factors such as _________ all affect the person's appetite - level of alertness, the amount of
energy the person has to chew, and any sensory losses such as vision, taste, or smell
A person lying on their back is in the - supine position
A person sitting up at a 90 degree angle is in - Fowlers position
A person with mental impairment... - should be encouraged to do as much as possible for
themselves
a residents bed should be in _____________ when the resident is sitting on the side of the bed with
_____________________ - low position; bottoms of feet in nonskid footwear flat on the floor
A safety concern to remember when transferring, lifting, or ambulating a patient is to - be careful
of any tubing the patient may have
a stage 2 decubitus ulcer is the skin may __________ but a ___________ - may not be broken;
blister like sore could be present
A therapeutic diet is ordered by a - Dr.
without attention from the nursing team, complications may occur such as.... - poor circulation,
constipation, respiratory difficulties, and incontinency from an inability to get to the bathroom
A written outline which identifies a residents need and how health care workers will meet them -
A careplan
areas of the body that are most likely to develop pressure ulcers - ears, hips, and tailbone
, As people near death the last sense to go is the sense of _______ - hearing
body alignment has to do with - positioning the patients body correctly
30cc - 1 oz
complications of mobility could be - poor circulation, constipation, respiratory and urinary
infections
Daily activities necessary for people to complete needs of personal hygiene - ADLs
Dementia - the progressive deterioration that interferes with a person's life activities
________ is an essential nutrient - Water
dentures should be stored overnight in water that is - room temperature or tepid
devices often used to prevent pressure ulcers are: - heel protectors, foot boards, and special
mattresses
due to the aging process normal temperature is ________ than the average adult - lower
factors that increase a patients risk of getting a decubitus ulcer: - incontinence, poor nutrition,
and inactivity
for effective communication it is important to - speak clearly and slowly
giving a back rub you should massage the lotion into the residents skin - using gentle strokes and
remember to warm up the lotion in your hand before hand