Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
Swallow screen
A
- Necessary before administering medication
- *especially with CVA patients**
- Vs swallow evaluation by speech pathologist
2
Q
Pain Assessment
A
- Gold standard
- If patient cannot self report, use non verbal pain scale
3
Q
Vaccines
A
- Flu
- PNA
- Shingles
4
Q
What is shingles?
A
Varicella Zoster, painful rash
5
Q
Elder Abuse
A
- Neglect, incapable of caring for oneself
- Institutional SNF
- Mandated reporters
6
Q
Confusion is
A
NOT NORMAL
7
Q
Confusion and consent
A
- Patient cannot sign if confused
8
Q
Falls
A
- Must use a fall risk tool
- Moore Fall scale
- Joint commission
- Safety precautions
- At home
- In hospital
9
Q
Sedation Scale Assessment (2)
A
- RASS
2. Pasero Opioid Induced Sedation Scale
