Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- Oxygen, Water, Nutrition
- Body temperature, Elimination, Shelter, Sexual Expression
- Physical Safety
- Physiological Safety
- Affection and Companionship
- Self Respect and Respect for Others
- Fulfillment
Patient Position Overview
- Trochanter Roll
- Trapeze Bar
- Ankle-Foot Orthotic (AFO) Devices
- Fowlers Position
- Supine Position
- Trendelenburg
- Side-Lying Position
- Prone Position
- Sims' Position
- Reposition q2 Hours/Prevent Skin Breakdown
- Confirm Body Alignment
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Adults
- Scan Scene
- Activate Emergency Response System
- Check For Breathing (Max 10 Seconds)
- Open Airway
- Compressions: 2 Inches Deep (100-120 Compressions/Min)
- Airway: Ensure Airway is Still Open
- Breathing: Administer 2 Rescue Breaths
- Repeat C-A-B Sequence (30:2) Until Help Arrives
Airway, Breathing, Circulation (ABC's)
- Changed Sound of Voice
- "See-saw" Respirations
- Stridor
- Normal Respiratory Rate: 12–20 Breaths/Min
- Use of Accessory Muscles in Respiration
- Cyanosis
- Color of Hands and Digits
- Normal Capillary Refill Time (CRT): 2 Seconds
- Decreased LOC
- Initial ‘Look, Listen and Feel” Assessment
- Emergency Treatment
- Prioritization in Exam Questions