Quiz 2 Flashcards
male heart attack symptoms
chest pain/pressure, SOB, sweating, L arm pain, pain behind shoulders, neck/jaw pain
female heart attack symptoms
low back pain, fatigue, nausea
AED
turn it on, attach pads, stand clear and follow directions
what should you not do when using an AED?
touch the patient when it shocks them
other name for a stroke?
cerebrovascular accident
other name for a heart attack?
myocardial infarction
number 1 type of dementia
alzheimers
first sign of dementia?
short term memory loss
sundowning
increased confusion as it gets later
hallucination
think you’re hearing/seeing something
delusions
believing something thats not true, more common than hallucinations
when is agitation greatest?
in the afternoon or when theres a lot going on
goals of hygiene and grooming?
promoting independence, assessing skin gums and mobility, providing privacy dignity and safety
complete bed bath
once weekly
can be in shower, tub or bed
must cover everything thats not being washed
partial bed bath
qd
face, arms, skin folds, breasts, pericare
bathroom or bed
how do you wash em?
top to bottom, front to back
what side do you undress first?
strong side
what side do you dress first?
weak side
how often do you brush teeth?
bid
before surgery
- remove dentures, glasses and hearing aides
- take VS
- toileting
- NPO (dont eat)
- document on pre op checklist
after surgery
- assist with vomiting
- record first void and bowel movement
- reposition q2h
- VS as ordered
incentive spirometer
measures lung capacity
deep breath exercise
3-5 deep breaths then cough
admission stuff
- note time
- personal belonging checklist
room change requests
must be requested by patient and MD approved
discharged
died or change in condition
discharge stuff
- note time
- d/c sheet should match admission sheet
CVA
cerebro vascular accident
CVA injuries
can be mild, severe or fatal
TIAs
small periods where they zone out, sign or a stroke
FAST
face drooping, arm (one side is weaker), speech, time
grand mal seizure
more common, violent contractions
petit mal
last 30 sec
shock
tissues/organs aren’t receiving blood
subacute care
after surgeries or injuries etc, more frequent patient changes
