fraud - ANSsaying something to trick or fool a person
slander - ANSmaking false statements through spoken words,sounds
malprac - ANSnegligence by a professional person
libel - ANSmaking false statement in print or writing
negligence - ANSan unintentional wrong in which person did not act in reasonable manner
when a person is lying in a urine soaked bed what can you be guilty of. - ANSneglect
What is ethics - ANSknowledge of what is right and wrong conduct.
what is assault? - ANSintentionally attempting or threatening to touch a person's body without
the person's consent
what is battery? - ANSTouching a persons body without patients consent
what is abuse? - ANSwillful infliction of injury,unreasonable confinement or punishment in
physical harm.
what should you do if you suspect abuse? - ANStell the nurse
what information do you need from the nurse? - ANSa.if they need to go to a new room
b.if moving what new room # and bed #
c.transportation method
d.equipment needed
e.what they will wear
f.bed or chair
g.when and what to report
what are the admission procedures a nurse might ask you to help with? - ANSGreet the person
and family if they are comfy.
How to use a balance scale? - ANSplace balance on scale,raise height rod,move weight to zero
what is the goal of pre-op teaching - ANSto prevent complications before, during and after
surgery
, your role in Pre-op - ANSassist person psychological care before and after surgery
what position do apply an antiembolic stocking - ANSsupine
where are elastic bandages applied? - ANSarms and legs
when should elastic bandages be reapplied? - ANSwhen wrinkled or loose
Define NPO - ANSNothing by mouth
How does NPO relate to pre-op care - ANSthis measure reduces the risk of vomiting and
aspirations during anesthesia
What s/s should be reported after surgery? - ANSBleeding,Vital sign change,urinary
issues,vomit,swelling,chest pain,choking,confusion,drainage
Venous ulcer? - ANSopen sores on lower legs or feet caused by poor venous blood flow.
arterial ulcer? - ANSan open wound on the lower legs or feet caused by poor arterial blood flow
diabetic foot ulcer? - ANSan open wound on the foot caused by complications from diabetes
serous drainage? - ANSclear,watery
purulent drainage? - ANSthick green, yellow, or brown drainage
sanguineous drainage? - ANSbloody drainage
Serousanguineous drainage? - ANSthin, watery drainage that is blood-tinged
Purpose of binders? - ANS-support wounds and holds dressings in place.
-reduces swelling,promotes comfort,prevents injury
stage 1 pressure ulcer? - ANSintact skin with non-blanchable redness of a localized area,
usually over a bony prominence
What is recommended position for preventing pressure ulcers? - ANS30-degree lateral position.
What is a decubitus ulcer? - ANSpressure ulcer/bedsore
Pressure ulcers most likely occur where? - ANSbony prominence
Bed cradle - ANShelp protect against drafts and chilling
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