad breath
When to brush teeth
Conscious at least 2x a day
Unconscious every 2 hours
Unconscious residents get placed where when you are brushing teeth
On side
Purpose of bathing resident
Cleans the skin
Eliminates odor
Relaxing
Exercise
General rules for bathing
Privacy
Care plan
Rinse well
Pat dry
Purpose of back rub
Circulation
Relaxes
Refreshes
Assistive devices
Shoe horns
Velcro straps
Bras hook in in front
Extenders
When to do nail care
Bath time and prn
When does shaving happen
Daily
How do you know what to use to shave residents
Abide by policy rules
People at risk for skin problems are those who
Need help moving
Bed confined
Incontinent
Obese or very thin
Signs of skin problems
Burning
blisters
Redness
Warm
Tender
Body prone to skin breakdown
Elbows
Knees
Heels
Ankles
Ears
Shoulder blades
Do you wear gloves when transferring resident
No
Function of kidneys
Filters waste from blood
Function of ureters
Carries waste from kidneys to the bladder
Bladder
Stores and empty urine
Urethra
Transports urine to the outside
Residual urine
Left over urine
Causes of incontinence
Meds
Weak bladder muscles
Confusion
Catheter
Hollow tube to empty fluids
Tubing
Connects catheter to drainage bag
Leg bag
Holds fluids more for mobility
Where do you normally secure a catheter on a women? Male?
Male- abdomen
Women-leg
Exudates
Crustiness around the catheter
What is the name of your large intestine
Colon
Is stool liquid or formed in the large intestine
Forms in the large intestine
Tarry feces is what color
Black
Flatus
Gas
How to relieve constipation
Increase fluids
Diet containing bulk and fiber
Exercise
Fecal impaction
Hard stool stuck
Causes of fecal impaction
Inactivity
Not enough fluids
Meda
Growth
Physical changes that are measured
Gerontology
Study of the gaining process
Common misconceptions
Old at 65
Elderly are lonely
Hard of hearing
Most live in LTCF
Basic emotional needs
Independence
Support
Recognition
Common behaviors
Demanding
Anger
Self centered
Aggressive
Factors that affect sleep
Illness
Nutrition
Exercise
Environment
Meds
Sundowners
When sun goes down the residents get confused
Sex
Physical activities involving reproductive organs
Sexuality
Physical social and cultural factors that affect a persons feelings and attitude about his or her sex
Factors that interrupt sex
Illness
Injury
Aging
Surgery
Diabetes
Mental health
Persons ability to cope with and adjust to everyday stress
Mental illness
Ability to cope or adjust to stress
Developmental disability
Occurs before 22 physical sensory or speech disability permanent
Intellectual disability
IQ below 75
Limited in two or more skills
Before 18
Possible cause of confusion
Meds
Chronic disease
Stress
Poor nutrition
Symptoms of confusion
Doesn't know oneself or others
Hard to understand
Forgetful
Sleep disorders
Hostile
How to reduce confusion
Treat medical condition
Improve nutrition
Change meds
Encourage activities
Depression
Emotional disorder involving the body mood and thoughts
What is the most common over looked mental health problem
Depression
signs of depression
Sadness
Inactivity
Problems sleeping
Withdrawn
Cause of delression
Death of family or friends
Loss of heslth
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