Week 10 (11) Flashcards
Define Ambulatory
walking or able to walk
Define Atrophy
Decrease in the size of the organ, tissue, or muscle
Define Decubitus ulcer
A pressure sore or ulcer
Define Dyspnea
Labored or difficult breathing
Define Footdrop
The inability to dorsiflex the foot as a result of weakness of the dorsiflexor muscles
Define Immobilizer
Velcro straps that are used on a patient’s limbs or waist to prevent a patient from injuring him or herself or others
Define Ischemia
Deficiency of blood in a body part due to functional constriction or actual obstruction of a blood vessel
Define Tissue necrosis
localized death of tissue due to injury or lack of oxygen
Define Ulceration
An area of tissue necrosis that penetrates below the epidermis; excavation of the surface of any body organ
What is the leading cause of injury to health care personnel in all health care institutions?
Constant abuse of the spine from moving and lifting patients
Describe correct upright posture
Chest up and slightly forward head erect with chin in feet parallel at right angles to lower legs knees slightly bent buttocks in and abdomen up
You should keep the heaviest part of the object ______ to the body
close
The patient’s arms should be placed where when transferring from bed to bed?
across their chest
What are important questions to ask a patient before transferring for an exam?
identity of patient
patient’s ability to comply with the exam physically
Patient’s ability to ambulate
Body mechanics includes what 3 things?
Balancing, aligning, and moving properly
T/F. You should use the muscles of your lower back to lift heavy objects.
FALSE. Use abdominal and leg muscles
Lifted objects should be kept _________ high.
waist
The top of your monitor should be placed where?
at or slightly below eye level
What are four things to consider when thinking about scanning and ergonomics?
Keyboard height
Height of bed and chair
Scanning arm support
Head in neutral position
What are two assistive devices to make transferring a patient from bed to bed easier?
Draw sheet
Slide board
What is a vital step to ensuring patient safety when they are on a hospital bed?
Bedrails UP
When should you consider using a bedpan?
When a patient is a “fall risk”
Which bedpan is used for a patient with limited or no mobility?
Fracture bedpan
What are infusion pumps used for?
administering medication and IV fluid at a set flow rate
What is a common medication given in infusion pumps?
Heparin
Where is a Central Venous Catheter inserted?
innominate or SVC
What are Central Venous Catheters used for?
pressure monitoring
Medication (esp, Chemo)
Administering blood or blood products
Parenteral nutrition
Short term Central Venous Catheters can be inserted into where?
Subclavian, jugular, or femoral veins
What does PICC stand for in PICC line?
peripherally inserted central catheter
What does an Arterial line measure?
Systolic blood pressure (SBP)
Diastolic blood pressure (DPB)
Mean arterial pressure (MAP)
What are Chest tubes used for?
to drain air, blood, or other fluid from the pleural cavity
Where should chest tubes always be kept?
ON THE FLOOR
What is the pleural space?
space between the lungs and the chest wall
What do pulse oximeters measure?
O2 saturation of blood
What do NG tubes do?
remove toxic substances from stomach, also for feeding
