Test 1 NA I

ac

before meals

pc

after meal

HS

at bedtime

PRN

as needed

NPO

nothing by mouth

Tx

transfer

RW

Rolling walker

BSC

bedside commode

w/c

wheelchair

BP

blood pressure

ROM

range of motion

CATH

Catheter

HOB

Head of bed

qh

every hour

BID

twice daily

TID

three times daily

QID

four times a day

qd

every day

SOB

shortness of breath

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Steps

Physiological needs, safety and security, love and belonging, self-esteem, self-actualization

Self-esteem

acceptance into a community or facility, personal achievement, sense of control or empowerment, acceptance of physical appearance and mental capabilities

Self-actualization

empowering environment, spiritual growth, ability to recognize other’s points of view, reaching maximum potential

Implementation

nursing care conducted according to the care plan for forever care of the resident

Evaluation

Measuring to determine if priorities were met that impacted care; looking to see if interventions were effective

What part of the nursing process can the NA I do?

Interventions or Implementation

What is used to assist nursing in prioritizing and developing a plan of care on patient-centered outcomes?

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Physiological Needs

Nutrition, elimination, breathing/circulation, sleep, sex, shelter and exercise

Safety and Security

Injury prevention, building trust, ensure a clean and safe environment

Love and Belonging

Supportive relationships free from isolation therapeutic communication skills, meaningful relationships

Objective

Observations using the senses like smell and vitals

Subjective

Information you are told that you cannot observe through your senses, what the patient tells you

When and how do you report changes?

Always and immediately report changes, know what is normal and what is abnormal

How should you be when reporting to a nurse?

Be specific

Nursing Process

Method used by nurses to plan and deliver nursing care

5 Steps of Nursing

Assessment,