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Hygiene |
The term used to describe ways to keep bodies clean and healthy |
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Grooming |
Refers to practices like caring for fingernails and hair |
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ADL'S |
Dressing, eating, transferring and toileting |
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During personal care what should the NA let the resident do |
The NA should let the resident make as many decisions as possible about the personal care they perform |
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Pressure points |
Are the areas of the body that bear much of its weight |
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Boney Prominences |
Are the area of the body where the bone is close to the skin. the skin in this area is at a higher risk for skin breakdown |
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What are the pressure points of the lateral position |
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What are the pressure points of the prone position |
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What are the pressure points of the Supine position |
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Pressure ulcer |
Is the breakdown of the skin resulting in a wound |
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Stage 1 pressure ulcer |
Skin is intact but there is redness that is not relieved after removing pressure |
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Stage 2 pressure ulcer |
There is partial skin loss involving the outer and/or inner layer of skin |
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Stage 3 pressure ulcer |
There is full skin loss involving damage or death of tissue that may extend down to but not through the tissue that covers the muscle |
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Stage 4 pressure ulcer |
There is full skin loss with major destruction tissue death and damage to muscle, bone and or supporting structures |
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How often should a bed-bound resident be repositioned |
Every 2 hours |
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How often should a wheelchair-bound resident be repositioned |
Every hour |
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Shearing |
Rubbing that results from the skin moving one way and the bone underneath it remaining fixed or moving in the opposite direction |
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What is a draw Sheet |
A draw sheet or turning sheets may be placed under the residents who cannot help with turning lifting or moving up in bed |
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Foot drop |
Is a weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that causes problems with the ability to flex the ankles and walk normally |
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What are hand rolls |
Hand rolls are cloth-covered or rubber items that keep the fingers from curling tightly |
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Orthotic device or orthosis |
Is a device that helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning |
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What is a partial bath |
A path that is given on days when they complete bed bath tub bath or shower is not done this includes washing the feet hands underarms and perineum. Should be done everyday |
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Why are back rubs important |
A back rub can help a resident relax and it can increase comfort and circulation |
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How should you perform a back rub |
Place hands on each side of upper part of the buttocks use a full palm of each hand make long smooth upward strokes and with both hands moving along each side of the spine |
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When should Nail Care be given |
Should be given when nails are dirty or have Jagged edges and whenever it has been assigned |
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Why should a nursing assistant handle a residents hair very gently |
Because hair thins as people age pieces of hair can be pulled out of the head while combing or brushing it |
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Pediculosis |
Medical term for an infestation of lice |
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Safety razor |
Has a sharp blade which comes with a special safety casing to help prevent cuts this type of Razor require shaving cream or soap |
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Disposable razor |
Require shaving cream or soap it is discarded in Sharps container after use |
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Electric razor |
Is the safest and easiest type of Razor to use it does not require soap for shaving cream do not use this razor near water and use a small brush to clean afterwards |
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When shaving a resident what two things need to be done |
1 soften the beard with a warm wet washcloth on the face for a few minutes before shaving then lava the face with shaving cream or soap 2 hold skin taut and shave in the direction of hair growth |
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Affected side |
The weaker side of the body should be referred to as the involved side |
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Embolism |
An obstruction of a blood vessel usually by a blood clot |
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What are elastic stockings or TED hose used for |
To prevent swelling and blood clots and aid in circulation |
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Oral Care |
Care of the mouth teeth and gums is done at least twice a day |
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When giving oral care how should the resident be positioned |
Turn resident on his side or turn his head to the side place a towel under his cheek and Chin place the emesis Basin next to the cheek and Chin for excess fluid |
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Dentures |
Artificial teeth, nursing assistant must wear gloves when handling dentures. denture brushes should not be placed on contaminated surfaces and Dentures should be stored in a denture cup labeled with the residents name and room number and not removed from the residence room |
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Fracture pan |
Is a bedpan that is flatter than a regular bedpan when using the handle should be toward the feet |
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Standard bedpan |
Should be positioned with the wider end aligned with the residents buttocks |
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What is the Supine position |
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What is the lateral position |
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What is the prone position |
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What is the Fowler's position |
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What is the Sims position |
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What is logrolling |
Means moving a resident as a unit without disturbing the alignment of the body this must be completed with 2 nursing assistants |
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What is dangle |
To set up on the side of the bed with the legs dangling over the side helps residents to regain balance this should be done for 3 to 4 minutes before standing resident up |
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Why is it important to reposition a wheelchair-bound resident every hour |
It promotes comfort it reduces pressure it increases circulation it exercises the joints it improves muscle tone |
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When transferring a resident from a bed to a wheelchair what two things must a nursing assistant remember to do |
1 place the wheelchair at the head of the bed facing the foot of the bed or the foot of the bed facing the head of the bed the arm of the wheelchair should be almost touching the bed it should be placed on the resident stronger side or on affected side 2 make sure the resident has non-skid Footwear on and fastened securely |
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Why are mechanical lifts important |
Case Equipment helps prevent injury to staff and residents |
