section 2 Flashcards
when should you prevent an accident
before it happens
body mechanics
is the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves
posture
is the way a person holds and positions in the body
what are the base of the body’s support
feet
center of gravity
it is where the most weight is concentrated
a low center of gravity gives a more stable base of supprot
fracture
is a broken bone
disorientation
means confusion about persons, place or time
scalds
are burns caused by hot liquids
how to prevent scalds
check water tempature with the inside of your wrist
what are patient identifyers
date of brith and name
when must you identify a resident
when giving care or serving food
how to prevent and treat choking
eat in an upright 90 position
what are sds
material safety data sheets
what cause cuts or abrasions
it is an injury that rubs off the surface of the skin
what is PASS
P:pull A:aim S: squeeze S:sweep back and forth
RACE
R: remove anyone from danger, A: activate alarm, C: contain the fire, E: extinguish (evacuate)
what are the guidelines for cna
know the evacuation plan, stay calm, follow the directions
what is Osha
is a federal government agency that makes rules to protect workers form hazards
conscious
mean being mentally alret and having awareness
what is serve bleeding
hemorrhage
first aid
is emergency care given immediatleymto an injured person by the first people to respond
CPR
refers to the medical procedures used when a persons heart or lungs have stopped working
what is dyspena
abnormal breathing
what is choking
when the airway is obstructed
abdominal thrust
a method of trying to remove an object from the airway of someone who is choking
a sign of poor airway exchange is
cyanotic, silent coughing, inability to speak
shock
occurs when the organs and tissues in the body don’t receive enough blood supply.
myocardial infarction
a heart attack occurs when there is a blockage in the heart muscle itself does not revcieve oxygen
pain of the heart attack
it is described as crushing pressure, squeezing, or stabbing
how do women and diabetics deal with heart attack
they may experience chest pressure though can have them without pressure. more likely to have vomiting, shortness of breath, fainting, dizziness
responding to MI
notify charge nurse, dont give the person food or liquids, stay until help arrives
to controll bleeding
grad a thick sterile pad, clean cloth or towel and press down hard of the wound
risk factors for MI and stroke
high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, smoking, hypertension
how to treat minor burns
put on gloves and use a cool clean water
syncope
fainting
orthostatic
in older patients when they stand up too fast blood pressure drops
ac and Hs
before meals and before bed
what artherosclerosis
A process of progressive thickening and hardening of the walls of medium-sized and large arteries as a r
how to help fainting
call charge nurse, have patient lie down and put feet up, if a person does faint lower then to the floor
what is and insulin reaction or hyperglycemia
it is when insulin is given and the person skips a meal or does not eat all the food required. TOO MUCH INSULIN IN THE BODY
symptoms of hyperglycemia
hunger, headache, trembling, rapid pulse, cold clamy hands
ketoacidosis
have to litle insulin in the body
ketoacidosis symptoms
polyphsia, polydypsia, polyuria, sweet smelling breath
polyphsia
increased hunger
polydypsia
increase thrist
polyuria
increased urination
what are seziures
involuntary muscle contrations
what is the goal of helping a sezure
making sure the patient is safe
how to help with sezures
put on gloves, protect the head, move furniture away, dont force anything into mouth
CVA
is a stroke ocurrs when the blood supply to the brain is cut off
tranient ischemic attack
they are warning signs of a stroke
symptoms of stroke
Hemipelgia, hemiparesis, expressive aphasia
emesis
vomitting
responding to vomitting
notify the charge nurse, put on gloves, wipe face, turn to
