Others Flashcards
Safeguarding?
Protecting people’s well being and human rights ,allowing each person to live free from abuse and neglect
What to look out for in neglect?
Poor hygiene etc not brushing teeth or not helping child brush
Hasn’t been to dentist in years or at all and mouth is full of cavities
Unexplainable bruises or cuts on parts body
why is consent important?
A person giving consent and agreeing is so that the patient can go ahead with the treatment needed and that they know what is going on at all times
What’s the 3 kinds of consent ?
WRITTEN
VERBAL
INFORMED
What is implied consent?
Assume the person gives consent to treating them:
there unconscious or low level of consciousness
A minor
Intoxicated
Learning difficulties
Average adults pulse rate?
60-80
Average child’s pulse rate?
100-120
What is ABC
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
What are the 3 Ps?
Preserve life
Prevent the condition worsening
Promote recovery
What is a sign?
Something you can see or feel
What is a symptom?
Something the patient complains of