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ch 6 cna

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when helping residents dress you should try to keep them .........   covered  
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grooming is   neatness in personal apperance...hair , nails  
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while assisting with personal care observe   mental and emotional state  
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when helping with personal care always   provide privacy  
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term used to describe ways to keep bodies healthy and clean   hygiene  
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when assisting with personal care encouraging resident to help care for themselves is promoting   independence  
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before you start a procedure what should you do   EXPLAIN what you will do ...it will help lessen anxiety(scared) and it is the residents legal right to know  
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list pressure points (sores) for PRONE POSITION   cheek, collar bone, breast, genitalia, knee toes  
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SUPINE POSITION   back of head, shoulder blades, elbows, sacrum(spine base) heels  
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LATERAL POSISITON   side of head , ear, shoulder, hip, greater trochanter, knee, ankles  
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the time of day care is provided   am or pm  
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during personal care you have a chance to...   talk with resident, write down exactly what they say, look for unsafe or unhealthy surroundings  
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PRESSURE POINT   area of body that bears to much weight ...mostly the bony part of body  
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when skin breaks down it becomes ....   pale, white, or red  
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PRESSURE SORE.. stage 1   STAGE 1...redness that does not go away within 15-30 minutes  
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PRESSURE SORE... stage 2   ..partial skin loss of the outer or inner layer of skin...looks like a blister  
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Pressure sore ... stage 3   full skin loss with damaged or death of tissue but does not damage the muscle...looks like a deep crater  
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PRESSURE SORE....stage 4   full skin loss with major destruction, tissue death, damage to muscle , bone, supporting structures  
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report what kind of skin issues to the nurse   rash, skin discoloration, wounds or ulcers on skin  
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reposition immobile residents how often   at least every 2 hours  
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orthotic device   helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning (splints, brace)  
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perineum   gential or anal area  
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bathing guidelines...   make sure water temp is safe and comfortable, let the resident test water temperature  
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back rub guidelines   gently massage bony areas...never pressure sores, rub area around them, use circular motions  
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a person weaker side is called   affected side  
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never called a weaker side ...   the bad side  
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when dressing.... start with the ....side   weaker  
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when dressing ....undress from the ....side   stronger  
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IV ....   intravenous...into the vein  
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aspiration...   inhalation of food , fluid, or anything into the lungs (choking)  
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water temp for dentures   tepid....(warm) not hot , not cold  
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Positioning ....   helping residents into positions tha will be healthy and comfortable for them.  
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always..... what you going out of or into   lock  
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sit up with feet over the side of the bed to regain balance   dangle  
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a safety device used to transfer residents who are weak, unsteady, or uncoordinated   transfer belt  
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a safety device used to help walk   gait belt  
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