Rules of charting Never, What do you know about the elderly and infections, why are they more susceptible, Care Plan, List tasks and responsibilities of Nurse Aide, Are there any limitations?, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE), Nonverbal com...
NURC 1001 Review Guide Exam 1 Rules of charting - Ans Never write inflammatory statements or argue on charts, do not leave blank lines between test, if you make a mistake mark it out with straight line, if you must add information write a separate addendum and sign and date, for comput er charting do not copy and past someone else's note, always sign your note AND print your name, always leave room below your note for your notes to be amended and co -
signed by attending/resident, medical student's note should always be more detailed than resident because of less clinical judgement and experience What do you know about the elderly and infections, why are they more susceptible - Ans - impaired immune system - skin breakdown - poor nutrition / hydration - Chronic Diseases Care Plan - Ans A plan developed for each resident to achieve certain goals; it outlines the steps and tasks that the care team must perform. List tasks and responsibilities of Nurse Aide - Ans - ADL: Activities of Daily Living - Perform delegated takes - dress and und ress - bathe - mobility - elimination - eating and drinking - bed mobility Are there any limitations? - Ans Yes - nothing inside the body - no giving drugs or oxygen Methicillin -resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) - Ans a strain of the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus that has become resistant to the antibacterial action of the antibiotic methicillin, a form of penicillin Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) - Ans a strain of enterococcus that cannot be controlled with antibiotics; it is spread through direct and indirect contact Nonverbal communication - Ans - appearance - facial expressions - eye contact - hand movements
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