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What is a prosthesis - ANS a device that replaces a body part that is missing or deformed b/c
of an accident, injury, illness or birth defect
what is prosthesis intended to do - ANS improved a persons ability to function and/or
improve appearance.
what is a transfer belt - ANS safety device used to transfer residents who are weak, unsteady
or uncoordinated
what is a transfer belt called when used to help residents walk - ANS gait belt
ambulating aka - ANS walking
a patient who is ambulating is one who can do what? - ANS get in and out of bed
what is rehab - ANS care that is given by specialists
i.e PT, OT, speech therapists
Scope of practice definition - ANS defines the tasks that health care providers are legally
allowed to do and how to do them correctly.
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, Scope of practice for the LNA - ANS perform assigned nursing tasks, assist with routine
personal care and observe and report any changes in residents conditions and abilities
what is infection control - ANS Sets of methods practiced in healthcare facilities to prevent
and control the spread of disease
two types of precautions within the infection prevention system - ANS 1. standard
precautions
2. transmission based
what are standard precautions - ANS means treating blood, body fluids, non-intact skin and
mucous membranes as if they were infected
when should standard precautions be used - ANS with every patient
what are transmission based precautions - ANS used when caring for persons who are
infected or suspect of being infected with a disease.
when is transmission base precautions used - ANS in addition to standard precautions
3 categories of transmission base precautions - ANS 1. Airborne
2. droplet
3. contact
PPE (personal protective equipment) - ANS equipment that helps protect employees from
serious workplace injuries resulting from contact with workplace hazards
Correct order that an NA should follow when donning PPE - ANS 1. wash hands
2. put on gown
3. put on mask
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