Fundamentals Flashcards
What are contributing factors for fall risk?
Age
Impaired mobility
Medications
What do you do during a seizure?
- Turn them on their side
- Loosen their clothes
- Record their seizures (time, duration, causes)
What do you do post-seizure?
- Comfort and reassurance to patient
- Do not leave patient
- Assessment and vitals
- Documentation
What do you do prior to a seizure for preparation?
- Padding on bed
- Oxygen
- Suction
- Tell others that patient is at risk for seizures
What does RACE stand for?
Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Extinguish
What is PASS?
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
What is the proper height for the handgrips of a walker?
At wrist height
What is the most effective cleaning solution?
10% bleach solution
What PPE is required for contact precautions?
Gloves and Gown
What PPE is required for droplet precautions?
Mask
What PPE is required for airborne precautions?
Mask
Caring for a client 6 hours post total laryngectomy who has a history of Hepatitis C and HIV. What equipment is recommended during direct care?
Gloves, gown, mask, and goggles
Car seat safety is what level of disease prevention?
Primary prevention
Screening and early detection is an example of what level of disease prevention?
Secondary prevention
Which culture believes that health is achieved by restoring balance?
Asian American
For which culture must milk and meat not be served in the same meal?
Judaism
Which culture is alcohol, coffee, and tea prohibited?
Mormonism
Which culture uses soup and herbal soup for quick healing?
Hispanic
T/F: Alcohol-based hand rubs are just as effective as soap and water for routine cleaning.
True
How long and how much should you use for alcohol-based hand rubs?
3mL and rubbed in for 30 seconds or until the alcohol evaporates
What is saw palmetto used for?
To treat benign prostatic hyperplasia
What is Ginko used for?
Relieve pain from peripheral arterial disease
How many mL in an oz?
30mL = 1oz
