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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO BEFORE ANY SKILL?
Wash hands
WHAT DO YOU DO AFTER PERFORMING ANY SKILL?
Lower bed
Give call-bell
WASH HANDS
What is considered to be normal temperature range?
97.8 F to 99.1 F
Should a body temperature of 96.9 F be reported?
Yes, this is BELOW normal temperature (HYPOTHERMIA)
Should a temperature of 99.6 be reported?
Yes, this is ABOVE normal temperature (FEVER)
Should a temperature of 98.4 be reported?
No, this is in normal temperature range
What is considered to be a normal pulse rate?
60 to 100 beats per minute (BPM)
Should a pulse rate of 52 BPM be reported?
Yes, this is BELOW the normal BPM (BRADYCARDIA)
Should a pulse rate of 105 BPM be reported?
Yes, this is ABOVE the normal BPM (TACHYCARDIA)
Should a pulse rate of 95 BPM be reported?
No, this falls under the normal BPM for pulse rate
What is considered to be a normal respiratory rate?
12 to 18 breaths per minute
Should a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute be reported?
Yes, this is BELOW the average breaths per minute (BRADYPNEA)
Should a respiratory rate of 21 breaths per minute be reported?
Yes, this is ABOVE the average breaths per minute (TACHYPNEA)
Should a respiratory rate of 15 breaths per minute be reported?
No, this is in the normal range of breaths per minute
What is considered to be normal blood pressure? (BP)
90/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg
Should a BP of 85/55 mmHg be reported?
Yes, this is considered to be UNDER THE NORMAL BP (HYPOTENSION)
Should a BP of 125/87 mmHg be reported?
Yes, this is considered to be ABOVE THE NORMAL BP (HYPERTENSION)
Should a BP of 115/70 mmHg be reported?
No, this is in the normal range for BP
What is systolic blood pressure?
The pressure in your arteries when your heart beats.
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If your BP is 115/70 mmHg, then 115 is your systolic blood pressure
What is diastolic blood pressure?
The pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats.
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If your BP is 115/70, the 70 is your diastolic blood pressure
The pressure in your arteries when your heart beats.
Systolic blood pressure
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If your BP is 115/70 mmHg, then 115 is your systolic blood pressure
The pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats.
Diastolic blood pressure
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If your BP is 115/70 mmHg, the 70 is your diastolic blood pressure
What is Supine position?
The resident lays flat on their back
The resident lays flat on their back
Supine position
What is lateral position?
A resident in lateral position is laying on either side, and there are many variations of this position
The resident is laying on either side, and there are many variations of this position
Lateral position
What is Prone position?
A person in Prone position is laying flat on their stomach
What is this position?
A person in Prone position is laying flat on their stomach
What is Fowler’s position?
A resident in the Fowler’s position is in a semi-sitting position (60-90 degrees)
What position is this?
A resident in the Fowler’s position is in a semi-sitting position (60-90 degrees)
What is Sims’ position?
A person in Sims’ position is lying on his left side with one leg drawn up
A person in this position is lying on his left side with one leg drawn up
Sims’ position
BEFORE ENTERING ANY ROOM, WHAT DO YOU DO TO RESPECT PRIVACY?
KNOCK ON THE DOOR