Unit 6 Flashcards

1
Q

When giving mouthcare to an unconscious person, a safety measure is

A

put them in a semifowler with their mouth to the side

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2
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Observations when giving mouth care to report to nurse

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  • lips that are dry, cracked, swollen, or blistered
  • irritation, sores, white patches in the mouth or tongue
  • bleeding or swelling of the gums
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3
Q

Poor oral hygiene can result in what?

A

Gum disease

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4
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If someone has a superficial decubitus on the hip, with 1 blister fluid, what stage is that?

A

Stage 2

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5
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Important responsibility of an NA/R when providing personal hygiene and grooming

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encourage resident Independence and self reliance

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6
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Goal of skincare when bathing a resident

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promote cleanliness by removing dirt perspiration and body odors

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7
Q

What are activities of daily living (ADL)

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activities necessary to be completed daily basic needs such as personal hygiene

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8
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When dressing people, important thing to do is

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strong out, weak end
- strong side of the body first
- less clothing needed on the weak side

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9
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If you have a resident with a left sided weakness, which arm do you dress first

A

left side

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10
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Most important reason why we use soap and water after elimination

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is to remove feces from the resident

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11
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First thing to do after dealing with stoma care

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wash your hands

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12
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When washing people, perineum (peri care). You want to do what?

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Front to back

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13
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Perineum care on a female you do what

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front to back

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14
Q

What type of razor to use on a diabetic resident?

A

Electric razor

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15
Q

As an NA/R you cant do what?

A

trimming toenails is beyond our

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16
Q

A device used to take of a body part is called what

A

Prosthesis

17
Q

If someones hearing aid isnt working, wdyd?

A

Make sure hearing aid is turned on and volume is high enough

18
Q

Where would you find tracheostomy

A

in the throat

19
Q

Pressure ulcers are likely to appear where?

A

Heels, anchors, and toes
elbows and shoulder blades
spine

20
Q

Guideline for perineal care

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  • clean area of the washcloth for each stroke
  • only expose the body part being cleansed
  • wash the rectal area from front to back
21
Q

Remember when getting residents dressed

A

allow the resident to choose what they want to wear

22
Q

What is true about using elastic anti-embolism stockings

A

Used to treat swelling and increase circulation