Activities of Daily Life (ADLs) Correct Answer-Bathing, eating,
changing clothes, etc
Bed Height should be... Correct Answer-high when you're working and
low when you are not
When changing a bed pad... Correct Answer-tuck in draw sheet with the
other sheet and bundle halfway across the bed --> turn patients by lifting
their right knee if they are turning to left so pull dirty sheets toward you
then push them to left *bed rails should be up*
When you leave the room where should the bed rails be Correct Answer-
upper side rails up and lower should be down in case they have to go to
restroom
bed pans should be positioned... Correct Answer-round side up and bed
must be flat then semi fowlers (should be placed high near the anus)
Use of the urinal should be Correct Answer-lying, sitting, dangling,
standing; the penis must be held
What is the indwelling Urinary Catheter- Foley good for? Correct
Answer-measuring how much urine is coming out
, What is another use for the indwelling urinary catheter? Correct
Answer-Good for post surgery so the patient doesn't have to walk a lot
afterwards (only for a day or two)
T/F: After emptying catheter you must document it Correct Answer-
True
How should catheter be cleaned? Correct Answer-when cleaning, one
must clean away from the tip.
What does the I's and O's stand for? Correct Answer-- Intakes and
outputs
- what goes in and what goes out
How many ounces in a cup? Correct Answer-8 ounces in a cup
How many mL are in an ounce Correct Answer-30 mL
How many mL are in a coke can? Correct Answer-355mL
What is dangling used for? Correct Answer-- Prevent falls
- orthostatic hypotension
- refers to sitting on the side of the bed with the feet hanging down.