PCA test correctly answered questions
2024
Hypothermia - A body temperature less than a person's normal temperature
Cyanosis - Bluish ski color
Constrict - To narrow
5 factors of bowel elmination - Age,diet,fluid intake,medications,activity
Be aware of bowel elimination -
Color,amount,consistency,shape,odor,frequency,pain or discomfort
Agency standard reguarding use of restraints - The joint comission, the centers for
medicare and medicaid, and dept of health and senior seevices
Reasons pt nd restraints - NG-tube foley IV safety for themselves and others
Prevent pressure ulcers on restrained pt - Exercise every 2 hours keeppt dry
Makesure there is 2 finger space between restraints
, PCA test correctly answered questions
2024
6 reasons why pt may be fall risk - History of fall
Medications that affect mental ability
Medications for heart disease and swelling
Age over 65
Taking 3 or 4 medications daily
Problems with bladder and bowels
4 risk factors a pt may have in developing pressure ulcer - Being elderly
Limitation of physical activity
Inability to feel and respond to pressure
Poor nutrition or lack of hydration
Prevent pressure ulcers - Support surfaces
Initiate turning and repositioning
Moisture and incontinence protection
Proper nutrition
Look for warning signs
Ear and device skin protection shift wait every 15-60 minutes
2024
Hypothermia - A body temperature less than a person's normal temperature
Cyanosis - Bluish ski color
Constrict - To narrow
5 factors of bowel elmination - Age,diet,fluid intake,medications,activity
Be aware of bowel elimination -
Color,amount,consistency,shape,odor,frequency,pain or discomfort
Agency standard reguarding use of restraints - The joint comission, the centers for
medicare and medicaid, and dept of health and senior seevices
Reasons pt nd restraints - NG-tube foley IV safety for themselves and others
Prevent pressure ulcers on restrained pt - Exercise every 2 hours keeppt dry
Makesure there is 2 finger space between restraints
, PCA test correctly answered questions
2024
6 reasons why pt may be fall risk - History of fall
Medications that affect mental ability
Medications for heart disease and swelling
Age over 65
Taking 3 or 4 medications daily
Problems with bladder and bowels
4 risk factors a pt may have in developing pressure ulcer - Being elderly
Limitation of physical activity
Inability to feel and respond to pressure
Poor nutrition or lack of hydration
Prevent pressure ulcers - Support surfaces
Initiate turning and repositioning
Moisture and incontinence protection
Proper nutrition
Look for warning signs
Ear and device skin protection shift wait every 15-60 minutes
