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test 4 for NA-1 program

70 cards·by kaykelly327
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what do nurses do to support comfort measures?
supportive talks, gentle touch, music, warm or cold packs, re-positioning, and comfort
when to ask about pain?
during personal care, transfer or ambulation, following activities
what are some effects of pain?
giving up hope, depression, suicide, and negative effect on immune system
what are common causes of pain?
arthritis, bone fractures, pressure sores, nerve pain
what questions should nurse aides ask when thinking critically?
what am i trying to do? what problems/problem do i need to solve? what info do i need and where can i get it?
common causes of pain cont.?
what basic concepts do i need to use? what am i missing?
what is the nursing care plan
responsibility of nurse to provide a written plan of care
what is nursing diagnosis
a health problem that nurses can treat using nursing measures
what does assessment mean?
collecting information about a resident
what are signs/symptoms of fluid overload?
weight gain, fatigue, coughing, increase in heart rate
what effects the patients appetite and/or digestion?
emotional strain, constipation, less activity than usual, and foul taste in the mouth
nurse aide's role with edema is?
to obtain a accurate weight, increase pillows per resident, and restrict fluids
what is important about good nutrition?
promotes physical and mental health, aids in healing, and helps avoid or manage common disease
what are some characteristics of good nutrition?
healthy body, alert expression, healthy and shiny hair, and clear skin and bright eyes
what are some characteristics of poor nutrition?
changes in weight, irregular elimination, poor sleep, and dull hair, eyes, and skin
aspiration is?
accidentally breathing in of food, fluids, vomit, or other objects into the lungs
what causes dysphagia?
illness, weakness, some medicines, and problems with teeth or dentures
what are symptoms of dysphagia?
heart burn, food getting stuck, and hoarseness after eating
how do nurse aides prevent aspiration?
feed slowly, avoid distractions, offer smaller food amounts, and provide mouth care after meals
when does dehydration occur?
with bleeding, dementia, fever, increase in voiding, vomiting, excessive sweating, fluid restriction, and poor fluid intake
what is the nurse aides role in preventing dehydration?
determine preferences of fluids and offer, assure water pitcher and cup are within reach, offer assistance, and use assistive devices
what are warning signs of dehydration?
drinks little or no fluids during meals, needs help drinking, and has trouble swallowing
signs/symptoms of dehydration are?
severe thirst, cracked lips, sunken eyes, and flushed face
edema is?
when tissues swell with water
what worries people when it comes to pain?
family is worried about side effects/addiction and some people do not want to bother the nurse
who came up with the pain definition and what is she?
Margo McCaffery, and she is an expert in pain
what is the pain scale called?
wong baker
incident reports shouldnt be seen as?
punishment
what position should a patient be in when feeding?
fowler position
what do calorie controlled diets not cntain
concentrated sugars
how many min. do patients get to eat?
30 minutes
what is not a symptom of dehydration?
edema
what is the greatest safety hazard at meal time?
choking
if a colon study was ordered for a patient, what preparations would not be ordered?
fat-free supper the night before the study
what percentage would food and beverages have if its high in nutrients?
20 percent
a patient whose illness requires a special diet is called?
diabetic patient
what government agency is responsible for Nutrition Fact Labels?
FDA
Protein is?
needed by every cell to grow new and help with tissue repair
fats is?
a good source of energy and flavors food
what does intake equal?
output
1 fluid ounce equals
30 ml
what do you ask about pain?
what were you doing when it started, are you in pain, where is the pain, and when did it start
chronic pain is?
long term and can be for 6 months or more
pain is?
anything a patient says it is, occurring whenever the patient says it does
critical thinking is?
thinking on ones feet
when is an incident report needed?
when a resident falls, someone makes a sexual remark or advance, and when an angry outburst by family or staff happens
incident reports are?
method of documenting facts surrounding any unexpected event in a health care setting
implementation is?
nursing measures carried out during resident care
where are nutrition facts found on?
food and beverages
which nutrients should you get more of?
dietary fiber, minerals: calcium and iron, and vitamins: a and c
what two things do the servings part tell you?
shows # of servings and shows amount of 1 serving for a food or beverage
nutrients are?
substance found in food and fluids used for growth and maintenance of health
what are special diets called?
therapeutic or modified diets
1 ml is?
1 cc
nurse aides do what when it comes to pain?
take and active role in pain management
acute pain is?
temporary and last a few hours to 6 months, goes away when healing is complete
what do incident reports tell
who, what, when and where
evaluation is ?
deciding if nursing measures worked or were effective and whether goal was met
planning is?
setting of resident goals that are prioritized
acute pain does what?
serves a purpose (warns body of a problem that needs fixing)
what are the 5 steps of nurse processing?
assessments, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
nursing process is?
a method used by nurses to plan and deliver nursing care to the resident
carbohydrate is ?
supplies energy and helps body us fats
percent daily value tells you what?
whether a food or beverage is h or l in nutrients
what nutrients should you get less of?
sodium, total fats, and cholesterol
nutrition is?
when the body takes in and uses foods and fluids to maintain health
advanced diet is ?
food that is gradually reintroduced to the resident
enteral nutrient is
feeds the resident through a tube through the gastrointestinal tract
intravenous fluids (IV)
feeds the resident through the veins
when may edema occur?
kidney and heart disease