Day 3 Key Points Flashcards
what is the most common form of communication?
- verbal communication
- its the least important when communicating though
compassion
- wanting someone’s suffering
- to suffer together
apathy
-lack of caring
paraphrasing
-help clarify communication by repeating what you heard using different words
what is attending behavior
-behavior displayed while attentively listening
what are signs that shows you have attending behavior?
- eye contact
- gestures
- posture
- physical distance
- paraphrasing
what do you do when you’re having trouble communicating with a resident who has a disability?
- 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)
what do you do when you’re having trouble communicating with a resident who has vision impairment?
- 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
what do you do when you’re having trouble communicating with a resident who has hearing loss?
- assist with hearing aid
- position yourself on the good hearing side
- eliminate background noise
- look directly at the res.
what do you hae to know about hearing aid care?
- avoid getting the hearing aid wet
- make sure it’s always turned on
aphasia
-when your brain holds your words hostage
what are the three types of aphasia?
- expressive
- receptive
- global
expressive aphasia
-difficuly expressing self; cannot find words
receptive aphasia
- words don’t make sense
- difficulty understanding
globlal aphasia
-both expressive and receptive aphasia
dysarthria
- speech impairment
- stuttering and slurring words
body mechanics
-using the body correctly to lift, move, and position residents
what is correct posture?
- feet flat
- knees shoulder width apart
- elbows bent
why do we move and position a resident every two hours?
-helps prevent damage to the skin
pressure ulcer
- 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
risk factors of pressure ulcers
- inability to move independently
- history of pressure ulcer
- diabetes,peripheral vascular disease (heart disease), edema
- inadequate nutrition
- friction, chemicals, incontinence/moisture
what can be done to prevent pressure ulcers?
-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
skin tears
- layers of skinseperate or peek back
- occurs most in arms and legs
- acute wound but can become chronic
- report asap if found/caused
supine
-lying on the spine face up
semi supine
-relieves pressure from all bony prominences
lateral
-lying on their side
prone
-lying face down on their belly
semi prone
-relieves pressure from major bony prominences
fowler’s position
- normal: sitting up in bed 45°
- high: sitting up in bed 90°
- low: sitting up in bed 30°
which position is the best and worst for the resident to lay down in?
- best: semi prone
- worst: fowler’s
