| A | B |
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| proper disposal of a patient's meds upon admission | the nurse takes meds to nursing station |
| True or False: All patients recieve water upon admission? | false |
| True or False: All patients are taken out in a wheel chair when discharged | True |
| In relation to the patient ,,Where do you place the hemstitching on the bed sheets? | away from the patient |
| Name 3 precaustions taken after placing a patient in the bed. | put bed in low position, raise siderails, put call light within reach |
| When transfering a client from the bed to wheelchair the wheel chair should be placed on what side? | The patient's stronger side |
| True or False: toenails should be cut following the curvature of the toe. | False |
| True or False: It is safe to use a safety razor on all patients. | False |
| what is the proper procedure for shaving a patient? | Smooth downward strokes especially over the upper lip |
| explain the proper procedure for dressing and undressing a patient with one sided paralysis | undress the unaffected side first and dress the affected side first |
| define a fracture pan and when is it used? | bedpan used for broken hips or on patients with hip surgery and the small end goes toward the head |
| differentiate between unlicensed and licensed nursing personel | unlicensed would be a nursing assistant with a certificate ..licensed would be a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse,or practical nurse all with a license |
| define occupied bed | bed made that a patient is lying in |
| define closed bed | bed that made ready for a new admission |
| define open bed | a bed that is made that a patient is using but not actually in the bed at the time |
| What position is used to adminster an enema | Sim's |
| What is a trochanter roll? | towel or pillow used to prevent external rotation of hips |
| What is palntar flexion and how do you prevent it? | foot drop/ footboard |
| What water temperature is recommended for bath water? | 105 to 110 |
| during a bed bath what part of the body is washed first? | eyes |
| What part of the body is washed last during a bed bath? | perineal area |
| Waht body position is used when performing oral care on a bed bound patient? | side lying |
| What can be used to prevent water from getting in the ears when washing a patients hair? | cotton balls |
| True or False: When changing a patient's gown place the clean gown on top of the dirty gown. | True |
| swelling from fluid | edema |
| contractures | shortening of muscles due to lack of activity |
| Define Thrombophlebitis | blood clots in the veins |
| how can you help prevent thrombophlebitis | elastic stockings |
