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Ergonomics

Practice of designing equipment and work task to confirm to the worker.

Body Mechanics

R.A.C.E.

Remove


Alarm


Contain


Evacuate/Extinguish

Safety

P.A.S.S.

Pull


Aim


Squeeze


Sweep

Safety

Patient Positioning

Fowlers- Sitting up


Supine- Lying on back


Side-lying- Laying on side


Sims-Half side-lying & part supine


Prone- Lying on abdomen

Body Mechanics

4 Types of Beds

Open


Closed


Occupied


Surgical/Post-Op

Linen/Bedmaking

Calorie

Unit of measure to describe the energy content of food

Nutrition

Essential Nutrients 3 Functions

Carbohydrates


Fats


Protein

Nutrition

Anorexia

Loss of appetite

Nutrition

Dietician

Person who has a degree in nutrition

Nutrition

Calorie Count

When a physician wants to monitor calories a patient takes in for 2-3 days

Nutrition

Intake & Output

Measurements of all fluids that enter and exit the body

Nutrition

Fluid Balance

Amount of fluid taken into the body equals the amount of fluid leaving the body.

Nutrition

Dehydration

Low fluids in the body

Nutrition

Edema

Too much fluid in the body

Nutrition

Removing IV's

Remove as if you were performing phlebotomy

Nutrition

Total Parenteral Nutrition

Nourishment is placed directly in the bloodstream, through a centrad line inserted in the neck, chest, or groin.

Nutrition

Nasogastric Tube

Tube inserted into the nose, down the throat and into the stomach

Nutrition

Gastrotomy Tube

Tube inserted into the stomach through the abdomen

Nutrition

Taking Vital Signs

Pulse


Respirations


Blood Pressure


Temperature


Pain Level


O2 Stats

Vital Signs

Methods for taking a Temperature and Pulse

Temperature: Oral, Rectal, Axillary, Temporal, Tympanic



Pulse: Radial, Apical pulse; listening to the apex of the heart with a stethoscope.

Vital Signs

Systolic

Blood exerts against the arterial wall when the heart contracts.

Vital Signs

Diastolic

Blood exerts again the arterial walls when the heart relaxes.

Vital Signs

Hypertension

High Blood Pressure


BP 140/90

Vital Signs

Hypotension

Low blood pressure


BP 90/60

Vital Signs

Hematuria

Blood in the urine

Urinary/Bowels

Urinary System Organs

Kidneys


Bladder


Ureters


Urethra

Urinary/Bowels

Nocturia

The need to get up multiple times during the night to urinate. Sleep is disturbed.

Urinary/Bowels

Dysuria

Painful urination

Urinary/Bowels

Oliguria

State of voiding a small amount of urine over a given period of time. (Ex. Voiding only 100mL to 400mL of urine over 24hrs.)

Urinary/Bowels

Anuria

State of voiding less than 100mL of urine over the course of 24hrs.

Urinary/Bowels

Bedside Commode

Device for elimination for a patient who can get out of bed. Removable bucket.

Urinary/Bowels

Urinal

Device for elimination for men who cannot get out of bed

Urinary/Bowels

Fracture Bedpan

Wedge shaped bedpan for injury or disabilities that makes it too uncomfortable or dangerous to use a regular bedpan.

Urinary/Bowels

Indwelling Urinary Catheter

Inserted into the bladder through the urethra to provide continuous urine drainage; inflated balloon holds it in place.

Urinary/Bowels

Straight Catheter

Inserted into the bladder, urine is allowed to drain out and then the catheter is removed immediately.

Urinary/Bowels

Suprapubic Catheter

Inserted into into the bladder by an incision through the abdomen to provide continuous urine drainage.


(Supra=Above, Pubic=Pubic Bone)

Urinary/Bowels

Condom Catheter

Device to manage urinary incontinence in men; soft plastic or rubber sheath, tubing and collection bag for urine.

Urinary/Bowels

Catheter Care

Thorough cleaning of the perioral area (urethra) and catheter tubing that extends outside of the body to prevent infection.

Urinary/Bowels

Leg Bag

Connected to the catheter by short tubing and is secured to the person's thigh with rubber straps.

Urinary/Bowels

Urinary Incontinence

Inability to hold urine. Involuntary loss of urine from the bladder.

Urinary/Bowels

Functional Incontinence

Absence of physical or nervous system problems affecting the urinary tract

Urinary/Bowels

Overflow Incontinence

Bladder is full of urine

Urinary/Bowels

Reflux Incontinence

Damage to the nerves that allows the person to control urination.

Urinary/Bowels

Urinary Retention

Inability of the bladder to empty either completely during urination, or at all.

Urinary/Bowels

Urine Specimen Collection: Midstream or Clean Catch


Collecting urine that prevents contamination of the urine by the bacteria that prevents normally exist in and around the urethra.

Urinary/Bowels

Urosepsis

Potentially fatal blood infection caused when bacteria gain access to the bloodstream from the urinary tract.

Urinary/Bowels

Continuous Bladder Irrigation

High risk for catheter becoming blocked


(Ex. After prostate surgery)

Urinary/Bowels

Defecate

Try have a bowel movement

Urinary/Bowels

Diarrhea

Passage of liquid, unformed feces

Urinary/Bowels

Constipation

Hard, dried feces that's difficult to pass.

Urinary/Bowels

Impaction

Condition that occurs when constipation isn't relived

Urinary/Bowels

Flatus

Gas that is formed as a part of the digestive process.

Urinary/Bowels

3 Types of Enemas

-Cleaning Enema: Removes feces from large intestines



-Oil Retention Enema: Contains olive oil & mineral oil. Oil lubricates inside the rectum & any present feces.



-Commercial Enemas: Prepackaged & used to soften the feces and irritate the lining of the rectum, stimulating defecation. Relives constipation.

Urinary/Bowels

Entrapment

Patient is trapped in the side rail, or between the side rail & mattress.

Restraints

False Imprisonment

Applying restraints without a Doctor's order, results in malpractice and removal of certification/license.

Restraints

Physical Restraint

Device that is attached to or near a person's body to limit a person's freedom of movement or access to their body.

Restraints

Chemical Restraint

Any medication that alters a person's mood or behavior such as a sedative or tranquilizer.

Restraints

Restraint Alternatives

-Provide an environment where patient feels safe and secure.



-Provide frequent attention to the patient's physical needs.



-Explain procedures and reassure the patient.



-Provide company & diversion.



-Use restraint methods that are less restrictive.

Restraints

Stages of Grief: Denial

Refuses to accept diagnosis, feels it's a mistake.

Death/Dying

Stages of Grief: Anger

Realized the diagnosis and rages towards themselves and others.

Death/Dying

Stages of Grief: Bargaining

Makes a deal, hoping the diagnosis will change.


(Ex. God, doctor)

Death/Dying

Stages of Grief: Depression

Realize death, and experiences sad & regret.

Death/Dying

Stages of Grief: Acceptance

Knows the reality, and is finally at peace.

Death/Dying

Terminal Illness

An illness or condition from which recovery is not expected.

Death/Dying

Hospice

Care & support of patient & family during the dying process

Death/Dying

Palliative Care

Care given during the dying process

Death/Dying

Advance Directives

Information about the patient's wishes regarding medical care at times they can no longer speak for themselves.

Death/Dying

Living Will

Type of advance directive, stating a person's wish that death not be artificially postponed.

Death/Dying

Durable Power of Attorney

Transfer a person's affairs to a family member, friend, or trusted individual on their behalf.

Death/Dying

Postmortem Care

Care of a person's body after death

Death/Dying

Rigor Mortis

Stiffening of the muscles that develops within 24 hours after death

Death/Dying

Shroud

Cover wrap the body after death

Death/Dying

Autopsy

Examination of a person's organs and tissues after the person has died, done to confirm, or identify cause of death.

Death/Dying

IV

Intravenous

Nutrition

I&O

Intake & Output

Nutrition

VS

Vital Signs

Vital Signs

ADL

Activities of Daily Living

Nutrition

NAS

No Added Salts

Nutrition

NCS

No Concentrated Sweets

Nutrition

ac

Before Meals

Nutrition

pc

After meals

Nutrition

mL

Milliliters

Nutrition