HCA201A - FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
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What is multiple sclerosis?
A disease in which the immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves.
Caring for patient with paralysis
- assist with ADL
-follow care plan
-safety
-prevent falls
-call bell in reach
-check for bed sores
-reposition every 2hr
-assist with rom
Symptoms of MS
Blurred vision, weakness, loss of muscular control, difficulty with speech and
swallowing, and urinary incontinence
Care for patient with cast
-keep cast dry
-monitor for signs of infection
-monitor circulation
-don't let client itch under cast
-elevate cast to reduce swelling
Types of bed rest
1. Strict bed rest
2. Bed rest with commode privileges
3. Bed rest with bathroom privileges (also BRP)
4. Bed rest
Goals of rehabilitation
Restore client to highest level of functioning ability
to develop and promote a clients independence
to help a client to feel in control of his life
to help client accept or adapt to the limitations of a disability
How to prevent orthostatic hypotension
Change positions slowly
Rase head of bed or use pillows
Have client sit up on the edge of the bed with feet dangling
Stay close to client when they stand
Monitor vital signs
What to do if a patient falls
Don't move patient
Call 911
100% CORRECT A+ GRADED. Buy Quality Materials!
What is multiple sclerosis?
A disease in which the immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves.
Caring for patient with paralysis
- assist with ADL
-follow care plan
-safety
-prevent falls
-call bell in reach
-check for bed sores
-reposition every 2hr
-assist with rom
Symptoms of MS
Blurred vision, weakness, loss of muscular control, difficulty with speech and
swallowing, and urinary incontinence
Care for patient with cast
-keep cast dry
-monitor for signs of infection
-monitor circulation
-don't let client itch under cast
-elevate cast to reduce swelling
Types of bed rest
1. Strict bed rest
2. Bed rest with commode privileges
3. Bed rest with bathroom privileges (also BRP)
4. Bed rest
Goals of rehabilitation
Restore client to highest level of functioning ability
to develop and promote a clients independence
to help a client to feel in control of his life
to help client accept or adapt to the limitations of a disability
How to prevent orthostatic hypotension
Change positions slowly
Rase head of bed or use pillows
Have client sit up on the edge of the bed with feet dangling
Stay close to client when they stand
Monitor vital signs
What to do if a patient falls
Don't move patient
Call 911
