Module I-M Flashcards
the abc’s of body mechanics
alignment, base of support, and coordination
should you twist when carrying an object
no
the base of support is what for a human
their feet
what is the center of gravity for humans
pelvis
try to ____ rather than lift a heavy object
slide
when changing linen, how high should bed go
waist height
when a resident is falling, DO NOT try to catch them, instead _____, then do not let them ___
slow their fall, move
0 degree bed is in what position
Supine
45-60 degree bed is in what position
Fowlers
60 to 90 degree bed is in what position
High fowlers
How often should you reposition resident
Every Two hours
Lying on abdomen is what position
Prone
Sind position is?
Lying on left side
Lateral position is lying on your?
Side
Two abnormal conditions caused by lack of sleep
Osteoporosis and anemia
Water helps move O2/nutrients into
Cells
The most essential nutrient
Water
What does USMyPlate emphasize (5)
Vegetables fruit grains protein low-fat dairy
Npo stands for
Nothing by mouth
Who odds responsible for gastrostomy
Nurse
IV feeds through
Vein
Who is responsible for iv
Nurse
Elderly people can have a bedtime snack TRUR or false
True
Aspiration can cause 2
Pneumonia and death
Sign of dysphasia
Food dribble
Kidney and heart disease can cause
Edema
Loss body fluid risk of
Dehydration
Doctors must order for ____to be used
Restrains
Restrains must allow ___ between
One finger
Reporting is the ____ account
Verbal
Reporting is initiated when during health change
Immediately
HIPAA stands for
Health insurance portability and accountability acf
How to convert PM conventional to military
Add twelve TO THE HOURS NOT THE MINUTES
How to convert AM conventional to military
add 0 in front
How to convert PM military to conventional
Subtract 12 from HOURS ONLY
How to convert AM military to conventional
Drop the zero
Objective vs subjective data
5 senses vs no 5 senses
How do nurses make a care plan (4 steps)
Assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation,
Maslows hierarchy of needs
Physiological, safety, love and belonging, self esteem, self actualization
Kardex?
A card on file with health info of resident
Kiosk?
Computer for health documenta
Semi liquid foods include things like ice cream and pudding and popsicles true or false
True
The doctor may order an amount of fluids each day to maintain?
Fluid balance
I oz. Equals how many mL
30
Height is measured ___ time when resident is admitted
One
Foley Catheter bag goes where cuz gravity
Below bladder
