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Chapter 7 Flashcards

1
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is often the first time an NA meets a new resident

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Admission

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2
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It is a good idea for the NA to ask a new resident questions to find out their?

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personal preference and routines

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3
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often contain personal care items, such as a bath basin, an emesis basin, a water pitcher and cup, toothpaste, soap, a comb, lotion, and tissues.

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Admission kit

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4
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when a new resident arrives at the facility note…

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the time and their condition

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5
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why is it important to constantly observe the residents?

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there could be something important that was missed

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6
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initial values that can then be compared to future measurements

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baseline signs

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7
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when should a resident be informed of their transfer?

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as soon as possible so that she can begin to adjust to the idea

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8
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who is able to give a discharge order for residents?

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A doctor must give the discharge order

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9
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items taken with the resident?

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inventory list

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10
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measurements — temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure — that monitor the functioning of the vital organs of the body

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vital signs

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11
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changes in what can indicate a residents condition is worsening?

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vital signs

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12
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a balance between the heat created by the body and the heat lost to the environment.

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body temperature

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13
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the 24-hour day-night cycle

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the circadian rhythm

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14
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is normally very close to 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius

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body temperature

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15
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oral

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the mouth

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16
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rectal

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the rectum

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17
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axillary

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the armpit

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18
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tympanic

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the ear

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19
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the artery just under the skin of the forehead

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the temporal artery

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20
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digital, electronic, tympanic, temporal artery, mercury-free

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common types of thermometers

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21
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each long line on a thermometer represents…

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one degree

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22
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each short line on a thermometer represents

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two-tenths of a degree

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23
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generally considered to be the most accurate temperature?

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rectal temperature

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24
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is considered the least accurate temperature?

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axillary temperature

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25
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a feeding tube that is inserted through the nose and goes into the stomach

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nasogastric tube

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26
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when shouldn’t you take an oral temperature?

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if resident has smoked, eaten or drunk fluids, chewed gum, or exercised in the last 10 - 20 minutes.

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27
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can be used to take fast temperature readings

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tympanic thermometers

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28
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the short tip of the tympanic thermometer will only go into the ear…

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1/4 to 1/2 an inch

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29
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the number of heartbeats per minute

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pulse

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30
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the pulse located on the inside of the wrist, where the radical artery runs just beneath the skin

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radial pulse

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31
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the pulse located inside the elbow, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches above the elbow

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brachial pulse

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32
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temporal, carotid, apical, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis pulse

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common pulse sites

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33
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60 to 100 beats per minute

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the normal pulse rate for adults

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34
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the process of inhaling air into the lungs

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inspiration

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35
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the process of exhaling air out of the lungs

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expiration

36
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12 - 20 breaths per minute

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the normal respiration rate for adults

37
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is measured in milliliters of mercury (mm Hg)

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blood pressure

38
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the first measurement of blood; phase when the heart is at work, contracting, and pushing the blood out of the left ventricle of the heart

A

systolic

39
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the normal range for systolic blood pressure is

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below 120 mm Hg

40
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the second measurement of blood pressure; phase when the heart relaxes or rest

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diastolic

41
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the normal range of diastolic blood pressure is

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below 80 mm Hg

42
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high blood pressure

A

hypertension

43
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used to measure blood pressure

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sphygmomanometer

44
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breast surgery

A

mastectomy

45
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a device that uses a light to determine the amount of oxygen in the blood. also measures a person’s pulse rate

A

pulse oximeter

46
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this type of pain my lead to withdrawal, depression, and isolation

A

chronic pain

47
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a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior

A

restraint

48
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any method, device, material, or equipment that restricts a person’s freedom of movement.

A

physical restraint

49
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medications used to control a person’s mood or behavior

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chemical restraints

50
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equipment or a device that promotes a residents safety, comfort, independence, and mobility

A

enabler

51
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the stoppage of breathing from a lack of oxygen or excess of carbon dioxide in the body; it may result in unconsciousness or death

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suffocation

52
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weakening or wasting away of the muscles

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muscle atrophy

53
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anxiety, restlessness

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agitation

54
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an environment in which restraints are not kept or used for any reason

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restraint free care

55
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measures used in place of a restraint or that reduce the need for a restraint

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restraint alternatives

56
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are used only after everything else had been ruled out and can only be applied with a doctor’s order

A

restraints

57
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a restrained resident should be monitored constantly and must be check every…

A

atleast every 15 minutes

58
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at minimum, a restraint must be released

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every two hours

59
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the fluid a person consumes

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input/ intake

60
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all fluid that is eliminated from the body; includes urine, feces, vomitus, perspiration, moisture that is exhaled in the air, and wound drainage

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output

61
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taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid

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fluid balance

62
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a sample that is used for analysis in order to try to make a diagnosis

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specimen

63
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routine, clean-catch/ midstream, first void, or 24-hour

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urine specimen

64
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feces

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stool specimen

65
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mucus coughed up from the lungs

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sputum specimen

66
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a urine specimen that can be collected any time a person voids

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routine urine specimen

67
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urinates

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voids

68
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in health care, a collection container that can be inserted into a toilet bowl to collect and measure urine or stool

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hat

69
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a urine specimen that does not include the first and last urine voided; also called midstream specimen

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clean-catch specimen

70
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may be used to diagnose respiratory illness or to evaluate the effects of medication

A

sputum specimen

71
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a thin tube inserted into the body to drain or inject fluids

A

catheter

72
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a type of catheter that is used to drain urine from the bladder

A

urinary catheter

73
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a type of urinary catheter that is removed immediately after urine is drained or collected

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straight catheter

74
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a type of urinary catheter that remains inside the bladder for a period of time; also called Foley catheter

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indwelling catheter

75
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a type of urinary catheter that has an attachment on the end that fits onto the penis; also called Texas catheter

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condom catheter

76
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the administration of oxygen to increase the supply of oxygen to the lungs

A

oxygen therapy

77
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a piece of plastic tubing that fits around the face and is secured by a strap that goes over the ears and around the back of the head

A

nasal cannula

78
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the process of burning

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combustion

79
Q

easily ignited and capable of burning quickly

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flammable

80
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the delivery of medication, nutrition, or fluids through a person’s vein

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intravenous (IV) therapy

81
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a bed made while a person is in the bed

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occupied bed

82
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a bed made up while no residents are in the bed

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unoccupied bed

83
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a bed completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place

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closed bed

84
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a bed made with linen folded down to the foot of the bed

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open bed

85
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non-sterile bandages, ACE bandages, or ACE wraps

A

Elastic bandages

86
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non-sterile bandages, ACE bandages, or ACE wraps

A

Elastic bandages

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