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31 Cards in this Set
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what is the normal pulse rate of a healthy adult?
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60-90 beats per minute
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what is the normal blood pressure ranges for a healthy adult?
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100 to 119 systolic
over 60 to 79 diastolic |
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what is considered to be a high blood pressure?
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140/90 and above
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what is the normal breaths taken per minute of an adult?
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12-20 breaths/minute
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what are the first two things you always do if the skill involves interaction with a client?
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1. you adress the client by name and introduce your self - maintaining eye contact and facing the client when ever possible.
2. close the privacy curtain |
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what is the last two steps of every skill?
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1. give the client the call light, or place it within easy reach.
2. say, "and at this time I would wash my hands." |
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During what skills do you have to make sure that the client is in an upright (fowler's) possition?
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1. feeding
2. bed pan 3. assisting with ambulation 4. helping client into a wheel chair. |
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what is the normal - oral - temperature range?
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97.6 to 99.6 degrees fahrenheit
and 36.5 to 37.5 degrees celsius |
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what is the normal - rectal - temperature range?
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98.6 to 100.6 degrees fahrenheit
and 37.0 to 38.1 degrees celsius |
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what is the normal - axillary - temperature range?
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96.6 to 98.6 degrees farhrenheit
and 36.0 to 37.0 degrees celsius |
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what does LTC stand for?
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long - term care
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what does terminal mean?
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it means that the person is expected to die fromthe illness.
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what does chronic mean?
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it means that the condition is expected to last a long period of time, even a lifetime.
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describe acute care.
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this is care performed in hospitals for temporary, but serious, illnesses or injuries.
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describe assisted living.
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this is care provided for persons who need some help with dialy care and possibly medicaitons, but do not need skilled care.
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what is home health care?
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care provided in a person's home.
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what is a hospice for?
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it provides care for persons who have six months or less to live.
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what is outpatient care?
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it is short-term care usually provided for less than 24 hours for persons who have had treatments or surgery.
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describe rehabilitation.
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This kind of care - is performed by a specially-trained therapist to restore or improve function after an illness or injury.
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describe subacute care.
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this kind of care is provided by a hospital or nursing home for persons who need more observaton and care than some long-term care facilities can offer.
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do LTC facilities have dementia units?
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yes
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List three tasks that NA's are usually NOT allowed to do.
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1. give medications
2. insert/remove tubes 3. change sterile dressings |
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Medicare is a health insurance program for people ___ years old and older. It also covers people who are __________________________________________________.
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65
; younger - but disabled or ill and cannot work. |
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medicaid is a medical assistance program for _______ people.
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low-income
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what is the difference between assault and batter?
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assult is where you threaten and make a preson feel fearful that he/she will be touched without permission.
battery is when you actually touch a person without his permission. |
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what should a nursing assistant ALWAYS do Before and After wearing gloves?
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Wash your hands!
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name 6 tasks that require you to use gloves?
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1. handling body fluids
2. anytime you may touch blood. 3. assisting with perineal care 4. giving a massage to a resident with broken skin on his back. 5. preforming mouth care 6. shaving a resident |
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describe a fracture pan, and when it may be used.
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this is a bedpan that is flatter than the regular bedpan.
it is generally used for people who can not move. |
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what is a suppository?
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it is a medication that is given rectally to cause a bowel movement.
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when taking a resident down a ramp ina wheelchair, you should:
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go backwards, so the resident is facing the top of the ramp.
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what do the following signs indicate could be a problem?
- coughing during/after meals - choking during meals - dribbling saliva,food, or fluid from the mouth - food residue inside the mouth/cheeks during and after meals. - gurgling sound in voice during or after meals or loss of voice. - slow eating - avoidance of eating - spitting out pieces of food - several swallows needed per mouthful - frequent throat clearing during and after meals. |
these signs and symptoms are indications that the person may have swallowing problems.
It must be reported. |
