PSW NACC Review #1
105-110F - ANS-adult bath water temp (108 discussed in class)
1g of carbs= - ANS-4cal
1g of fat= - ANS-9cal
1 gram of protein equals -4 calories There are three types of sleep disorders (ANS-1). 2)
disturbed sleep
3) excessive sleep
**Sleep disorders affect 50% of those 65 and older** 3 types of carbs - ANS-Simple sugars,
starches, fibre (cannot be digested)
3 types of fats - ANS-Saturated (animal/dairy products)
Transfat (margarine, processed foods etc)
Unsaturated fats (fish, vegetable oils—-HEALTHIEST FAT)
300 - ANS-Pregnant women of those planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding should
not have more than ____ mg of caffeine per day
38C - ANS-high temp for infants is anything above _______
4, urination - ANS-change sanitary pad for lochia every ______ hours or every _____
400 - ANS-Caffeine intake of ___ mg per day is NOT associated with any adverse effects in
adults
Five delegation rights: the right task, the right circumstances, the right person, directions
and communication, and supervision and evaluation 6 - ANS-space between side bars of a
crib should be no more than ____ cm
The ANS-safe time to resume sexual activity after giving birth is six weeks... The process by
which substances enter the bloodstream through the intestinal wall is called absorption
(ANS). acuity - ANS-Severity of illness; can affect funding (staff/equipment needs)
ADL sheet - ANS-Completed in LTC to monitor all actions performed during a shift as they
relate to hygiene, food, rest, activity, mobility, elimination
*could be flow sheets or checklists with codes for actions, but neither provides much room
for comments. ADLs - ANS-Self-care activities a person performs daily to remain
independent and function in society
ex: eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, toiling, assisting client mobility/repositioning
ADPIE - ANS-Analysis, dx, problem, intervention, evaluation
Adults over 50 - ANS-Population that should increase their vitamin D
affect - ANS-a persons feelings, emotions, and moods and the way the person
DEMONSTRATES them
affected - ANS-dress the client from the _________ side first
age-related macular degeneration - ANS-a gradual disease that blurs central vision and
causes damage to the macula, located in the centre of the retina; central vision poor, but
may still have peripheral vision; NO CURE
alopecia - ANS-hair loss; full or partial
AM, before - ANS-apply TED stockings in the ______, ______ client gets out of bed
amenorrhea - ANS-absence of 3 menstrual cycles as normally expected to occur; caused
by anorexia
, The best protein source is animal products, such as ANS-____ ___. Other sources:
meat/fish/poultry/ eggs/milk/milk products/cereals/beans/nuts
*sufficient protein can be obtained from plants only if eaten with beans/rice
anorexia nervosa - ANS-______ ______ has the highest mortality rate of all psychiatric
disorders
anterior fontanelle - ANS-soft spot on newborns
anti-embolic stockings - ANS-aka compression stockings, aka thromboembolic devices
(TED)
close-fitting, elastic stockings designed to prevent swelling and blood clots in lower
extremities by exerting pressure on the veins, increasing venous blood flow to the heart
anti-perspirant - ANS-reduce amt of perspiration
anxiety - ANS-_______ disorders are the most common mental health disorders
anxiety disorders - ANS-Main symptom is excessive or unrealistic anxiety and fearfulness
aphasia - ANS-Partial or complete loss of speech and language skills caused by brain injury
apical - ANS-______ pulses are taken on both infants/young children
Assessment - ANS-Occurs through the evaluation of information collected about the client
through observation, reflection, communication
Assessment forms - ANS-Used by nurses and case managers to record a client's health
issues and needs (assessments based on info from data form/other sources)
assigning - ANS-means appointing someone to take on a task or responsibility of providing
client care and support that is WITHIN THEIR SOP
axillary, axillary, tympanic - ANS-_____ temps are taken on infants, and _________ or ____
temps are taken on children younger than 5yrs
back massage - ANS-relaxes muscles/stimulates circulation, normally given AFTER
BATH/BEFORE BED, should last 3-5mins, use lotion to reduce friction, prone is best
position, some may prefer LATERAL
back massages are dangerous for persons with.. - ANS-certain heart diseases, back injury,
lung disorders, back surgeries, skin diseases
bath oils - ANS-keep skin soft, prevent drying, BUT can cause SLIPPERY SURFACES
before, after - ANS-clean tub _____ and _____ each use
before, before - ANS-fill the tub ______ client gets in, and drain the tub ______ the client
gets out
ANS: biofilm is a thin film that adheres to the teeth. It contains saliva, microbes, and other
substances, which are the result of poor oral hygiene and lead to cavities and decay. A
group of related brain disorders that cause unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and
ability to function, in contrast to the normal ups and downs that everyone experiences; a
long-term recurrent illness that can be genetic and CAN be managed with medication blind
cane - ANS-white can with red tip used by people with vision loss
Body needs for water: - ANS--maintaining cell function, regulating body temp, delivering
nutrients, removing waste, performing other body processes
Calorie - ANS-One unit of energy
Carbohydrates - ANS-Provide energy for the body and fibre for bowel elimination (most
come from plants)
Care planning process - ANS-1) identify problem/needs
2) determine goals
3) select resources
4) setting goals
105-110F - ANS-adult bath water temp (108 discussed in class)
1g of carbs= - ANS-4cal
1g of fat= - ANS-9cal
1 gram of protein equals -4 calories There are three types of sleep disorders (ANS-1). 2)
disturbed sleep
3) excessive sleep
**Sleep disorders affect 50% of those 65 and older** 3 types of carbs - ANS-Simple sugars,
starches, fibre (cannot be digested)
3 types of fats - ANS-Saturated (animal/dairy products)
Transfat (margarine, processed foods etc)
Unsaturated fats (fish, vegetable oils—-HEALTHIEST FAT)
300 - ANS-Pregnant women of those planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding should
not have more than ____ mg of caffeine per day
38C - ANS-high temp for infants is anything above _______
4, urination - ANS-change sanitary pad for lochia every ______ hours or every _____
400 - ANS-Caffeine intake of ___ mg per day is NOT associated with any adverse effects in
adults
Five delegation rights: the right task, the right circumstances, the right person, directions
and communication, and supervision and evaluation 6 - ANS-space between side bars of a
crib should be no more than ____ cm
The ANS-safe time to resume sexual activity after giving birth is six weeks... The process by
which substances enter the bloodstream through the intestinal wall is called absorption
(ANS). acuity - ANS-Severity of illness; can affect funding (staff/equipment needs)
ADL sheet - ANS-Completed in LTC to monitor all actions performed during a shift as they
relate to hygiene, food, rest, activity, mobility, elimination
*could be flow sheets or checklists with codes for actions, but neither provides much room
for comments. ADLs - ANS-Self-care activities a person performs daily to remain
independent and function in society
ex: eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, toiling, assisting client mobility/repositioning
ADPIE - ANS-Analysis, dx, problem, intervention, evaluation
Adults over 50 - ANS-Population that should increase their vitamin D
affect - ANS-a persons feelings, emotions, and moods and the way the person
DEMONSTRATES them
affected - ANS-dress the client from the _________ side first
age-related macular degeneration - ANS-a gradual disease that blurs central vision and
causes damage to the macula, located in the centre of the retina; central vision poor, but
may still have peripheral vision; NO CURE
alopecia - ANS-hair loss; full or partial
AM, before - ANS-apply TED stockings in the ______, ______ client gets out of bed
amenorrhea - ANS-absence of 3 menstrual cycles as normally expected to occur; caused
by anorexia
, The best protein source is animal products, such as ANS-____ ___. Other sources:
meat/fish/poultry/ eggs/milk/milk products/cereals/beans/nuts
*sufficient protein can be obtained from plants only if eaten with beans/rice
anorexia nervosa - ANS-______ ______ has the highest mortality rate of all psychiatric
disorders
anterior fontanelle - ANS-soft spot on newborns
anti-embolic stockings - ANS-aka compression stockings, aka thromboembolic devices
(TED)
close-fitting, elastic stockings designed to prevent swelling and blood clots in lower
extremities by exerting pressure on the veins, increasing venous blood flow to the heart
anti-perspirant - ANS-reduce amt of perspiration
anxiety - ANS-_______ disorders are the most common mental health disorders
anxiety disorders - ANS-Main symptom is excessive or unrealistic anxiety and fearfulness
aphasia - ANS-Partial or complete loss of speech and language skills caused by brain injury
apical - ANS-______ pulses are taken on both infants/young children
Assessment - ANS-Occurs through the evaluation of information collected about the client
through observation, reflection, communication
Assessment forms - ANS-Used by nurses and case managers to record a client's health
issues and needs (assessments based on info from data form/other sources)
assigning - ANS-means appointing someone to take on a task or responsibility of providing
client care and support that is WITHIN THEIR SOP
axillary, axillary, tympanic - ANS-_____ temps are taken on infants, and _________ or ____
temps are taken on children younger than 5yrs
back massage - ANS-relaxes muscles/stimulates circulation, normally given AFTER
BATH/BEFORE BED, should last 3-5mins, use lotion to reduce friction, prone is best
position, some may prefer LATERAL
back massages are dangerous for persons with.. - ANS-certain heart diseases, back injury,
lung disorders, back surgeries, skin diseases
bath oils - ANS-keep skin soft, prevent drying, BUT can cause SLIPPERY SURFACES
before, after - ANS-clean tub _____ and _____ each use
before, before - ANS-fill the tub ______ client gets in, and drain the tub ______ the client
gets out
ANS: biofilm is a thin film that adheres to the teeth. It contains saliva, microbes, and other
substances, which are the result of poor oral hygiene and lead to cavities and decay. A
group of related brain disorders that cause unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and
ability to function, in contrast to the normal ups and downs that everyone experiences; a
long-term recurrent illness that can be genetic and CAN be managed with medication blind
cane - ANS-white can with red tip used by people with vision loss
Body needs for water: - ANS--maintaining cell function, regulating body temp, delivering
nutrients, removing waste, performing other body processes
Calorie - ANS-One unit of energy
Carbohydrates - ANS-Provide energy for the body and fibre for bowel elimination (most
come from plants)
Care planning process - ANS-1) identify problem/needs
2) determine goals
3) select resources
4) setting goals
