The Geriatric Nursing (Elder Care) is a 3-4 month program designed to provide students with essential skills and knowledge for a career in nursing. Covering topics from Issues and concepts in healthcare through to Supporting emotional and social needs of the elderly this course is designed to ensure students are well-prepared for the demands of the healthcare industry.
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| Chapters | 32 |
|---|---|
| Category | Heart NSTA/TVET |
| Author | Christopher Bennett |
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To be a geriatric nurse you MUST have love for the elderly.
ELDERLY PEOPLE NEEDS SPIRITUAL HELP TOO.
Geriatric notes
THE ABRAHAM MASLOW HIERACHY SHOWS THAT IN ORDER TO SURVIVE THE HUMAN BASIC NEEDS MUST BE MET FIRST.
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Read carefully and a...
HANDWASHING IS THE KEY METHOD OF INFECTION CONTROL,
see quiz from Monday September 23,2024
HANDWASHING TECHNIQUE AND DONNING AND DOFFING ( REMOVING) OF PPE.
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INSTRUCTION: This te...
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EXPLAIN WHY DO WE WA...
AS A GERIATRIC NURSE YOU MUST MASTER TO CRAFT TO PROVIDE CARE EFFECTIVELY. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS, ADD PICTURES WHERE NECESSARY.
When making bed it must always be wrinkle free.
YOU MUST BE TO ASSESS THE SKIN AND GIVE REPORT BASE ON ASSESSMENT.
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What is the definiti...
PERINEAL CARE AND DOCUMENTATION
EFFLEURAGE IS IMPORTANT TO IMPROVE CIRCULATION
GET HELP WHEN MOVING IMMOBILE PATIENT TO PREVENT SHEARING AND FRICTION.
VITAL SIGN IS THE SIGNS OF LIFE NORMALLY DONE BY TAKING TEMPERATURE, PULSE, RESPIRATION AND BLOOD PRESSURE.
Pulse and respiration is done in 1 minute each.
CREATE INDIVIDUAL NORM
IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW TO CONVERT FROM FAHRENHEIT TO CELSIUS AND VICE VERSA.
A -MAINTAIN OPEN AIRWAY
B- MAINTAIN BREATHING
C- MAINTAIN CIRCULATION TO BE EFFECTIVE WE DO
C-COMPRESSIONS
A-AIRWAY
B-BREATHING
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END OF MONTH TEST
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Lots of care recipient suffers from trypanophobia( fear of needles).
DRABC action plan, check for danger, response, airway, breathing , ventilation and circulation.