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1
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Hypertension

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130/80 or higher

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Diaphragm

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Below the lungs dome shaped muscle that contracts rhythmically 

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3
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OBRA

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Omnimus budget recollection act

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4
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OBRA made what lawful

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Residents rights

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5
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Hospital care is considered

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Acute care

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6
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The best communication is

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Side by side

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7
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Remove gloves wash hands you don’t want to touch call light with gloves on

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8
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Fomite

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Any surface that could have pathogens

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9
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Portals of exit and enter are

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The same that’s why we glove

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10
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Oral cares

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Glove up

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11
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Ears

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Are not a mucus membrane

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12
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Lactating

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Open portals

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13
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Medical Epises

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Free of pathogens

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14
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Most common
Airborne
Droplet

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Aribirne TB
Droplet whooping cough

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15
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15 minutes after hit or cold bevarge for temp

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16
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Edema is a sign of

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Too much fluid

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17
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Liquid considers liquid if

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It turn to liquid at room temp like icecream

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18
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Dorsal flexion

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Bending toes towards the body

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19
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Left sims or left lateral for

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Enema

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20
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Partial bed bath

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Face,hands, Axillea and Perinal

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21
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Beginning steps

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Identify resident and yourself
Wash hands
Explain procedure
Provide privacy
Adjust bed

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22
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Ending steps

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Return bed to lowest position
Place call light and water within reach
Wash hands
Report any changes

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23
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Outpatient care

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Given to people who have had treatments and need short term skilled care does not require overnight stay

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24
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Medicaid vs Medicare

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Medicare federal health insurance program est. 1965 for 65+ has four parts

Medicaid medical assistance to low income

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25
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Four parts of Medicare

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Part A helps pay for care in hospital or nursing facility
Part B helps pay for doctor services and equipment
Part C allows private Health Insurance companies to provide Medicare benefits
Part D helps pay for medications

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26
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Chain of command

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CNA
RN
LPN/LVN
APRN
Doctor

27
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Ombudsman

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Assigned by law as the legal advocate for residents

28
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Normal blood pressure

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120/80

29
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Prone

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Laying on stomach

30
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Fowlers

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Head of the bed is elevated 45-60 degrees

31
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Semi fowlers

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Position where semi sitting up head elevated 30-45 degrees

32
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Sims

A

Laying in the left side

33
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Inconteince may be caused by

A

Nervous system disease

34
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Palletive care

A

Pain relief and comfort

35
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Why do we do vital signs

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Monitors the functioning VITAL organs of the body

36
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Chain of command

A

Line of authority within a facility

37
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Gait

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Manner of walking

38
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Flatus

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Gas in or from the stomach of intestines produced by swallowing air or by bacterial fermentation

39
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Extension

A

Straightening part of the body

40
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Cerebral palsy

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Condition marked by impaired muscle coordination

41
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Non pathogen

A

Microorganisms incapable of causing disease

42
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Sputum

A

Thick mucus coughed up from the lungs

43
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Surgical aspepsis

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State if being free of all microorganisms

44
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Scabies

A

Contagious skin diseases marked by itching and small raised red sports caused by itch mite

45
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TIA

A

Transient ischemic attack
Warning sign if strike temporary lack of o2 in brain

46
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Glaucoma

A

Condition of increased pressure within the eyeball causing gradual loss of sight

47
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RF

A

Restrict fluids

48
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Perseveration

A

The repetition of words, phrases, actions, or questions 

49
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DKA diabetic ketoacidosis

A

A complication of diabetes that is caused by having two little ins

50
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Observe and report these signs in nervous system

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Shaking
Numbness tingling
Dizzy
Bladder or vowel changed
Memory losss
Violent behavior

51
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Musculoskeletal report

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Changes in ability to preform routine movements
Aches and pains
Bruising
Increased swelling of joints

52
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Palliative care

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Treatment providing relief from discomfort and pain

53
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Cheyenne strokes

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Rapid or slow breathing

54
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Rigor Mortis

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Muscles harden and become stiff

55
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Five stages of grief

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Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance

56
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Signs of approaching death

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Cold pale skin
Confusion
Blurred vision
High temperatures or low temperatures
Cheyenne strokes
Impaired speech

57
Q

Breakdown things into steps for dementia patients

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58
Q

Causes of delirium

A

Medical condition
Dehydration
Fever
Acute infection
Drug abuse
UTI
Lack of oxygen
Loss of sleep

59
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Sundowning

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State of confusion taking place in late afternoon into night

60
Q

Deep breathing benefits

A

Muscles relax
O2 delivery improves
Blood pressure lowers
Endorphins released

61
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Axiallry

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Temperature considers least accurate
Rectal most accurate

62
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Do nots for bath time

A

Do not leave resident alone
Do not use lotions powders or oils

63
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Partial bath

A

Washes face hands underarms and Peronism under chest and back

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