Hodgepodge
Sitting up with legs hanging over the side of the bed
dangeling
What device should be used to assist in transferring a resident from a bed to a wheelchair
gait belt
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
True or False: Pressure injuries can lead to life-threatening infections
True
Sensations experienced after a resident has received an amputation
phantom limb
Food should be placed in the resident's stronger or weaker side when assisting with meals?
Stronger
What should be used to cleanse an artificial eye?
water or normal saline
How many feet does a quad cane have?
4
Which side should the CNA stand on when assisting a resident ambulate with a cane, walker, or crutches?
weaker side
Position that a resident should be placed in to eat
Fowlers - high fowlers
Position an unconscious resident should be placed in for oral care
lateral or side lying
Term for the condition which occurs when a resident lacks support to the bottom of the feet resulting in permanent flexion
Foot drop
Stage of a pressure ulcer when the skin over the wound is gone and underlying tissue and muscle is exposed
Stage III
What term is used for taking a pulse on the inner aspect, thumb side of the wrist
radial
When shaving a resident with a safety razor, what direction should you shave?
The direction of hair growth
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infections in a healthcare facility?
Hand washing
What should be done if a resident is choking and is unable to speak, breathe, or cough?
Heimlich maneuver or abdominal thrusts
What precautions should be followed with all residents in order to prevent infections
standard precautions
Restraints can only be applied after what has been attempted?
Least invasive strategies
What do the initials DNR mean?
Do not resusitate
What are the 4 main vital signs CNAs are responsible for documenting?
Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, B/P
What does the acronym RACE stand for?
Rescue/remove, Activate alarm, contain fire, extinguish
Convert 5:00pm to military time
1700
Name of healthcare setting in which most residents will pass within 6 months or less.
Hospice
Ignoring a call light could result in the CNA being charged with what
Neglect