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1
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combative meaning?

A

angry and uncooperative
usually dementia patients who lash out physically

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apnea meaning?

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without breathing

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sleep apnea meaning?

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people stopped breathing temporarily in their sleep

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when taking a bp and hear systolic immediately what is the problem?

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they have high bp and the cuff wasn’t inflated high enough
wait 2 mins and retake it

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5
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adaptive equipment meaning?

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tool or device used to help with ADL’s
could be a spoon that straps to hands

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ROM rules?

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stop when there’s resistance or complains of pain
follow care plan (3-5 reps)
support the joint

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Axillary temperature is?

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armpit and is 1 degree lower than oral temperature

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Shaving guidelines

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follow hair growth, up on neck, down on face

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important things to know about cold packs

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they are used to prevent swelling and decrease pain, they need a barrier between the skin.
can cause injury similar to burns
checked after 5 mins and removed after 20

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what is a sharps container?

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place to dispose of anything that could be sharp
such as razors, needles, lab tubes

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C- diff is a what?

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intestinal infection that causes severe diarrhea and is very contagious ( follows contact precautions)

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misappropriation meaning?

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taking something that isn’t yours, usually from work (taking a box of gloves, charging personal items to company cards)

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who’s affected by a resident’s death?

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everyone involved ( could include staff)

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14
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what do you do when a dying patient stops breathing?

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get the nurse

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15
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what is a draw sheet?

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flat sheet that goes across the middle of the bed.
also called turn sheet, lift sheet depending on its use

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delegation meaning?

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authorizing someone to do a task on your behalf (Nurses delegate duties to CNA’s)

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Sexual Harassment meaning?

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sexual advances or remarks, they should be reported to supervisor or HR

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what is a low sodium diet?

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diet with foods low in salt and can not have added salts to their diet
usually for those with high bp or kidney disease
also called NAS(no added salts)

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if patient wants to leave you should tell?

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the nurse

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flexed or flexion meaning?

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joint is bent or the angle of a joint is decreased

21
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disoriented meaning?

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confused
may not know date, time, who they are, where they are

22
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bowel program meaning?

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bowel training, incontinent people regain control of their bowel function by using bathroom or commode regularly

23
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alignment meaning?

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keeping body straight, having good posture, both resident and CNA

24
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developmental disability meaning?

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physical or mental impairment that becomes apparent shortly after birth and delays, limits, or prevents progression of normal development

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Battery meaning?

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offensive touching, or using force without consent. classified as a misdemeanor and punishable by fines and jail time

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restorative care meaning?

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rehabilitation

27
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medical record meaning?

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legal document where patients information is kept and care is recorded

28
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Kardex meaning?

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overview of patient information, kept at nurses station and updated frequently ( not in medical record)

29
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minimum data set meaning?

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federal form filled out on nursing home residents about degree of assistance or skilled care needed

30
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restraint meaning?

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anything that restricts a persons freedom of movement, can be physical or chemical (medication)

31
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unbecoming meaning?

A

innappropriate

32
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normal growth and development for infant?

A

birth to a year
learn to smile, laugh, say simple words
drinking milk to eating solids

33
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normal growth and development of a toddler?

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age 1 to 3
become toilet trained, physically coordinated, running and jumping, expressing emotions, self centered, bad at following rules

34
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normal growth and development of a preschooler?

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age 3 to 5
dresses themselves, good imagination, asks questions, sees difference in genders, and right and wrong

35
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normal growth and development of a school age child?

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age 5 to 12
growth spurts, gender identity, wanting approval,
develops morals, logical thinking, ability to understand other’s prespective

36
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what to do when a coworker is stealing from a resident?

A

report to your supervisor and APS

37
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palliative care meaning?

A

care with a goal of relieving pain, symptoms, and emotional and physical stress.
improve life quality, not cure disease
often part of hospice

38
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vital signs include?

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temperature, bp, pulse, respirations

39
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what is normal rage of bp?

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90-140 over
60-90

40
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what do you do when a vital sign is out of range?

A

retake it and then report it to the nurse

41
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acute diseases or conditions?

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broken bone, the flu, a cold, heart attack, chicken pox, appendicitis

42
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what is a foot drop?

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when foot droops, or bends abnormally from injury or atrophy
treatment includes keeping the foot straight using a board or a brace

43
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common symptom of CHF

A

edema (swelling) in the feet

44
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how do you use a gait belt?

A

over the clothes, snug and use underhand grip

45
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Gi condition that can result in stomach pain and the leaking of small amounts of watery fluid

A

fecal impaction

46
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how to clean a stoma?

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wipe gently (will look red, could bleed)
clean skin around the stoma with mild soap and water
make sure ostomy appliances fit closely around the stoma

47
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validation therapy meaning?

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useful in dementia patients
communicating that their feelings and emotions are valued and respected whether or not listener agrees

48
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what is it when you touch a patient without consent?

A

physical abuse, could also be battery

49
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what is the job of the respiratory system?

A

supply oxygen and remove carbon dioxide

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