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Three examples of restraints
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Bed rails
Geri Chair
Lap locks
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List six nursing care measures to ensure residents' safety
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Check hearing aid
Place call light within reach
Check bed brakes
Lock wheel chair brakes
Clean glasses
Side rails should be up - if allowed
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Identify five common causes of accidents in a long-term care facility
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Tumors
Tremors
Dizziness
Confusion
Forgetfullness
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Identify two types of residents who may require specific safety measures
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Confused
Elderly
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Describe four restraint alternatives
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Chair alarms
Provide planned daily activities
Stop signs at exits
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Physical restraint
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Restricts freedom of movement
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List five things the NA can do to provide a safe environment for the resident
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Clean untidy conditions
Provide adequate lighting
Wipe up spills
Keep all walkways free of hazards
Report extension cord use to nurse
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Give three reasons for using safety devices
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Insures resident's safety
prevent a resident from injuring themselves or others
help resident maintain proper body position
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Name two gender diferences that affect behavior
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Girls are passive when w/ boys, but not with other girls
Aggression is more favorable in males than females
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List three behaviors you may see if the resident's needs are not being met
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Become dependent
Jealousy
Depression
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List the four challenges associated with aging
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Death of a spouse
retirement
establishing relationships
decreased strength
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Name seven nursing approaches that will satisfy the resident's emotional needs
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Let them know you like them
Never argue with them
Accept their personality
Make them comfortable
Treat the same by everyone
Be pleasant
Respect dignity
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What are the three main organs of the nervous system
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Brain
Spinal cord
Nerves
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What is the function of the nervous system
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Controls and coordinates the body activites
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List two emotional responses that may result from confusion
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Memory
thinking impairment
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