Stna stuvia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following statements is true about ROM exercises? A.) Done just once a day B.) Help prevent Strokes and paralysis C.) Require at least ten repetitions of each exercise D.) Are often performed during ADL's such as bathing or dressing - ANSWERD.) Are often performed during ADLs such as bathing or dressing While the nurse aide tries to dress a resident who is confused, the resident keeps trying to grab a hairbrush. The nurse aide should A.) Put the hairbrush away and out o...

stoma - ANSWERan artificial opening in the body T/F Age related changes: Salivary glands produce more - ANSWERFalse Team nursing - ANSWERmethod of care in which a nurse acts as a leader of a group of people giving care Functional Nursing - ANSWERMethod of care for people that involves assigning specific tasks to each member subacute care - ANSWERcare for an illness or condition given to people who need less care than for an acute (sudden onset, short-term) illness or injury but more...

Which approach focuses on the physical and emotional care of a person, not just the person's physical condition or disease? A.Holistic B.Holographic C.Holoscopic D.Wholistic - ANSWERA.Holisitc Which of the following is not a type of health organization? A. A hospital B. A hostel C. A sub-acute care unit D.an assisted-living facility - ANSWERB. A hostel Which of the following is a type of health care agency/ organization that provides care for people who are dying and their famili...

Emergencies - ANSWERstay with patient and call for help RACE - ANSWERremove residents, activate alarm, contain fire, and extinguish Bleeding - ANSWERapply pressurewith a clean dry dressing or cloth while wearing gloves and call for help Burns - ANSWERapply a cool moist compress; do not apply grease, ointment, or ice Seizure - ANSWERkeep the patient safe by protecting the head and calling for help, do not restrain STNA - ANSWERADL's, personal care, vital signs RN - ANSWERcoordi...

Team nursing - ANSWERmethod of care in which a nurse acts as a leader of a group of people giving care Functional Nursing - ANSWERMethod of care for people that involves assigning specific tasks to each member subacute care - ANSWERcare for an illness or condition given to people who need less care than for an acute (sudden onset, short-term) illness or injury but more than for a chronic (long-term) illness Skilled care - ANSWERmedically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therap...

What to Do in An Emergency - ANSWERStay with patient and call for help R.A.C.E - ANSWERRemove residents from danger. Activate alarm or call 911. Contain fire if possible. Extinguish, or fire department will extinguish. What to Do When Patient if Bleeding - ANSWERApply pressure, call for help. Clean dry dressing/cloth. Wear gloves. What to Do if Patient Has a Burn - ANSWERUse a cool moist compress. DON'T use ice, grease, or ointment What to Do if Patient is Having a Seizure - ANSW...

Emergencies: Patients - ANSWERstay with patient and call for help Emergencies: Fires - ANSWERRACE: R - Rescue and Remove A - Active alarm and call 911 C - Contain Fire by closing doors and windows E - Extinguish and Evacuate Bleeding - ANSWERapply pressure and call for help clean and dry dressing/cloth wear gloves and practice universal safety precautions Burns - ANSWERRinse and use a cool moist compress No Ice, grease, ointment Seizures - ANSWER1. The sudden attack or re...

stoma - ANSWERan artificial opening in the body T/F Age related changes: Salivary glands produce more - ANSWERFalse Team nursing - ANSWERmethod of care in which a nurse acts as a leader of a group of people giving care Functional Nursing - ANSWERMethod of care for people that involves assigning specific tasks to each member subacute care - ANSWERcare for an illness or condition given to people who need less care than for an acute (sudden onset, short-term) illness or injury but more...

Which approach focuses on the physical and emotional care of a person, not just the person's physical condition or disease? A.Holistic B.Holographic C.Holoscopic D.Wholistic - ANSWERA.Holisitc Which of the following is not a type of health organization? A. A hospital B. A hostel C. A sub-acute care unit D.an assisted-living facility - ANSWERB. A hostel Which of the following is a type of health care agency/ organization that provides care for people who are dying and their famili...

Licensed Nurses - ANSWERNurse aides work under the supervision of other 5 Rights of Delegation - ANSWERRight Task, Right Circumstance, Right Person, Right Supervision, Right direction and communication Who can share information about pt? - ANSWEROnly nurse/person caring for that pt that is on duty Fraud - ANSWERGiving wrong info on job application Urine-soaked sheets - ANSWERNeglect If nurse delegates a task that na is qualified and is in job description and the task is not comple...