Height and Weight Flashcards
1
Q
What is checked upon a resident’s admission?
A
Weight and height
2
Q
Which is checked more often?
A
Weight
3
Q
Why is it important to record weight changes, even if they are small?
A
Weight changes can be a sign of illness
4
Q
How many ounces are in a pound?
A
16
5
Q
How many grams are in a kilogram?
A
1000 grams
6
Q
How many pounds are in a kilogram?
A
2.2 pounds
7
Q
What are residents in wheelchairs weighed in?
A
Wheelchair scale
8
Q
What are residents who are unable to get out of bed weighed with?
A
Special bed scales
9
Q
How many inches are in a foot?
A
12 inches
10
Q
What can residents who are unable to get out of bed measured in?
A
By using a tape measure and making two pencil marks on the sheet that is underneath the resident, one at their head and one at their feet
