Positioning | Pressure Ulcers/Prevention | Fevers | Pre op/ Post op | Wheel chair, Walker, Gait belt |
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What is low fowlers
30 degrees
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What is not an opened wound
Stage 1 pressure ulcers
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What is a fever
100.4
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What is Pre- Op and Post- op
Steps for surgery
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What is a Wheel chair
Device used for people that can't walk
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What is high fowlers
90 degrees
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What is reaching into the muscle and bone causing damage tissue
Stage 4 pressure ulcers
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What is areas a temperature can be taken
Axillary, Temporal, Oral, Ear, Anal
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What is Post- Op
Helping patients get back to where they were before surgery
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What is a Walker
Device used for people who need a assistance with walking
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What is semi fowlers
45 degrees
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What is positioning every hour
Prevention of pressure ulcers
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What is normal body temperature
98.6 degrees Fahrenheit
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What is Pre-op
Explaining procedures to patients
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What is a Gait belt
Device used for nurses who help patients with walking
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What is fowlers used for
For patients that have difficulty breathing
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What is the cause of pressure ulcers
Shears, Pressure, Friction
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What are symptoms of a fever
Sweating, Chills, Headache, Muscle aches
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What is Post - Op
Pain management and Rest
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What are common questions asked by nurses when using these devices
Dizzy, Weak, Tired
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What is lateral position used for
For patients getting their bed changed
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What is common areas for pressure ulcers
Tailbone, Buttocks, Legs, and Arms
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What causes a fever
Virus, Bacterial infection
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What is Pre- Op
Assessment and Gathering
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What is the number one safety precaution to use with a wheel chair
Lock the Wheels
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