enema - ANSWER the placement of a solution into the rectum and colon to empty theÂ
lower intestine through bowel activityÂ
foot drop - ANSWER The foot falls down at the ankle; permanent plantar flexionÂ
Fowler's position - ANSWER a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raisedÂ
between 45 and 60 degrees, used for eatingÂ
Gerontology - ANSWER study of the aging processÂ
ombudsman - ANSWER advocate for residentsÂ
palliative care - ANSWER end of life care; comfort careÂ
trochanter roll - ANSWER Rolled towel support placed against the hips and upper legÂ
to prevent external rotation of the legs.Â
how many in service hours are you required to complete per year? - ANSWER 12Â
impairment - ANSWER a loss of function or abilityÂ
what three things will cause you to lose your license? - ANSWER abuse, neglect,Â
misappropriation (theft)Â
TIAN - ANSWER toilet in advance of needÂ
If you didn't document it... - ANSWER You didn't do itÂ
what should you always check when entering a residents room to care for them? -Â
ANSWER make sure bed and wheelchair are lockedÂ
-emesis - ANSWER vomitingÂ
Ergonomics - ANSWER The study of workplace equipment design or how to arrangeÂ
and design devices, machines, or workspace so that people and things interact safelyÂ
and most efficiently.Â
RACE - ANSWER rescue, alarm, contain, extinguishÂ
PASS - ANSWER Pull, Aim, Squeeze, SweepÂ
What is RACE used for? - ANSWER firesÂ
what is PASS used for? - ANSWER fire extinguisherÂ
why do fire alarms have strobe lights? - ANSWER for the deafÂ
What is medical asepsis? - ANSWER process of removing pathogens. cleanÂ
conditions. also referred to as aseptic techniqueÂ
What is sepsis? - ANSWER life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by aÂ
dysregulated host response to infectionÂ