| I've fallen and I can't get up | Open wide and say Ahhhh | Clean up on aisle "P" | Number 2 please | Racing for the finish line! |
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What is reduce friction and prevent shearing ?
Draw sheets and slide sheets are used to prevent this
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What is flossing
What is periodontal disease?
Although not common with geriatric persons, doing this helps prevent periodontal disease
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What is UTI?
Urinary Tract Infection
Because of the difference in anatomy, females are more prone to this infection than males
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What is the abbreviation for bowel movement
BM
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What is hand washing ?
Most important skill I perform to stop spread of infection
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What is extends from the midback to midthigh ?
When used as an assistive device, the drawsheet is placed so it ...
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What are dental caries
Often called cavities
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What is introducing yourself and explaining procedure before and during peri care.
Doing this may prevent the ?'s of : Who are you and why are you touching me??
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What is a normal stool
Normally, moist, soft, brown and shaped like the rectum
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What is lowering the bed to appropriate height for resident/patient.
Don't leave me hangin' !
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What is proper body mechanics ?
Using your body in an efficient and careful way
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What is a cloth towel or washcloth?
Always line the sink with this when taking care of dentures
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What are diuretics ?
These medications commonly increase urinary output
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What is size, color, consistency
3 areas of description documented about BMs
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What is cleaning up after task, putting items away and putting personal items back in reach ?
It's my home, please treat it that way
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What is body alignment / posture ?
The way the head, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned with one another
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What is aspiration?
Breathing fluid, food, vomitus or an object into the lungs is a concern when providing oral care to an unconscious person
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What is dysuria ?
Frequent and painful urination
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What is peristalsis ?
The alternating contraction and relaxation of intestinal muscles
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What is inviting my guests back into my room ?
I have the right to not be isolated and be able to socialize
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What is Ergonomics
The science of designing a job to fit the worker
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What is plaque?
What is tarter ?
1) A thin film on teeth containing saliva and microbes
2) The hardening of plaque |
What is cleansing clean to dirty or front to back ?
What is cleansing the farthest labia, then the closest labia and down the middle between the labials last.
1) Without this procedure - you will cross contaminate
2) State the cleansing order for the female vaginal/labia area |
What is increasing fiber, fluids and activity ?
3 ways to decrease constipation instead of medication
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What is reporting subjective and objective information to nurse and document where appropriate ?
If you didn't write it down, it never happened,
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