enema - ANSWER the placement of a solution into the rectum and colon to empty theÂÂ
lower intestine through bowel activityÂÂ
foot drop - ANSWER The foot falls down at the ankle; permanent plantar flexionÂÂ
Fowler's position - ANSWER a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raisedÂÂ
between 45 and 60 degrees, used for eatingÂÂ
Gerontology - ANSWER study of the aging processÂÂ
ombudsman - ANSWER advocate for residentsÂÂ
palliative care - ANSWER end of life care; comfort careÂÂ
trochanter roll - ANSWER Rolled towel support placed against the hips and upper legÂÂ
to prevent external rotation of the legs.ÂÂ
how many in service hours are you required to complete per year? - ANSWER 12ÂÂ
impairment - ANSWER a loss of function or abilityÂÂ
what three things will cause you to lose your license? - ANSWER abuse, neglect,ÂÂ
misappropriation (theft)ÂÂ
TIAN - ANSWER toilet in advance of needÂÂ
If you didn't document it... - ANSWER You didn't do itÂÂ
what should you always check when entering a residents room to care for them? -ÂÂ
ANSWER make sure bed and wheelchair are lockedÂÂ
-emesis - ANSWER vomitingÂÂ
Ergonomics - ANSWER The study of workplace equipment design or how to arrangeÂÂ
and design devices, machines, or workspace so that people and things interact safelyÂÂ
and most efficiently.ÂÂ
RACE - ANSWER rescue, alarm, contain, extinguishÂÂ
PASS - ANSWER Pull, Aim, Squeeze, SweepÂÂ
What is RACE used for? - ANSWER firesÂÂ
what is PASS used for? - ANSWER fire extinguisherÂÂ
why do fire alarms have strobe lights? - ANSWER for the deafÂÂ
What is medical asepsis? - ANSWER process of removing pathogens. cleanÂÂ
conditions. also referred to as aseptic techniqueÂÂ
What is sepsis? - ANSWER life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by aÂÂ
dysregulated host response to infectionÂÂ