enema - ANSWER the placement of a solution into the rectum and colon to empty the 

lower intestine through bowel activity 

foot drop - ANSWER The foot falls down at the ankle; permanent plantar flexion 

Fowler's position - ANSWER a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised 

between 45 and 60 degrees, used for eating 

Gerontology - ANSWER study of the aging process 

ombudsman - ANSWER advocate for residents 

palliative care - ANSWER end of life care; comfort care 

trochanter roll - ANSWER Rolled towel support placed against the hips and upper leg 

to prevent external rotation of the legs. 

how many in service hours are you required to complete per year? - ANSWER 12 

impairment - ANSWER a loss of function or ability 

what three things will cause you to lose your license? - ANSWER abuse, neglect, 

misappropriation (theft) 

TIAN - ANSWER toilet in advance of need 

If you didn't document it... - ANSWER You didn't do it 

what should you always check when entering a residents room to care for them? - 

ANSWER make sure bed and wheelchair are locked 

-emesis - ANSWER vomiting 

Ergonomics - ANSWER The study of workplace equipment design or how to arrange 

and design devices, machines, or workspace so that people and things interact safely 

and most efficiently. 

RACE - ANSWER rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish 

PASS - ANSWER Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep 

What is RACE used for? - ANSWER fires 

what is PASS used for? - ANSWER fire extinguisher 

why do fire alarms have strobe lights? - ANSWER for the deaf 

What is medical asepsis? - ANSWER process of removing pathogens. clean 

conditions. also referred to as aseptic technique 

What is sepsis? - ANSWER life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a 

dysregulated host response to infection