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What needs to be done before eating. (5)
What needs to be done after a resident eats. (4) |
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Definition
| A.) 1. Bathroom, 2. Wash residents hands, 3. Dentures hearing aid ans glasses are in place 4. |
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| How many vegetable servings a day are needed for an elderly person |
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Definition
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| 5 symptoms of hypergycemia |
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Definition
Frequent urination
weight loss
constant hunger
flushed face
fruity breath |
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| 5 systoms of hypoglycemia |
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Definition
Sweating
Disorientation
Weakness, shaking
Dizziness
Headache |
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| 5 Categories of Nutrients |
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Definition
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals |
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| What residents are placed on fluid restrictions |
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Definition
Comatose
Unconscious
Unresponsive
Illness |
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Term
| What are the nutritional needs of the elderly |
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Definition
| Nutritional needs a re same as a middle-aged adult EXCEPT for calorie reduction |
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| What are signs of Dehydration |
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Definition
Thirsty
Dryness of skin and mucous membrane
constipation
Fall in BP
Dizzyness |
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Term
Know the peropse of spirtual
care and the goals |
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Definition
Assist in obtaining spirtual guidence(rabi,priest)
provide privacy in spirtual moments and with clergy |
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| How long should the resident be up after eating |
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Definition
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Term
Can a resident have a peg tube and eat also?
Is a NG tube permanent? |
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Definition
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Term
| Can a resident get a pressure ulcer with a NG tube? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the cc amount needed to void every hour for normal kidney function? |
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Definition
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Term
| What would you see doing oral care on a resident that has a NG tube |
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Definition
1. 30% HOB elevation
2. Mouth care every 2 hours
3. Keep nostrials clean
4. Check tape to make sure it is secure |
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Term
| What should you report when bathing a resident with a peg tube? |
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Definition
1. Drainage or skin breakdown by tube
2. Resident complains of nausea or fullness
3. Diarreha and constipation
4. check if tube is anchored
5. Any kinks in tube
6. Anything unusual about feeding |
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Term
| What is the 5 stages of loss ang greiving |
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Definition
1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance |
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Term
| How would you weght someone who could not get up? |
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Definition
| Weight in a WC or GC on a weighting platform then subtract the WC weight |
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Term
| Know the 2 poins of communication when working with dying residents? |
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Definition
Listening- resident is the one who needs to talk
Touch- conveys caring and concern to the resident when words cannot |
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Term
| Know the physical changes that take place with a dying resident. |
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Definition
1. Well Lighted room avoid glare
2. good eye care
3. talk with the resident--even if it is only yes/no
4. speak in a normal voice. offer reassurance and explanation
5. orL HYGINE
6. Peri Care
7.Report CN if resident complains of pain |
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| What do you need to remember whe nadmitting a rresident into LTC Facility |
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Definition
1. Prepare room before resident arives
2. greet warmly . ask for perfered name
3. assist unpacking
4.
expaling meal schedule, activites ... |
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