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49 Cards in this Set
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Alignment |
Put in straight line |
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Ambulation |
Walking |
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Dangle |
Sitting up with feet over edge of the bed |
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Fowler's Position |
Head of bed at a 45 to 60 degree angle |
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Lateral Position |
Laying on side, either side |
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Logrolling |
To turn without disturbing body alignment |
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Pivot |
To turn on one foot |
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Semi Fowler's Position |
Head of bed at a 30 - 45 degree angle |
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Supine Position |
Laying flat on back |
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Gait Belt |
Safety Belt |
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Positioning |
Every 2 hours |
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Coccyx |
Tail bone |
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Perineal Area |
The area of the body between legs (genital area) |
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NOP |
Nothing by Mouth |
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Oral Care |
Care of mouth teeth guns |
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Elimination |
Pooping |
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Enema |
Water flowed into colon to clean away poop |
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Fecal Impaction |
Hard stool, can't poop |
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Fracture Bedpan |
Bedpan used for resident who can't raise hips |
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Hemiparesis |
Weakness on one side of body |
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Hemiplegia |
Paralysis on one side of body |
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Incontinence |
Can't hold bladder or bowels |
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Prosthesis |
Artificial body part |
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Void |
Peeping |
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Meatus |
Opening in the body |
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Clean- Catch |
Use clean towelette wipes first |
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Affected Limbs |
Affected limbs should be dressed first and undressed last |
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Aspiration |
Inhalation of food or drink into lungs, can cause death |
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Calories |
The fuel or energy value of food |
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Carbs |
The main source of energy |
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Dehydration |
Loss of fluid from the body |
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Fats |
Helps the body store energy |
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Fluid overload |
To much fluids consumed body can't handle |
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Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) |
Tube placed in abdomen to stomach for nourishment |
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Jejunostomy (J-Tube) |
A tube placed in small intestine and used for nourishment |
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Minerals |
Compounds found in a diet, builds body tissue |
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Nasogastric Tube |
Tube placed through nose to stomach for nourishment |
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Nutrients |
Substances found in food for nourishment |
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PEG |
Tube placed into stomach for nourishment often called (G-Tube) |
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Proteins |
Promote growth and repair of tissue |
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Proteins |
Promote growth and repair of tissue |
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Vitamins |
A,D,E,K- Fat Helps the body function |
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Water |
Most essential nutrient for life |
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6 Basic Nutrients |
Fat Carbohydrates Minerals Proteins Vitamins Water |
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Oz=cc |
1 oz = 30 cc |
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IO |
Intake and output |
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GERD |
Acid reflux |
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Three Types Of Thickened Liquids |
Nectar, Honey, Pudding |
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Oral Temp |
Do not take oral temp if resident is unconscious, confused, or using oxygen |
