Mod 14

Odor Control

• Regular changing of soiled linen and cleaning products to reduce odors.

Staff Behavior Effects

• Noise and remarks at the nurses' station can disturb patients and imply negligence.

Sound Sensitivity

• Different responses to sounds exist among patients; older individuals can be sensitive to noise.

Entrapment Risks

• Individuals at higher risk for bed entrapment: those who are restrained.

Over-bed Table Usage

• Must only store clean and sterile items; soiled linen not permitted.

Privacy Curtains

• Prevent visual access to patients, enhancing privacy.

Call Light Protocol

• Must remain within the person's reach to ensure timely communication and response.

Bathroom Safety Features

• Essential safety features include grab bars to support mobility.

Patient Unit Maintenance

• Keep essential items, like call lights, within reach.

Room Straightening

• Clear clutter and empty wastebaskets; cleanliness is key.

Medical Terms:

• Atrophy: decrease in tissue size.
• Dorsiflexion: bending foot upwards at the ankle.
• Extension: straightening a body part.
• Flexion: bending a body part.
• Plantar Flexion = Footdrop.
• Rotation: turning a joint.
• Syncope: fainting.

Ambulation

• Proper support and assistance are necessary for unsteady residents using gait belts.

Respiratory Terms

• Hemothorax: blood in pleural space.
• Tracheostomy: surgical opening into the trachea.

Disability Understanding

• Involves adjusting to physical, psychological, social, and economic changes.

Rehabilitation Role

• Follow care plan and patient preferences for effective rehabilitation.