Deck 3 Flashcards

1
Q

What kind of exam should we do for anorexia?

A

Bone Density Exam

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2
Q

Before moving someone you should ask them what?

A

If they are weight bearing

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3
Q

What should you ask someone if they have suspected insomnia?

A

Ask them if they have trouble staying awake when driving.

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4
Q

Insomnia patients should avoid…

A

avoid caffeine, or alcohol

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5
Q

When using a cane

A

a patient should step forward with a weak leg first.

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6
Q

What happens in Isometric exercises?

A

Have them contract and relax specific muscles.

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7
Q

With patients who are at risk of following

A

Use a gate belt

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8
Q

An adaptive feeding device is called a

A

Grabber

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9
Q

In providing hygiene to immobile patients we need to wash the client from

A

Distal to proximal, shave in the direction of hair, check for personal items when changing linens, 46.3-47.1 C for water when bathing.

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10
Q

When walking with a walker we

A

lift it, not push it.

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11
Q

Before starting any exercises with clients,

A

check with the provider with proper exercises.

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12
Q

When giving oral care to an immobile client,

A

raise the head of the bed and put them on their side.

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13
Q

Kyphosis

A

Hunchback

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14
Q

What is a three point gate?

A

On crutches

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15
Q

Changes in skin can include

A

Loss of sense in skin and impairment in skin

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16
Q

High fiber diet is important in the elderly because

A

They have slower metabolism and to encourage more frequent bowel movements

17
Q

What affects osteoporosis

A

Thyroid hormone effects

18
Q

Who’s more likely to have osteoporosis

A

Women

19
Q

People should eat a high calcium diet for what what condition

A

Osteoporosis

20
Q

What is a good high in calcium food

A

Salmon

21
Q

How to aid in osteoarthritis?

A

Apply ice or heat.

22
Q

Food recommendations for Gout is to avoid foods such as

A

sardines, liver, shrimp, etc.

23
Q

What to do with sleep disturbances and decrease caffeine intake?

A

Lemon lime soda, milk, etc

24
Q

For someone with dysphagia

A

recommend sleep therapy.

25
Q

Jewish people eat what kind of diet

A

Kosher diet

26
Q

Position a trach clockwise for a person who

A

Just came back from surgery

27
Q

What is hard to hear in the medical term?

A
28
Q

Refer a client to an occupational therapist for

A

Problems eating

29
Q

Refer a client to a respiratory therapist for problems

A

Breathing

30
Q

How to determine if they have problems hearing

A

See if they’re leaning forward, asking you to repeat things, see if they are using hearing aids.