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Set #3

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Term
Definition
Durable Power of Attorney   Names a person who will make all the healthcare decisions for the pt.  
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Healthcare   The person.  
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Good Samaritan Act   Protects persons that help at the scene of an accident, when no duty is present.  
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Patient/Resident Rights   List of rights for all pts in a healthcare facility.  
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DNR   *DO NOT RESUSCITATE* Order written by a doctor to not perform CPR on a pt.  
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Malpractice   Requires duty to pt; breach of duty; dried or proximate cause; pt injury.  
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Fraud   Deception that could cause harm to another person.  
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Chemical Restraint   Medication that alters a pt's mood or behavior, such as sedatives.  
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Physical Restraints   Device attached to or near to a pt's body to limit their freedom or access to their body.  
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Isolation   Placing a person in a room that they cannot leave without permission.  
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Vest Restraint &/or Posey Vest   Vest straps across the front & tied to the frame of the bed.  
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Limb Restraint   Used on arm or leg, usually used in the ICU.  
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Mitt Restraint   Looks like a padded mitten.  
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Lap Restraint   Used in chairs or wheelchair to prevent pt from getting up.  
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Lap Buddy   Placed on wheelchair to prevent pt from getting out.  
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Geri Chairs   Large chair with tray in the front.  
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Checks to do with restraints every 2 hours.   Remove restraint; Take to bathroom or offer bedpan; Exercise limbs & re-position; Check skin; Offer nourishment or water.  
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Checks to do with restraints every 15 minutes   Check breathing for vest restraint; Check circulation (color, movement, sensation, warmth) for limb restraints.  
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Things to do before using Physical Restraints   Move pt close to others; Distraction; Use pressure sensitive monitors/alarms or wandering devices.  
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