Final Exam Flashcards
Kerdex
summary of the patient chart
assault
threat
battery
acting on threat
libel
written false statements
slander
stated False statements
residents rights vs. patients rights
Resident ( long term ) Patient ( short term )
OBRA
how nursing home are ran ( national law )
HIPPA
Protects the patients health records
Repositioning of patients
2 hours in the bed 15 min in the chair
drop foot
the foot falls down at the ankle
orthostatic hypotension
sudden drop in BP in position Change
passive ROM vs active ROM
Passive Rom ( you do all of the moving )
Active ROM ( Patent is preforming the movements )
safety when ambulating
non skid shoes , Gatebelt , ask if they are feeling dizzy
Post -op complications for patients who cannot move well
UTI, Skin breakdown , skin ulcers , clots
how to assist a patient with a hearing aid
follow the instructions
expressive aphasia
Cannot expressive themself but they do understand others
Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing ( risk for chocking )