Day 3 Key Points

Question 1

what is the most common form of communication?

Answer 1

• verbal communication

- its the least important when communicating though

Question 2

compassion

Answer 2

• wanting someone’s suffering

- to suffer together

Question 3

apathy

Answer 3

-lack of caring

Question 4

paraphrasing

Answer 4

-help clarify communication by repeating what you heard using different words

Question 5

what is attending behavior

Answer 5

-behavior displayed while attentively listening

Question 6

what are signs that shows you have attending behavior?

Answer 6

• eye contact
• gestures
• posture
• physical distance
• paraphrasing

Question 7

what do you do when you’re having trouble communicating with a resident who has a disability?

Answer 7

• focus on the person and what they can do, not the disability
• talk to them the same way you would talk to anyone else
• ask how to help (most will talk w you ab their situation)

Question 8

what do you do when you’re having trouble communicating with a resident who has vision impairment?

Answer 8

• help res. clean their glasses & encourage them to wear them
• sit in a good light so res. can see ur face
• speak clearly and directly in a normal tone of voice
• use touch to communicate
• walk alongside them
• put everything back in its original location

Question 9

what do you do when you’re having trouble communicating with a resident who has hearing loss?

Answer 9

• assist with hearing aid
• position yourself on the good hearing side
• eliminate background noise
• look directly at the res.

Question 10

what do you hae to know about hearing aid care?

Answer 10

• avoid getting the hearing aid wet

- make sure it’s always turned on

Question 11

aphasia

Answer 11

-when your brain holds your words hostage

Question 12

what are the three types of aphasia?

Answer 12

• expressive
• receptive
• global

Question 13

expressive aphasia

Answer 13

-difficuly expressing self; cannot find words

Question 14

receptive aphasia

Answer 14

• words don’t make sense

- difficulty understanding

Question 15

globlal aphasia

Answer 15

-both expressive and receptive aphasia

Question 16

dysarthria

Answer 16

• speech impairment

- stuttering and slurring words

Question 17

body mechanics

Answer 17

-using the body correctly to lift, move, and position residents

Question 18

what is correct posture?

Answer 18

• feet flat
• knees shoulder width apart
• elbows bent

Question 19

why do we move and position a resident every two hours?

Answer 19

-helps prevent damage to the skin

Question 20

pressure ulcer

Answer 20

• injuries to skin and underlying tissue
• located over pressure points and where bone is close to skin
• results from prolonged pressure,rubbing, or constriction to skin

Question 21

risk factors of pressure ulcers

Answer 21

• inability to move independently
• history of pressure ulcer
• diabetes,peripheral vascular disease (heart disease), edema
• inadequate nutrition
• friction, chemicals, incontinence/moisture

Question 22

what can be done to prevent pressure ulcers?

Answer 22

-REMEMBER M&M’s (M, N, M)
Moisture barrier: keep skin clear & dry; timely incontinent care
Nutrition: encourage good nutritional and fluid intake
Mobility: keep res. active and moving every 2 hours or per care plan; avoid friction

Question 23

skin tears

Answer 23

• layers of skinseperate or peek back
• occurs most in arms and legs
• acute wound but can become chronic
• report asap if found/caused

Question 24

supine

Answer 24

-lying on the spine face up

Question 25

semi supine

Answer 25

-relieves pressure from all bony prominences

Question 26

lateral

Answer 26

-lying on their side

Question 27

prone

Answer 27

-lying face down on their belly

Question 28

semi prone

Answer 28

-relieves pressure from major bony prominences

Question 29

fowler’s position

Answer 29

• normal: sitting up in bed 45°
• high: sitting up in bed 90°
• low: sitting up in bed 30°

Question 30

which position is the best and worst for the resident to lay down in?

Answer 30

• best: semi prone

- worst: fowler’s