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36 Cards in this Set
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Describe a Complete bath?
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giving to client who are totally dependant and require total hygiene car
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Describe a Partial Bath?
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Involves bathing only body parts that would cause discomfort or odor if left unbathed
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Name 5 of the skin functions?
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1. Protection
2. Seceration 3. Temperture Regulation 4. Excretion 5. Sensation |
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What is a cuticle?
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fold of skin at nail bed root
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WHat is a Lunula?
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crescent shaped white area of nail bed
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How many salivary glands are there in the Oral Cavity and how much saliva is produced per day?
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3 glands; 1 liter per day
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When assessing a client with peripheral vascular diease, their feet, hands, or nails should always be assesed for what?
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adequate circulation and sensation
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What is Neuropathy?
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degeneration of the peripheral nerves charaterized by a loss of sensation
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What is Halitosis?
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Bad breath
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What is Cerumen?
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ear wax
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WHat are pressure Ulcers?
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area with little fat and muscle over bony are of the body; also called pressure sores
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What is a "open" bed?
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covers are back in a triangle position
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What is a "closed" bed?
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pulled covers all the way to top of bed
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What is a "surgical" bed?
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is like a open bed but all linens are folded to one side of the bed
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What is a draw sheet used for?
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maximize mobility of patient without skin damage
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What degree is High Fowlers?
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90*
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What degree is Fowlers?
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45*
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What degree is Semi-Fowlers?
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30*
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How is a Trendlenburg bed positioned?
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head of bed facing down and legs up
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How is a Reverse Trendlenburg bed positioned?
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leg of bed down and head of bed up
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What does ADL stand for?
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Activities of Daily Living
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What does IADL stand for?
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Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
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When bathing an infant what are 3 inportant steps to preserve body heat?
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1. keep body covered
2. Make sure head has a hat or bonnet on it 3. allow 1 hour after birth before giving a bath |
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Why does a infant have an Acidic covering and what is it normal pH?
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- prevent bacteria growth; pH 5.0
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What should you not do when bathing a infant concerning th umbilical cord and how long does it take to fall off?
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-Sponge bath only, do not emere infant
-14-17 days after birth |
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What is Vernix Cascosa in infants and how long does it take to dry up?
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-gray, white cheese like substance that covers newborn
-provides insulation and lubricating properties -dries within 24-48 hrs |
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How old does a infant boy have to be in order to retract the foreskin?
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at least 30 days old
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What is the #1 death in toddlers?
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accidents & injury
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What does comfort mean?
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state of well-being or ease
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What does a Back Rub do?
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relieves muscle tension and stimulates blood circulation
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Falls account for __% of injury in health agencies?
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90%
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Give some examples of Procedure -related accidents?
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meds incorrect, fluid amt error, Improper application of device
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Give an example of Equipment-related accident?
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misuse of equipment or equipment malfunction
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What is a safety bar?
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triangle above the bed to help with patient movement
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Alternation in _________often is an early sign of problems with the GI/GU or other body system?
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elimination
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When Urinary system falls to function properly, virtually all _______ _______will eventually be affected?
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Organs systems
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