Nurse Aide 1 Test 3 I, J, K, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W

Lift an object from the floor

-bend hips/knees and get close to object before lifting -face object -grip object firmly with both hands -move smoothly and not jerky -lift by pushing up with strong leg muscles -use wide base of support -get help when needed

By bending knees to lift an object, instead at the waist

-center of gravity lowered -Stability increases -less likely to strain muscles

Maintain correct body alignment when lifting/carrying an object

-keep object close to the body -point feet and body in direction you are moving -do not twist at waist

A resident about to fall

-simply control direction of fall by easing resident to floor, protecting head -keep resident still until nurse can check for injuries -DO NOT try to hold the resident up because it can hurt nurse aide and resident -DO NOT try to hold the resident up because the nurse aide may lose balance and both land on floor

Fat Soluble Vitamins

A,D,E,K

What are the ABCs for correct body mechanics?

Alignment, Base of Support, Coordination

Alignment also known as posture.

How the head, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned with one another, when the back is straight.

Person standing

Pelvis is center of gravity

Water Soluble Vitaimins

Vitamins B, C

Seat Belts

a belt around a resident's waist to prevent falls from a wheelchair

Mental illness

a disturbance in the ability to cope or adjust to stress; behavior and function are impaired; mental disorder, emotional illness, psychiatric disorder

Delusion

a false belief

Depression

a loss of interest in usual activities

Graduate

a measuring device for fluids

Iron

a mineral that helps blood carry oxygen to all parts of the body

Calcium

a mineral that keep bones and teeth strong

Minerals

a nutrient that helps the body function normally

Vitamins

a nutrient that helps the body function normally; body gets majority of vitamins from certain foods; examples are Vitamins A and C

Fats

a nutrient that is a good source of energy and gives flavor to food-9 Calories

Proteins

a nutrient that is needed by every cell to help grow new tissue and help with tissue repair-4 calories

Carbohydrates

a nutrient that supplies energy and helps body use fats-4 Calories

Restraint

a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior

Vest Support or Crossover Jacket

a physical restraint put on like a jacket to provide support in a wheelchair and limit mobility of upper body in bed

Wrist Restraints

a physical restraint that limits arm movement

Soft Limb Ties

a physical restraint used to keep a limb immoblized

Soft Cloth Mittens

a physical restraint using a mitt that limits mobility of hands and use of fingers, frequently used for resident's wait to prevent falls from a wheelchair

Mental Health

a resident's ability to cope with and adjust to everyday stresses in ways that society accepts

Special Diet (therapeutic diet or modified diet)

a specific diet ordered for a person because of illness, condition, or preparation for a procedure

Independence

ability to make decisions that are consistent, reasonable and organized; having the ability to perform activities of daily living without assistance

Cognition

ability to think quickly and logically

Aspiration

accidental breathing in of food, fluid ,vomit or other object into lungs

Doing Activities

activities that keep the person busy

Output

amount of fluids eliminated each day

Intake

amount of fluids taken in each day

Restraint-free Care

an environment in which restraints are not kept or used for any reason

Trigger

an event that causes other events

Paranoia

an extreme or unusual fear

Chemical Restraint

any drug used between the thigh to keep a residents hip from slipping forward

Pelvic Restraint ( or protective device )

any physical or mechanical device, material or equipment which restricts freedom of movement or normal access to one's body

Pain

anything the patient says it is,occurring whenever the patient says it does

Projection

blaming others

Repression

blocking painful events

Activity-based Care

care focused on assisting to find meaning in his or her day, rather than doing activities just to keep the person busy

Dysphagia

difficulty swallowing

Irreversible

disease or condition that cannot be cured

Body Mechanics

efficient and safe use of the body by the coordination of body alignment, balance, and movement

Calorie

energy value of a food or a beverage

Daydreaming

escape from reality

Rationalization

false reason for situation

Base of support for person

feet (legs shoulder-length apart is ideal)

Advancing a Diet

food is gradually reintroduced to the resident due to surgery, in preparation for a procedure, or illness

Base of support

foundation that supports an object

Regression

going back to past behavior

Meaningful Activities

have value to the resident with dementia

Behavior

how a person acts

Alignment (posture)

how the head, trunk, arms and legs are aligned with one another, when the back is straight

Identification

idolizing another and trying to copy him/her

Confusion

inability to think clearly,causing disorientation and trouble focusing

Sundowning

increased agitation, confusion and hyperactivity that begins in the late afternoon and builds throughout the evening

Memory

involves the storing of information in the brain for later use and the ability to recall the information when needed

Alzheimer's disease (AD)

is a progressive disease characterized by a gradual decline in memory, thinking and physical ability, over several years

Person-centered Care

is the practice of basing resident care on individual resident needs, preferences and expectations

Compensation

making up for a situation in some other way

Restraint Alternative

measures used instead of physical or chemical restraints

Restrict Fluids

medical order for a person to limit fluids taken in

Force Fluids

medical order for person to drink more fluids

Wandering

moving about the facility with no purpose and is usually unaware of safety

NPO

nothing by mouth

Castastrophic Reactions

out-of-proportion,extreme responses to activities or situations

Quality of Life

overall enjoyment of life

Center of Gravity

point where most weight is concentrated for an object or body

Progressive

the way a disease advances

De-escalate

to (cause to ) become less dangerous or difficult

Displacement

transferring feelings about the one person to another person

Respect

treated with honor, show of appreciation and consideration

Dementia

usually progressive condition marked by development of multiple cognitive deficits, such as memory impairment,aphasia and inability to plan and initiate complex behavior

Fluid Balance

when fluids taken in equal the fluids eliminated

Nutrition

when the body takes in and uses foods and fluids to maintain health

Denial

pretending a problem does not exist

When lifting

push or slide objects rather than lifting them

Sublimation

redirecting feelings to constructive activity

Supine Position

resident positioned flat on back

Sims Position

resident positioned in left side lying position

Prone Position

resident positioned on abdomen

Lateral Position

resident positioned on right or left

Fowler's position

resident reclined in a sitting position, at 45 to 60 degrees

High Fowler's Position

resident sitting up almost straight, 60 to 90

Dignity

respect and honor

Dehydration

serious situation when a person does not take enough fluid for the body causing a decrease in amount of water in tissue

Serving Amount

shows the amount that is equal to one serving for a food or beverage

Serving Size

shows the number of servings in a package or container of food or beverage

Nutrition Facts Label

simple tool from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found on all package foods and beverages and serves as a guide for making choices that can affect health

Nutrients

substances found in food and fluids that are used by body for growth and maintenance of health

Patience

the ability to deal with slowness,delay, or boredom without complaining or appearing rushed

Pacing

the awareness and adjustment of nursing care based on how slow or how fast a person is functioning

Learning

the gaining of information,skills and knowledge measured by an improvement in some obvious response

Malnutrition

the lack of proper nutrition because of a lack of food intake, improper diet, or impaired use of food by the body

Cognition

the manner in which messages from the five senses are changed, stored in memory recovered from memory, and later used to answer questions, respond to request,and perform task

Reaction Time

the time it takes for a person to begin an answer or a movement after someone asks him/her a question or makes a request

Onset

the time when signs and symptoms of a disease begins