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20 Cards in this Set
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Converting ounces to ml 30 ml = 1 ounce |
1. Convert ounces into ml 2. record accurately within 25 ml |
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measure/record urine output |
place container on flat surface, measure accurately in mL record output accurately within 25 ml |
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Conscious choking |
ask if they are choking position fist slightly above navel press inward and upwards |
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Obtain and record weight and height |
Standing scale only accurately record weight within0.25 and record height withi8ng 0.5 inch |
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TED HOSE |
smooth up and over the leg so hose is even, snug and not twisted or wrinkled heal and toe in proper location |
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PASSIVE RANGE OF MOTION |
When asked by examiner explain or demonstrate that you understand to never exercise past point of pain or resistance Provide support for joint flexion extension, adduction abduction, and rotation if applicable |
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Moving and positioning residents |
raise side rail while turing patient except on side your working on Maintain residents proper alignment at all times for all positions 1 draw sheet (2 person) Grasp rolled draw sheet near residents shoulders and hips 2 Fowlers High 60-90 semi 30-45 reg 40-60 low 15-30 3 Supine laying flat on back body in perfect alignment 4 wc perfect alignment 5 sims left resident on left side right leg flexed right side resident on right side left leg flexed pillow under the head upper arm and flexed leg 6 lateral side lying on the correct side place pillow between legs behind back and under arm good for enema position left sims or lateral |
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assisting to ambulate |
apply gait belt properly around residents waist, avoid restricting circulation or breathing or injury to skin grasp the gait belt at each side not the front do not allow them to hold onto your neck walk at residents side or slightly behind on weak side if resident has a weak side demonstrate proper use of assistive devices (walker cane should be place on residents strong side |
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pivot transfer from a bed to a wheelchair |
position wheelchair close to bed on residents strong side lock wheelchair brakes apply gait belt properly around resident waist ( avoid circulation or breathing or injury to skin never allow them to hold on to your neck grasp the belt at each side not in front transfer to the strong side by pivoting on the strong side toward the wheel chair using proper technique |
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feeding the dependent resident |
check that the name and diet on the meal tray matches the name of resident position the resident in an upright position min 60 degrees protect clothing from soiling by using napkins clothing protectors towel when asked by examiner explain the pace and amount when feeding offer food in smaller amounts allow resident to chew and swallow when asked verb when to stop feeding a.choking b. persistent coughing c. mouth sores d. drooling e. cyanosis f difficulty swallowing leave resident clean and in a position of comfort |
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denture care |
line the botton of the sink with towel wash cloth or water when asked by examiner explain that water for cleaning dentures should be lukewarm not hot or cold |
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log rolling resident with hip fracture |
use at least 2 person no not roll resident onto injured side place abduction splint or pillows between legs to support hip on the count of 3 roll person in a single movement being sure to keep the persons head spike and legs aligned |
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oral care for an unconscious resident |
positon resident with head to the side to prevent aspiration |
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back rub massage |
place resident in a sitting position when asked by examiner verb if redness or skin beak down are noticed do not rub reddened area and report immediately use 2 hands |
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foot toenail care |
inspect for cracked, broken nails skin inbetween toes never clip toenails |
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dressing and undressing |
provide privacy dress weak side first undress weak side last |
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shaving with razor blade |
gently pull skin taut dipose blade in sharps container |
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Provide peri care |
exposing only area being asked provide privacy clean inside the labia downward from front to back clean to dirty then wash the outside of the labia from front to back using a different part of the wash cloth for each stroke clean anal area from front to back if male pull fore skin back and clean and put back |
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assisting with bedpan/fracture pan |
position the bedpan correctly if using a fracture pan the flat side should be toward the back of the resident position call light within reach of the resident provide privacy |
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collecting a stool specimen |
properly fill out label given and place on specimen container put lid tightly on the specimen cup place specimen cup into transport bag wash hands |
