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