PCA test
co worker safety tips for one on one - CORRECT ANSWER-stay alert
sit facing the patient
no cell phone usage
use the restrictive restraints for managing the patients behavior if ordered
validation therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-when you try to understand what is "real" for
the person with dementia and respond accordingly.
six factors that could affect a persons vital signs - CORRECT ANSWER-injury or illness
exercise
emotions
medical conditions
age
gender
normal BP - CORRECT ANSWER-systolic: 90-140
diastolic: 60-90
Normal oral temperature - CORRECT ANSWER-97.6-99.6
Normal axillary temperature - CORRECT ANSWER-96.6-98.6
axillary temperature is taken where - CORRECT ANSWER-armpit
normal rectal temperature - CORRECT ANSWER-98.6-100.6
Normal pulse range - CORRECT ANSWER-66-100 beats per minute
Normal respiration range - CORRECT ANSWER-12-20 per minute
normal pulse oximetry - CORRECT ANSWER-> or equal to 95%
, report vital sign measurements immediately to the nurse if they are abnormally _____ or
_____. - CORRECT ANSWER-High/Low
besides the rate when taking a pulse, what do you need to be aware of? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Rhythm and Quality
6 reasons a patient may be at risk to fall - CORRECT ANSWER-history of a fall
aged over 65
taking 3-4 medications daily
problems with the bladder or bowel
poor mobility
sensory imparement
male gender
what is the number one reason patients fall? - CORRECT ANSWER-They need to use
the restroom
what agency issues the standards reguarding the use of restraints? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The joint commission and CMS
Name a reason a patient may need to be restrained. - CORRECT ANSWER-if they are
at risk for harming themselves or others.
pneumonia, urine retention/constipation, and sensory deprivation can be caused by long
periods of what? - CORRECT ANSWER-immobility
what can you as a PCA do to prevent pressure ulcers on the restrained patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER-reposition the patient every 2 hours
massage or pad the bony area prominences and other vulnerable areas.
what is a communicable disease? - CORRECT ANSWER-an infection that can be
passed from one person to another
what type of environment do pathogens prefer? - CORRECT ANSWER-warm, moist,
dark, and areas that have low oxygen
you must wash your hands if a patient has what disease and why can you not use the
alcohol foam? - CORRECT ANSWER-C-Diff and because the alcohol foam doesn't kill
spores.
what are some risk factors for getting an infection? - CORRECT ANSWER-age(young
and elderly) poor general health, stress, fatigue, and indwelling medical devices.
list 5 signs or symptoms of infection that need to be reported to the nurse - CORRECT
ANSWER-increased pulse and respiration's
co worker safety tips for one on one - CORRECT ANSWER-stay alert
sit facing the patient
no cell phone usage
use the restrictive restraints for managing the patients behavior if ordered
validation therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-when you try to understand what is "real" for
the person with dementia and respond accordingly.
six factors that could affect a persons vital signs - CORRECT ANSWER-injury or illness
exercise
emotions
medical conditions
age
gender
normal BP - CORRECT ANSWER-systolic: 90-140
diastolic: 60-90
Normal oral temperature - CORRECT ANSWER-97.6-99.6
Normal axillary temperature - CORRECT ANSWER-96.6-98.6
axillary temperature is taken where - CORRECT ANSWER-armpit
normal rectal temperature - CORRECT ANSWER-98.6-100.6
Normal pulse range - CORRECT ANSWER-66-100 beats per minute
Normal respiration range - CORRECT ANSWER-12-20 per minute
normal pulse oximetry - CORRECT ANSWER-> or equal to 95%
, report vital sign measurements immediately to the nurse if they are abnormally _____ or
_____. - CORRECT ANSWER-High/Low
besides the rate when taking a pulse, what do you need to be aware of? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Rhythm and Quality
6 reasons a patient may be at risk to fall - CORRECT ANSWER-history of a fall
aged over 65
taking 3-4 medications daily
problems with the bladder or bowel
poor mobility
sensory imparement
male gender
what is the number one reason patients fall? - CORRECT ANSWER-They need to use
the restroom
what agency issues the standards reguarding the use of restraints? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The joint commission and CMS
Name a reason a patient may need to be restrained. - CORRECT ANSWER-if they are
at risk for harming themselves or others.
pneumonia, urine retention/constipation, and sensory deprivation can be caused by long
periods of what? - CORRECT ANSWER-immobility
what can you as a PCA do to prevent pressure ulcers on the restrained patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER-reposition the patient every 2 hours
massage or pad the bony area prominences and other vulnerable areas.
what is a communicable disease? - CORRECT ANSWER-an infection that can be
passed from one person to another
what type of environment do pathogens prefer? - CORRECT ANSWER-warm, moist,
dark, and areas that have low oxygen
you must wash your hands if a patient has what disease and why can you not use the
alcohol foam? - CORRECT ANSWER-C-Diff and because the alcohol foam doesn't kill
spores.
what are some risk factors for getting an infection? - CORRECT ANSWER-age(young
and elderly) poor general health, stress, fatigue, and indwelling medical devices.
list 5 signs or symptoms of infection that need to be reported to the nurse - CORRECT
ANSWER-increased pulse and respiration's
