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Define Validation therapy.
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Validation therapy is an approach used for residents with advance dementia. Playing along with resident's fantasies.
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DEMENTIA
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What is (OSHA)?
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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA): A federal government agency that sets rules and policies to protect workers on the job.
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Federal
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Name the six links in the chain of infection:?
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1.Common agents/sources of infection.
2.Reservoir. 3.Portal of exit. 4.Mode of transmission 5.Portal of entry. 6.Susceptible host. |
Microorganisms
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(PPE)?
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Personal protective equipment: is the barrier (a block or obstacle of some kind) between you and a potential infectious disease.
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gloves, gowns, masks, goggles, and face shields.
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Dysuria
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Painful or difficult urination
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unrination
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PROM?
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Passive range of motion: is performed by staff. Nurse assistant will take each joint through its normal range of motion gently, without causing pain.
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RANGE OF MOTION
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Incontinence
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The inability to control the bladder or bowels.
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Control
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Explain Sims position.
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Person in Sims position is lying on his or her side with one leg drawn up.
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one leg
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(TIA)Transsient Ischemic Attacks
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is a warning sign of a stroke. Its occurs when the brain loses a portion of its blood supply.
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warning sign
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What is the correct temperature for a normal bath water?
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110 F
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above 90
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Define body mechanics
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It is using the body properly to prevent injury when lifting, moving, and bending.
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proper use of body
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Define emesis
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It is Vomit
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no hint too easy
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What does T stand for?
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Total assist- they cannot do anything, require total transfers.
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Total
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(MSDS)
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Material Safety Data Sheets: describe chemical contents, fire hazards and first aid.
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caution
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What does nonpathologic mean
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It is not disease-causing.
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disease
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5 examples of joints that can rotate
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wrists, neck, hip, ankle and shoulder.
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rotate...think about it
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The heart, arteries, and veins, are a part of this system
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circulatory
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blood
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Cane, crutches, and walkers are call what kind of device
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assistive
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they help assist
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List vital signs
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blood pressure, respirations, temperature, pulse, and level of pain
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Communication is done by
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Listening as well observing body language. also talking and touching.
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think how you communicate
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what are the purposes of bathing?
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1. to provide comfort
2.to remove germs 3. to increase circulation |
think why you bath, promote health
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What is Delusion
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a false belief not supported by reality
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false
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3 types of bodily response to infections are
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localized, silent and whole body
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review text book
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List basic human needs
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safety, love and caring from others, sexual, social, spiritual
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identify your needs
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what is the main cause of obesity
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taking in more calories than the body needs for energy
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intake
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What is the purpose of bedside rails
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To prevent a resident from falling out of bed
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prevention
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True or False
Swollen or discolored feet can indicate that there could be circulatory problems |
TRUE
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read question again and think about it
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Define Hemiplegia
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paralysis of one half of the body
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paralysis
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What is Libel
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defamation or lies in writing or in print that injure the reputation of another
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writing
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Chain of command
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the order of authority in a facility
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authority
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