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What does WHMIS stand for?   show
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show Occupational Health and Safety Act  
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show Participate in training and education, follow policy, report hazards and use PPE.  
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show Autoclave  
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show Fever, nausea, vomiting, sores, rash, pain, tenderness, redness, fatigue, loss of appetite, diarrhea and swelling.  
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show No visible contaminants.  
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show RACE: Remove the Client, Alert the fire department, Contain the fire, and Extinguish the fire.  
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show Repositioning, bathing, giving meds, grooming, feeding ADLS  
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show food, water, meds, invasive equipment (handrails, lifts w/c etc)  
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Indirect contact with a healthcare provider is?   show
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show C-Dif, MRSA, UTI,VRE and Influenza and they are caught while in a hospital , clinic, LTC, and homecare. They are multi-resistant organisms.  
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show Process of destroying all microorganisms and spores.  
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show Process of destroying pathogens  
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show No visible dirt or contaminants  
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Dirty   show
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show heat source, oxygen and fuel  
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show non-slip shoes and socks, clean up spills, remove obstacles, well fitting clothes. Also checking client history of falls doesn't hurt. Also keep bed low as possible and call bell within reach.  
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show Chemical, Physical and Environmental  
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show Diversion, Distraction and decrease noise and stimulation.  
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How do you properly support someone with with balance issues?   show
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show Superficial-1st degree epidermis affected Partial-2nd degree epidermis and dermis affected Full Thickness- 3rd degree epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layer affected  
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show crutches, cane and walker  
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Active Range of Motion   show
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show Client needs assistance to perform ROM.  
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show Ball and socket: hip, shoulder moves all around hinge and joint:knee, elbow moves one direction pivot joint: spine moves side to side  
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show Water, Nourishment and oxygen  
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show Warmth and darkness  
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show Moving a client from one place to another when the client can bear their own body weight.  
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Reposition   show
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Mechanical Lift   show
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Range of Motion ROM   show
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Flexion   show
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Abduction   show
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Adduction   show
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show Moving the body in an efficient and careful way. Involves good posture, balance and using your strongest and largest muscles for work. Reduces risk of injury.  
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show Concerning posture- is the way the head, trunk, arms and legs are aligned with one another. Allows for body to move and function with strength and efficiency.  
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show Achieved when a relatively low centre of gravity is balanced over a wide and stable base of support.  
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show Area on which the the object rests , feet are shoulder width apart with toes pointing forward, lunge(stride) stance with one foot ahead.  
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Friction   show
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show Is when the skin sticks to the surface while muscles slide in the direction the body is moving.  
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Reduce Friction/Shearing by?   show
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When moving client?   show
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show Clients with spinal injury or surgery often need to keep spine in straight alignment to prevent further injury. Client needs to be rolled as one unit.  
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show Clients without spinal injury can be rolled.  
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show Clients are turned to their sides to help prevent complications from bed rests such as sores, pain and ulcers. Pillows are used for support. They are also turned for procedures and care measures.  
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show Used to transport clients who cannot sit up, just had surgery, seriously ill, must stay in lying position. A sliding board is generally used with as 3 staff members. Stretcher is moved feet first with a caregiver checking breathing and colour of client.  
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Moving Client to side of bed:   show
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show Client should cough and take deep breaths, move legs in circles. Two workers needed , monitor breathing, dizziness, pulse, and skin colour. Make sure to record observations if they needed assistance and how long and well they tolerated it.  
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show Semi-sitting to upright sitting position in bed. Legs slightly bent and arms supported.  
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Low Fowlers position   show
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show Raise head of bed to 30-45 degrees, reposition the clients shoulder and head on the pillow. Foot of bed may be raised at the knee so client doesn't slide.  
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High Fowlers position   show
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Supine   show
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show Side lying position  
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Sims   show
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Prone   show
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show Upper body and head are erect . Support arms and keep knees and calves away from edge of seat.  
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Bed Rest   show
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Strict Bed Rest   show
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Bed Rest with commode privleges   show
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Brace   show
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show lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of the muscle.  
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Deconditioning   show
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show Bending the toes and foot up at the ankle.  
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show Straightening of a body part.  
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External rotation   show
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show Foot drops at the ankle.  
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show Excessive straightening of a body part.  
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Immobility   show
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show Turning of the joint inwards.  
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show Sudden drop in blood pressure when a client stands up .  
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show Foot is bent away from the ankle with the toes pointed away from the leg.  
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show Range of Motion, moving a joint to the farthest extent possible without causing pain.  
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Rotation   show
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Syncope   show
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show Placed under the mattress to prevent sagging.  
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Foot Boards   show
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show Prevents hips and legs from rolling outwards. They are made by folding sheets to desired length and rolling them. Loose end is placed under client and the roll is tucked alongside the body. Sand bags and pillows are also used sometimes.  
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Flat Bones   show
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show Allow skill and ease in movement.  
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show Bear the weight of the body.  
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show Allows various degrees of movement and flexibility.  
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show Turning downwards.  
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show Turning head side to side.  
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show Turning hand towards thumb.  
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show Pull foot forward and push down on bed at same time.  
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Lateral Flexion   show
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show Touch each fingertip to thumb.  
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Ulnar Flexion   show
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show Turn inside of foot, hand or arm up and outside down. Turning upwards.  
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External Rotation   show
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show Active: The client does them by themselves. Passive:The caretaker does all ROM for the client. Active-assist:The client does the exercises with the help of another person.  
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A client using a cane should:   show
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Function of nervous system   show
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show Part of the nervous system that processes the senses such as smell and sight.  
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What are Gross and Fine motor skills?   show
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