Psw: Final Exam Study Set - Questions & Detailed Solutions

Turning the immobile patient - frequency: {Ans: at least every 2 hours, or as directed by the care plan}Determining Interventions: {Ans: An intervention is an action or measure taken by the health care team to help the client meet a goal. An intervention does not need a physician's order but may come with a physician's order.}anaphylaxis {Ans: is a severe sensitivity to an antigen (allergic reaction) that occurs rapidly and causes a life-threatening response involving the whole body. The reaction can lead to difficulty breathing and shock and can ultimately lead to death.}neglect {Ans: the failure to meet basic needs of a dependent person. Victims of neglect are usually children, people with disabilities, and frail older adults. Neglect occurs when a clean, comfortable and safe environment is not provided. Neglect can be intentional or unintentional.}Role of Registered Nurse (RN) {Ans: assesses, makes nursing diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care. Tends to clients with unstable health conditions; provides direct client care, administers medications, supervises support workers}Role of the occupational therapist {Ans: Focuses on rehabilitation; teaches clients skills needed to perform ADLs; designs adaptive equipment for ADLs}Development: {Ans: refers to changes in psychological and