Chapters 18, 19, And 20 Flashcards
Autoimmune illness
An illness in which the body’s immune system attacks normal tissue in the body
Anti-embolic stocking
Stockings which help prevent swelling and blood clots and aid circulation
Cognition
The ability to think logically and quickly
Dementia
A general term that refers to a serious loss of mental abilities, such as thinking, remembering, reasoning and communicating.
Denial
Completely rejecting the thought or feeling - “I’m, not upset with you!.”
Obsessive compulsive disorder
A disorder in which a person uses obsessive behavior to cope with anxiety
Phantom sensation
Pain or feeling from a body part that has been amputated; caused by remaining nerve endings
Phobia
An intense form of anxiety
Regression
Going back to old, usually immature behavior- for example, throwing a temper tantrum as an adult
Validation therapy
Means letting resident believe they live in the past or in imaginary circumstances. Do not make attempts to reorient the resident to actual circumstances. Do not argue with him/her
Know the guidelines for a resident who has had a hip replacement
Dress the resident starting with the affected side. Never perform range of motion (ROM) exercised on the operative leg unless directed by the nurse. Caution the resident not to sit with his/her legs crossed. The hip cannot be bent or flexed more than 90 degrees. The hip cannot be turned inward or outward.
Know the guidelines for caring for a resident with MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
Be patient with self-care and movement. Allow enough time for tasks. Offer periods of rest as necessary. Give plenty of time to communicate. Prevent falls, which may be due to lack of coordination, fatigue, or vision problems
How often should you reposition a resident with a head or spinal cord injury?
Every 2 hours
Know the guidelines for a resident recovering from a heart attack (MI= myocardial infarction)
Generally, residents who have had an MI will be placed on a regular exercise program. Resident may be on a diet that is low in fat and cholesterol and/or low-sodium diet. Quitting smoking will be encouraged. Resident recovering from a heart attack may need to avoid exposure to cold temperatures.
Know about congestive heart failure (CHF)
CHF can be treated and controlled with medications. Medications help remove excess fluids. This means more trips to the bathroom. A low-sodium diet or fluid restrictions may be prescribed. Elastic leg stockings may be used to reduce swelling in feet and ankles.
What should the nursing assistant do during a seizure?
During a seizure, the main goal of the caregiver is to make the resident safe