Review Ch. 14-17, 19-20,22-23 Flashcards
Vitals sign for TEMPERATURE
below 96
above 99
Vitals sign for PULSE RATE
below 60
above 100
Vitals sign for RESPIRATION
below 12
above 22
Vitals sign for BLOOD PRESSURE
SYSTOLIC : below 90 over 140
DIASTOLIC: below 60 over 100
_____ is something found in food that provides energy, promotes growth and health and helps regulate metabolism
nutrient
The body needs the following six nutrients for growth and development, and they are
water carbohydrates protein fats vitamins minerals
characteristics of Low-sodium diet
residents with high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney, fluid retention
salt is restricted
no salt shakers, or packets
characteristics of Fluid-restricted diet
residents with severe heart disease and kidney disease
restrict a resident’s fluid intake
NA will need to measure and document exact amounts of fluid intake and report excess to the nurse
characteristics of Diabetic diet
residents with diabetes
calories proteins, fats, and carbohydrates regulated
carb counting, must eat all the food that is served
characteristics of Soft diet and mechanical soft diet
residents who have trouble chewing and swallowing
soft chopped food, high fiber foods, fried, and spicy is limited
people who are recovering from surgery
characteristics of Pureed Diet
food is chop, blend, or grind it into a thick paste of baby food consistency
used for people who have trouble chewing and swallowing more textured food
occurs wen a person does not have enough fluid in the body
dehydration
skill on feeding the patient
knock, verify if you have the right resident, ask their name
sit them up then sit at residents eye level, wipe hands
be friendly and respectful, introduce the food
ask them what they would like first
offer beverage, ask if theyre ready for the next one
at the end, clean mouth and hands , remove tray, dirty area
last four steps
skills on measure and record urinary output
clean gloves pour the contents of the bedpan into measuring container measure at eye level empty into toilet rinse and pour into toilet rinse and pour bedpan into toilet remove gloves wash hands record output
the inability to control the bladder
urinary incontinence
a thin tube inserted into the body that is used to drain fluids or inject fluids
catheter
Catheter care:
make sure the drainage bag is always lower than the hips
drainage bag off the floor
tubing straight
genital area clean
Emptying the catheter drainage bag
introduce self, and resident wash hands explain procedure, privacy, gloves barrier, graduate, open the drain, empty it out clean drain spout with alcohol wipes measure graduate eye level, empty into toilet clean and store , discard paper towels wash hands, and record
the inability to eliminate stool, or the infrequent, difficult, and often painful elimination of a hard dry stool
consitpation
a hard stool that is stuck in the rectum and cannot be expelled
fecal impaction
enlarged veins in the rectum that may also be visible outside the anus, can develop from an increase in pressure in the lower rectum due to straining during bowel movements
hemorrhoids
surgical creation of an opening from an area inside the body to the outside, opening is called a stoma
ostomy
true or false: the risk of getting AD increases with age, so it is a normal part of aging
FALSE
A progressive, degenerative, and irreversible disease
alzheimers
general principles that will help assist residents with personal care
develop a routine
promote self care
take good care of themselves, mentally and physically
A resident who walks back and forth in the same area
pacing
A resident who walks aimlessly around the facility
wandering
The normal functioning of emotional and intellectual abilities
mental health
uneasiness or fear often about a situation or condition
anxiety
a disease or condition that will eventually cause death
terminal illness
a deep distress or sorrow over a loss
grief
stages of grief
denial anger bargaining depression acceptance
the term for the special care that a dying person needs, treats the person’s physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs
hospice care
guidelines to hospice care
good listener respect privacy and independence be sensitive aware of your own feelings recognize the stress, take good care of yourself, relax
ways to treat dying residents
the right to refuse treatment
right to have visitors
right to privacy
