Pain nearly last flashcards (kill me)

As a Nurse assistant you should

Alleviate a patient’s and their family anxiety and fear

To protect a patient’s or resident’s possessions you must

Create an inventory sheet

When new patients arrive they may

Become anxious and car fear nursing staff

If a patient wishes to transfer they must

Be related to a patients condition, may be requested by the patient

When a patient leaves against medical advice

AMA (have the patient sign any paperwork stating they wish to leave the faculty and they understand possible complications)

Alignment

Have the patient help you by bending their knees and having them PRepush at the same time when you are moving them in bed

Pressure ulcer

a localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue that occurs when pressure is applied to the skin for an extended period

There are 4 stages of ulcers

Be sure to identify any sore’ this can help prevent further damage

To prevent a pressure ulcer you should

Patients position should be changed at least every 2 hours

When you are postioning a patient on their side

You should place the patients leg closest to you over the opposite leg

Dangling (feet and leg over side)

Complain of vertigo if done too fast

A correctly made bed will

Provide comfort and protection for patients confined to bed for long periods

When transferring a patient in a wheelchair

Lock wheels and footrest have to be in upward postion

Mechanical lifts are

Special devices used to move or transfer a patient; they have a capacity

Closed bed

Bed that is made following the discharge of a patient

Halitosis

Bad breath

Shampooing must be

Approved by a physician

When you are assigned a patient you are

Responsible for their care/ safety from the time of admission until their discharge from the facility

I/O

A record of how much fluid is taken in and eliminated by a patient often helps a physician provide care to the patient

Emesis

Anything that is vomited is measured and recorded

Urination is

30 ml per hour (Know how to collect a 24 hour urine collection)

Wipe from front to back applies to

Females

The external condom catheter should be

Replaced every 24 hours and check for any skin irritation

If a patient had an indwelling catheter in place for a time

A bladder training program may be instituted before the catheter is removed

Clean catch (midstream) specimen

Sterile urine specimen container

Physical restraints include protective devices such as

straps, belts, jackets/vest , chair hand mitts

Protective gear should only be used to

Protect patients from harming themselves when alternatives have not worked

When restraints are going to be used you must

Explain to the patient why they are being restrained

You must

Frequently check patients under restraint

When changing a petients gown

You should be cautious of their IV

Wound vac

Medical device that applies negative pressure to a recently closed surgical incision or ones that were left open due to excessive edema or drainage wound to promote healing and prevent infections

Post mortem care

Care given to the body immediately after death

The patients rights will

Continue to apply after death

Keep a patient at fowlers position (following death)

30 degrees to prevent discoloration of the head and neck

When a patient has passed away they’re valuables and belongings are removed unless

The family has request them to be left on them