CHPT. 13,14 and 55 vocab

Question 1

CHPT. 13 Coma

Answer 1

a state of being unaware of one’s setting and being unable to react or respond to people, places, or things

Question 2

dementia

Answer 2

the loss of cognitive and social function caused by changes in teh brain

Question 3

elopement

Answer 3

when a patient or resident .leaves the agency without staff knowledge

Question 4

Ground

Answer 4

that which carries leaking electricity to the earth and away from an electrical item

Question 5

hemiplegia

Answer 5

1 side of the body is paralyzed

Question 6

paralysis

Answer 6

loss of muscle function, sensation or both

Question 7

paraplegia

Answer 7

paralysis in the legs and lower trunk

Question 8

quadriplegia

Answer 8

paralysis in arms, legs, and trunk

Question 9

workplace violence

Answer 9

violent acts including assault or threat of assault) directed toward persons at work or while on duty.

Question 10

R.A.C.E Fire

Answer 10

R: rescue, A:Aim, C:confine, E: extinguish.

Question 11

P.A.S.S

Answer 11

P:pull, A: Aim low, S:squeeze the lever, S: sweep back and forth

Question 12

Wristbands

Answer 12

Red: allergy, yellow: fall risk, purple: Do not resuscitate (DNR)

Question 13

CHPT. 14 Bed rail

Answer 13

A device that serves as a guard or barrier along the side of the bed

Question 14

position change alarm

Answer 14

any physical or electronic device that monitors a person’s movement and alerts staff of movement

Question 15

transfer belt

Answer 15

a device applied around the waist and used to support a person who is unsteady or disabled (gait belt)