Ongoing Support

Question 1

Health promotion is?

Answer 1

A strategy for improving the populations health by providing the information and tools so they can make informed decisions.

Question 2

Rehabilitation is?

Answer 2

The process of restoring a person to the highest level of functioning through the use of therapy and exercise. It begins at the time of injury. Rehab may involve measures of self care, communication, mobility,elimination, positioning and prevention of decline.

Question 3

Goals of rehab depend on the ct’s condition and circumstances, There are four ways…..

Answer 3

1) restore function to former level.
2) Improve functional ability
3) Learn new skill
4) prevent further disability

Question 4

The rehab team treats all dimetions of health…what are they?

Answer 4

1) Physical- ADL’s, ROM, re-learn self care.
2) Emotional-provide counselling and assistance for re-entering the community.
3) Intellectual- thinking, speech, memory. measures to improve cognitive function
4) Spiritual- counselling from spiritual advisors.

Question 5

Protheses are?

Answer 5

artificial replacment for missing body part. powered by the ct’s musc;es in the stump.

Question 6

Orthoses is?

Answer 6

an apparatus used to alighn, prevent or correct deformities.can be a brace or splint.

Question 7

Ways of supporting people in rehab are?

Answer 7

Provide privacy (close curtains &doors), provide encouragment, praise their improvments and strengths, be a good listener, provide emotional support.

Question 8

**Restorative care is?…

Answer 8

care that helps a person regain health, strength, & independence

Question 9

Prevention is?

Answer 9

care or support which attempts to prevent or stop deterioration & excess disability.

Question 10

Learning is?

Answer 10

a change in behaviour which results from the aquisition of new knowledge or skill.

Question 11

Motivation is?

Answer 11

Desiring something and putting energy towards it

Question 12

Developmental task is?

Answer 12

A skill or learning process that is expected to occur at a particular age.

Question 13

Development is?

Answer 13

The unfolding of characteristics and abilities in an orderly way.

Question 14

What does the care plan consist of?

Answer 14

Dx, Tx, Vs, personal care, mobility, allergies, home making needs, saftey precautions, DOB, Rm #, Code status.

Question 15

Medical Dx is made by?

Answer 15

A doctor. ie any health condition ie cancer, PCOS, diabetes, asthma, etc.

Question 16

Nursing Dx is made by a nurse and does what?

Answer 16

Made by nurse and treats syptoms of disease or med problem diagnosed by a doctor.

Question 17

What does a PSW contribute to making a care plan?

Answer 17

discuss and report changes in ct.

Question 18

A care confrence is?

Answer 18

a meeting that identifies needs and prefrences of ct, deals with ct issues, establishes goals and provide consistancy of care.

Question 19

who is involved in a care confrence?

Answer 19

Physician- discuss meds and Tx plans.
Ct- raise problems and concerns
family- assist with problem solving
nurse- mediate, organize plan of care, raise issues and problems.
PSW- relay problems & observations, contribuate suggestions and help problem solve.

Question 20

What is a care plan?

Answer 20

A document that details the care and services a Ct should receive. includes nursing Dx, goals & interventions. provides consistancy & continuity of care. its a form of contract b/w the healthcare team & ct.

Question 21

What is a care confrence?

Answer 21

a meeting attended by the health care team, ct and family members to discuss the Ct’s care. Held on regular basis and when difficult situations arise, family members can ask questions, express feelings, and make difficult decisions.

Question 22

Multidisciplinary team includes?

Answer 22

includes healthcare professionals from a variety of backgrounds and specialties who work together to meet Ct needs.

Question 23

time managment tips are?

Answer 23

1) set a priorities
2) discuss and agree upon routine with ct
3) gather all suplies before hand
4) use time well, start with tasks that have waiting periods ie. laundry
5) Set time limits for each task and try to stick to them the best you can
6) focus on task at hand, try not to let mind wander
7) put ct’s needs first! remember your first priority is to promote the comfort, well being and safety of your ct.

Question 24

Things to remember when documenting are?

Answer 24

always use ink, always date time, write neatly, only use approved abbrevs, use correct spelling and grammar, if mistake is made use a single line do not erase or white out, sign all entries with name, and title, do not skip lines, record only what YOU observe and preformed, nvr chart until after procedure is complete, be accurate precise and factual, Do not record assumptions or opinions, record in logical manner, be descriptive, avoid terms with more than one meaning, report any and all changes, record all safety measures.