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Question 1

edema

Answer 1

accumulation of fluid in a body part, area, or system

Question 2

what are signs of problems that can cause edema?

Answer 2

• infiltration of an IV site
• circulation of impairment of the lower legs

Question 3

edema is resulted from

Answer 3

• heart disease, respiratory disease and other conditions
• use of certain medications

Question 4

how is edema appear

Answer 4

swelling can appear stretched and shinny

Question 5

what might the patient report if they are experiencing edema

Answer 5

• a feeing of tightness in the area

Question 6

pitting edema

Answer 6

indention when you press on the skin with your finger
- the depth indicates the severity

Question 7

2mm of pitting edema

Answer 7

1+

Question 8

4 mm of pitting edema

Answer 8

2+

Question 9

6mm of pitting edema

Answer 9

3+

Question 10

8mm of pitting edema

Answer 10

4+

Question 11

what is determined from weighing patients

Answer 11

determines many treatments and medication dosgae

Question 12

what is determined from weighing patients

Answer 12

determines many treatments and medication dosage

Question 13

abuse

Answer 13

any action that has the potential to cause harm to another person

Question 14

neglect

Answer 14

failure to deliver care that individuals need to maintain health and safety and meet basic human needs

Question 15

exploitations

Answer 15

taking advantage of a vulnerable individual for the abusers personal gain

Question 16

physical abuse

Answer 16

Intentionally inflicting physical harm (pinching, pushing, slapping, forcing feedings, withholding feedings, administering medications or applying restraints to control behavior without appropriate justification and prescriptions).

Question 17

financial abuse

Answer 17

Spending a person’s money or using their assets for reasons other than their well-being, or stealing their possessions.

Question 18

psychological or emotional abuse

Answer 18

Intentionally inflicting mental harm through insults, bullying, verbal assaults, ridicule, intimidation, ignoring, belittling, involuntary isolation, or threats

Question 19

sexual abuse

Answer 19

Imposing nonconsensual sexual activity (such as touching in a way that is inappropriate and unnecessary for hygiene care) or making sexually suggestive comments.

Question 20

basic right abuse

Answer 20

Violating basic rights protected by state and federal laws, such as the rights to privacy, freedom of speech, expression, and worship

Question 21

who may become involved with a patients care that is report to be in a abuse situation

Answer 21

social services department

Question 22

who requires all health care facilities to develop and annually review an effective Exposure Control Plan specific to the organization?

Answer 22

OSHA

Question 23

one piece ostomy

Answer 23

removes the pouch and the skin barrier

Question 24

two piece ostomy

Answer 24

removing the pouch leaves an attachment device or flange and skin barrier in place

Question 25

drainable pouch

Answer 25

patient can rise and reuse

Question 26

pre-cut skin

Answer 26

has a wafer

Question 27

Where should you preform a heal stick

Answer 27

On the medial or lateral side of plantar surface of the heel
- do not use the back of heel

Question 28

What antiseptic should you use to prepare a capillary puncture site?

Answer 28

70% isopropyl alcohol