Chapter 2 - Foundations of Resident Care Flashcards
Objective information
- What a person can see
(using 4 senses:
sight, touch, smell, and hearing)
Subjective information
- based on what the resident reports/feels
- Also called, symptoms.
What is INCONTINENCE?
The inability to control bladder or bowel movements
How do you explain/guide residents where objects are?
Using an imaginary clock
Ex. “Mrs. Smith, there is a sofa at 7 o’clock”
What are BODY MECHANICS?
The way the parts of the body work together when a person moves
WHY do we use body mechanics?
- saves energy
- prevents injury
Where should your CENTER OF GRAVITY be when lifting something?
Low
What is a FALL?
Any sudden, uncontrollable descent from a higher to a lower level, with or without injury.
What is a SCALD?
A burn cause by hot liquids
What are ABRASIONS?
Injuries that rubs the surface of the skin off.
WHERE do cuts &/or abrasions usually happen?
Bathrooms
What is OSHA?
- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- makes rules to protect workers from hazards on the job
What is a SDS?
- Safety Data Sheet
- details the product’s chemical ingredients, dangers, handling, disposal, etc.
Fire extinguisher - explain PASS
- Pull the pin
- Aim at the base of the fire
- Squeeze the handle
- Sweep back and forth at the base of the fire
In case of fire, RACE
- Remove anyone from danger
- Activate the alarm or call 911
- Contain fire if possible by closing all doors and windows
- Extinguish the fire
2 STEPS for MEDICAL EMERGENCIES:
- Assess the situation
2. Assess the victim
Universal sign for CHOKING?
Hands on throat
When should you do ABDOMINAL THRUSTS?
- When someone is showing signs of a severely obstructed airway
Ex. Inability to talk, breath, or cough