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Education requirements for current nursing practice - LPN- practical/vocational RN- associates or bachelors degree in nursing Advanced Practice- masters or doctorate in nursing patient centered care - providing care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, and values and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions Important Nursing Organizations - -American Nurses Association -National League for Nursing -American Associati...

Coronary artery perfusion is dependent upon: A. diastolic pressure B. systolic pressure C. afterload D. systemic vascular resistance (SVR) - A. diastolic pressure Diastolic pressure in the aortic root is higher than left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP), the pressure exerted on the ventricular muscle at the end of diastole when the ventricle is full. This enables blood to flow from a higher pressure through open arteries to a lower pressure, a pressure gradient known as coronar...

Pt on Vtach, HR 135, RR 32, BP 90/48, conscious but c/o dizziness, recent K+ lvl is 3.4. What action would you do first? a. emergent defib b. amio 300mg IVP c. emergent cardioversion d. hang 10 mEq KCL/50mL D5W - C The nurse notes the following when analyzing a patient's telemetry strip: HR, 65/min and regular; PR interval, 0.22 seconds; QRS complex, 0.10 seconds; QTc, 0.52 seconds. Which of the following dysrhythmias is the patient at risk for? A. Atrial fibrillation because the P...

Coronary sinus - Main venous drainage vessel of the heart AV Valves - Tricuspid and pulmonic Systolic murmur - Aortic stenosis Mitral regurgitation Key treatments in management of HF - -ACE -BB -Diuertics Pericardial tamponade - -Equalization of left & right atrial pressures (CVP and PAOP) -Hypotension -Distended neck veins -auscultate heart sounds frequently to identify muffling of heart sounds in pericarditis prior to tamponade Pericarditis tx - -pain re...

Which one of the following is a routine responsible of a home health aide? a. Providing respite care for the wife of a client with dementia b. Picking up a client's prescription at the drugstore c. Grocery shopping for the family d. Washing the windows of the home - a One of your clients is turning 90 next week, and his family has invited you to attend his birthday party. What should you do? a. Accept the invitation, and take a card or a gift to the party b.Decline the invitation,...

1./ Dehydration can be a dangerous side-effect of diarrhea. a. TRUE b. FALSE - TRUE 2./ Bowel function is usually the same for each person. a. TRUE b. FALSE - FALSE 3./ When assisting with catheter care, always clean from the opening downwards away from the body. a. TRUE b. FALSE - TRUE 4./ Unexplained confusion can be a symptom of a urinary tract infection. a. TRUE b. FALSE - TRUE 5./ Only water counts toward a client's needed daily intake of fluids. a...

An aide may Reinforce a dressing - True An aide may apply a hot pack - False An aide may give an enema - False An aide may administer medication - False An aide may change sterile dressing - False An aide may assist with change of a colostomy bag - True An aide may give rectal suppository - False An aide may give tubal feeding - False An aide may give insulin - False An aide may cut nails - False In the home, it's important to be a goo...

Which of the following is most appropriate practice to promote good skin care in the elderly: - Keep the skin clean and well moisturized If dentures are not worn when sleeping, where should you store them? - Place in a clean container in clean water Why is it important that a patient have good mouth care? - Bacteria in the mouth can cause tooth decay and mouth infections An elderly male patient occasionally wets his trousers. What should the home health aide do? - Encourage ...

Role of each healthcare team member - - Home Health Aide (HHA) - Case Manager or Supervisor - Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Social Worker (MSW) Role of The Home Health Aide - • Bathing • Dressing • Grooming • Toileting • Assisting with ROM • Vitals sign • Feeding • Using medical supplies and equipment • Changing sample dressing • Teaching home management Laws and Regulations OF HHA - • Scope of Practice • Federal regulations that...

Restorative care is? - Helping a resident to maintain their highest physical and mental ability. What is diabetic exchange? - A list of foods in several groupings for persons with diabetes Bottle fed or formula fed infants will have - Yellow, brown or mustard colored stools once or to three times per day When holding a child, what part of the body should you support - head, back and neck When taking a bath of a child, what should you do? - Keep towel close by and close...

Can HHA legally reinforce a dressing - true Can HHA legally apple a hot pack - false CAn HHA legally give enema - false Can HHA legally administer medication - FAlse Can HHA legally change a sterile dressing - False CAn HHA legally assist with change of a colostomy bag - True CAn HHA legally give a rectal suppository - False Can HHA legally give a tubal feeding - False CAn HHA legally give a insulin - False CAn HHA can legally cut nails - ...

As a home health care aide you are able to reinforce a dressing true or false? - True As a home health care aide you are able to, apply a hot pack true or false! - False As a home health care aide you are able to give a patient an enema true or false? - False As a home health care aide you are able to administer medication true or false ? - False As a home health care aide you are able to change sterile dressing true or false? - False As a home health care aide you ...

1903 - When did the first homemaker service establish by a social service agency in the United States? child care - What was the main purpose for homemaker service? Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act - What does OBRA stand for? 1987 - When was OBRA passed? Mandates national standards for federally funded nursing homes and home health agencies. - What is OBRA? OBRA - This act was created as a result of the outcry from people disgusted with the poor care being given...

Providers - Are people or organizations that provide health care, including doctors, nurses, clinics, and agencies. facilities - are places where care is delivered or administered, including, hospitals, long-term care facilities or nursing homes, and treatment centers. Payers - people or organizations paying for healthcare services long term care (LTC) - facilities, also called "nursing homes," "skilled nursing facilities," and "extended care facilities" are for people...

Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribes treatment? - Physician (MD) Which of the following care team members are licensed professionals who may assign tasks to home health aides? - Nurses, PTs, OTs Who does the care team revolve around? - The client and his/her condition, treatment, and progress If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what should a HHA do? - The HHA should not perform the activity if it's not listed on the care plan Why is r...

Maine Guide Test Exam Bundle

When giving a bed bath, how often should the water be changed? A) as often as needed to have warm, clean water at all times B) just once C) only after washing the perineal area D) only after washing the front half of the patient - A) as often as needed to have warm, clean water at all times Which of the following items is used in the prevention and treatment of bedsores or pressure sores? A) rubber sheets B) air mattress C) emesis basin D) arm restraints - B) air mattress...

Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in approximately six months or less? - Hospice Care _________ is care given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an illness or injury. - Rehabilitation Another name for 24-hour skilled care that takes place in nursing homes, or extended care facilities, is called_______. - Long-term care For what percentage of home care costs does Medicare pay? - 41% Medicare will pay for - only c...

Which of the Following is an example of a psychosocial need? - Need For acceptance Which of the following is an effective way for an HHA to help prevent dehydration? - Regularly encourage clients to drink. An example of a physical restraint is - Side rails on a bed What does ADL's stand for - Activities of daly living Which kind of care helps clients restore or improve function after an illness or injury? - Rehabiliation When a client makes an inappropriate request...

Eastern White Pine Clusters of 5 Red Pine Clusters of 2, Dark Green, 4-6 inches long Pitch Pine Clusters of 3 Jack Pine Clusters of 2, stout, flat and twisted 3/4 to 1/2 inch long thinner cones Scots Pine Clusters of 2, 1-1/2 to 3 inch long egg shaped cones Black Spruce leaves are 1/4-1/2 inch and soft to the touch, nearly cylindrical cones Red Spruce Leaves are short (1/2in.), dense, prickly and point toward the tip of the branch