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Ambulation (2) - gait belt (and shoes) bedpan (6) - bedpan, incont pad, towel, damp washcloth, tp & gloves brush teeth (8) - emesis basin, towel, washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, cup & gloves (2) catheter care (7) - bath blanket, incont pad, 4 wash cloths, towel, wash basin, soap & gloves denture care (10) - dentures, emesis basin, 2 towels, washcloth, toothettes, toothbrush, toothpaste, cup & gloves dress resident (2) - bath blanket, resident clothing empty drainage bag (6) - grad cont...

2 functions of GI - 1. Prepare food for the body's use 2. Eliminate solid wastes 3 basic causes of conflict - 1. Information 2. Goals/roles 3. Values 3 Basic Purposes of LTCF - 1. Provide care based on identified needs 2. Provide services by a multidisciplinary team 3. Promote function and independence 3 main types of blood cells - 1. Red blood cells: carry oxygen 2. White blood cells: help fight disease (part of body's immune or defense system 3. Platelets: help the blood clot 3 ma...

Abandonment - When a caregiver walks away from her assignment either before her shift ends or before her replacement is there to relieve her Abuse - A single or repeated action that is purposeful and meant to inflict harm, repetitvely withholding care, can be mental, physial, emtional, or sexual Acquired (Communication Disorder) - disorder develops sometime during the resident's lifetime Active listening - truly hearing what other person is saying Acute Care Facility (ACF) - provides shor...

ABC's - What you check for: Airway, Breathing, Circulation abrasion - a scrape on the skin or mucus membrane afebrile - Without a fever apnea - period of no respirations arrhythmia - irregular heartbeat aspirate - to withdraw a foreign object or substance into lungs atrophy - shrinking or wasting away of muscles or tissues axilla - referring to the armpit bradycardia - unusually slow heart beat BRP - Bathroom privileges contractures - permanent shorting or contraction of muscle cyano...

The doctor has ordered a clear liquid diet for Mrs. Steele. Which item can Mrs. Steele have? - Tea with lemon Mrs. Ratchet is a resident in a nursing home. The doctor has prescribed a therapeutic, heart- healthy diet for Mrs. Ratchet, but she does not like it and has not been eating well. What should the nurse assistant do? - Report his or her observations about Mrs. Ratchet's dislike of the diet to the nurse. Which of the following can cause a person who is receiving health care to have a...

A person is heavier than the weight limit of the mechanical lift. What should you do? - Tell the nurse A resident has slid down in bed. Her skin sticks to the bed while her muscles move - Shearing A resident has weakness on her left side. You are transferring her from the bed to the wheelchair. Where should you position the wheelchair? - next to the bed on her right side (good side) A resident is 80 years old. He weighs 195 pounds and is weak. How many workers are needed to move him up in ...

MPOETC EXAM PACKAGE DEAL 2024,2025

3502 deals with? - Burglary 3701 deals with? - ROBBERY 3720 carries a fine of how many dollars? - $200-$1,000 a civil wrong resulting from intentional conduct, the damage is not intended but the conduct is - Intentional tort A search warrant must include three descriptions, what are they? - Time & date, description of property being seized, description of person / place being searched. According to Commonwealth v. Grey, a nervous suspect does not equal what? - Reasonable suspicion Agg a...

1. Tire Prints - ️️- Caused by a rotating tire leaving the pattern of its tread on the roadway. - May occur when a tire rolls through a liquid then onto a dry surface. - May occur in soft materials, such as mud, sand, etc.- Prints are an indication that the wheel was NOT sliding. 11. Pavement Grinding - ️️- Grinding of the pavement. - Results in scratches on the roadway. Grinding from studded tires is a prime example. - Also can result from debris embedded in the tire, such as gra...

10th Amendment - Defines limitations of power 10th Step in Criminal Justice Process - Sentencing 11th Step in Criminal Justice Process - Appeal 14th Amendment - Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection under the law 1st Amendment - Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition 1st Step in Criminal Justice Process - Decision to prosecute or not 2nd Amendment - Right to keep and bear arms 2nd Step in Criminal Justice Process -...

4 Corner Rule - > If it's not in the affidavit it DOES NOT count 4 Corner Rule - > What is written in the affidavit is considered, anything not on that document did not happen Abandoned Property - > Abandoned property is admissible evidence except where abandonment is coerced by lawful police action (Commonwealth v. Harris) Abandonment Example - > Two people talking, they see the police, get nervous, run & drop bag; officer looks in bag & finds drugs > Arrest is good b/c a...

10th Amendment - Powers not given to federal government go to people and States 12th Amendment - separation of votes for President and Vice President 14th Amendment - Can't deprive a citizen of life, liberty or property without due process 1st Amendment (1791) - Freedom of speech, religion and press and the right to petition 1st degree murder - 2502 - killing that is premeditated, deliberate and done with malice 2 elements of a crime - Physical act of crime (Actus Reus), Mental intend to d...

_____ is the security or other guarantee required and given for the release of a person, conditional upon a written undertaking - Bail ________ by vehicle can only be charged if it is shown that the driver was committing a reckless or grossly negligent violation of the law that caused the death - Homicide _________ requires a willful and wanton act on the part of the accused - Reckless Driving ______: a legal standard of proof in law that is less than probable cause but more than just a hun...

(SARA Model): Assessment - Answer-How did we do? 4 Learning Skills - Answer-Listen actively participate take notes think critically 4 Levels of the Criminal Justice System - Answer-i.Federal ii.State iii.County iv.Local 6 Components to active listening - Answer-Mindset Preparation Organization Focus Clarify Posture 6 steps of the problem solving is the circle? - Answer-Involved in problem solving ( any person impacted by a persistent crime problem) 7 objectives - Answer-Justice ...

5th Amendment - Guarantees the right against self incrimination, right to due process, compensation for public taking of private property 6th Amendment - Guarantees right to speedy trial, right to counsel, and be confronted by the witnesses against you 7th Amendment - Guarantees the right to jury by trial and established the prohibition of "double jeopardy" 8th Amendment - Guarantees right to bail and excludes cruel and unusual punishment Abandoned Vehicle - Cannot be a pedalcycle Phys...

4 Kinds of Culpability - Intentionally, Knowingly, Recklessly, and Negligently 4th Amendment - Prevents against unreasonable searches/seizures 505 b(2) Use of Deadly Force/Chapter 5 When is a private citizen allowed to use deadly force? - "The use of deadly force is not justifiable under this section UNLESS the actor believes that such force is necessary to protect himself against death, serious bodily injury, kidnapping, or sexual intercourse compelled by force or threat" CANNOT use for...

Diabetes, DKA EXAM PACKAGE DEAL!!

Before giving IV potassium - -make sure the patient produces at least 30 mL/hr of urine. Cardiovascular Assessment - Orthostatic hypotension Classic symptoms of DKA - polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss, vomiting, abdominal pain, dehydration, weakness, altered mental status, shock, and coma. Deficient knowledge - Lots of ed Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - total or partial lack of insulin DKA Outcomes - -patient is expected to have few episodes of hyperglycemia and avoid diabetic ...

A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis. What is the initial intervention the nurse should expect the primary healthcare provider to prescribe for this client? Intravenous (IV) fluids 2 Potassium 3 NPH insulin (Novolin N) 4 Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) - 1.) IV fluids are given to combat dehydration in ketoacidosis and to keep an IV line open for administration of medications. After electrolyte levels are evaluated, potassium may be a...

A diabetic patient has a serum glucose level of 824 mg/dL (45.7 mmol/L) and is unresponsive. After assessment of the patient, you suspect DKA rather than HHS based on the finding of A. polyuria. B. severe dehydration. C. rapid, deep respirations. D. decreased serum potassium. - C. rapid, deep respirations. Rapid, deep respirations are Kussmaul's and are are the body's attempt to reverse metabolic acidosis through exhalation of excess carbon dioxide. Symptoms of DKA include manifestation...