Body Systems & Vital Signs
A nursing assistant notices a resident’s pulse is 112 beats per minute while resting. This should be reported as:
What is Tachycardia
Before moving a resident up in bed, the FIRST safety step is to:
What is lock the bed wheels
A resident suddenly becomes restless, confused, and short of breath. The NA should suspect:
What is hypoxia
A resident with diabetes becomes shaky, sweaty, and confused.
What is hypoglycemia
This should always be kept within the resident’s reach for safety.
What is a call light
Blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
What is an artery
A transfer belt is MOST commonly used for residents who:
What is can assist with standing
The absence of breathing
What is apnea
Heartburn is commonly associated with what illness.
What is GERD
This type of pain commonly occurs after surgery or injury.
What is acute pain
What is resting calmly
Best position for a resident having trouble breathing
What is high-fowler's
Tuberculosis is spread mainly through this.
What is airborne droplets
Yellowing of the skin and eyes may indicate this.
What is jaundice
This environmental condition helps promote resident comfort and relaxation.
What is a clean, odor-free room
Hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels
What is insulin
A resident is sitting on the side of the bed before standing.
What is dangling
When assisting with coughing exercises, the resident should usually inhale through the:
What is nose
A resident coughing during meals may be experiencing:
What is dysphagia
When speaking to a hearing-impaired resident, the CNA should do this while talking.
What is face the resident
Liquid portion of blood
What is plasma
The BEST way to reduce friction and shearing during repositioning is to use:
What is a transfer/lift/draw sheet
Swelling in the feet and ankles is commonly seen with:
What is right-sided heart failure
Untreated severe low or high blood sugar can lead to:
What is death
Laughing loudly at the nurses’ station may make residents feel this way.
What is embarrassed, uncomfortable, or ignored