Section 1 & 2 - Study Notes Flashcards
What are the 3 categories of neglect?
Active, passive, self
What are the 4 stages of delegation process?
- Assessing the plan
- Communication
- Supervision
- Feedback
List of linens needed to change a bed
Mattress pad, bottom sheet, waterproof pad, cotton draw sheet, top sheet, blanket, bedspread, pillowcases, bath towels, hand towels, wash clothes, gown/pajamas, bath blanket
What is the average adult temperature?
98.6
What is the blue thermometer used for?
To take oral temps
What is the rectal temperature for? (Red)
To take a temperature in the anus
What are the four vital signs?
Body temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure
What bpm is considered dangerous for an elderly person?
More than 180 bpm
What does it mean when someone has less than 12 breaths per minute?
Not enough oxygen
When should the CNA report vital signs to the nurse?
When there’s a significant change in vital signs, when vital signs are above or below normal average
What are the 9 different ways to check a pulse?
Temporal, carotid, apical, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial pulse, pedal pulse
What is the procedure for counting respirations?
Don’t say your counting the persons respirations
Begin counting when the chest rises
Count each chest rise
Note regularity, symmetry or pain
Count the number of respirations in 30 seconds and multiply by 2
What is a normal BP?
120/80
Normal range for a resting pulse
Between 60-100 bpm
How many bones are in the body?
206
When caring for cast what should you not do?
Cover the cast with a blanket
Let the cast sit on a hard surface if wet
Do not let patient but anything into the cast
How often should you reposition a resident with a cast?
Every 2 hours
What are the two kinds of arthritis?
Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid arthritis
What is the treatment for arthritis?
Hot & cold application
Regular exercise
What are the three types of seizures?
Partial
Grand Mal
Petite mal
What are the 3 types of burns?
1st degree: mild, result in redness
2nd degree: more serious, result in blistering
3rd degree: very serious, cooked bones, skin & muscle
What are the 7 types of wounds?
Abrasion, contusion, Incision, laceration, penetrating, puncture, ulcer
Temporal pulse
Temples
Carotid pulse
Upper neck
Apical pulse
Left side of the chest
Brachial pulse
Inside the elbow
Radial pulse
Inside of the wrist
Femoral pulse
Inside of the upper leg
Popliteal pulse
Back of the knees
Posterior tibial pulse
Below Inside of the ankles
Pedal pulse
Top of the foot
Dependence scale order
0=independent
1=supervision
2=limited assistance
3=extensive assistance
4=Total dependence
