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how often should compression stockings be removed?
daily
Name one way a NA can assist a resident who has had a stroke, with dressing.
Review guidelines for assisting with dressing:
•Dress weaker side first. Undress stronger side first.
•Use assistive equipment to help resident dress himself.
What is arthrosclerosis
A hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels
Name 2 things that can cause pneumonia.
bacterial, viral, or fungal infection
What can help improve symptoms after a stroke?
Rehab, rehabilitation.
What should you do if a resident complains of phantom pain?
report it to the nurse
Daily double
What determines what type of symptoms a person has from a stroke?
What is the number one way to prevent fractures in the elderly?
Prevent falls
What PPE should be worn when monitoring a blood glucose level?
gloves
What is the purpose of an abduction pillow
To immobilize and position the hips and lower extremities
This is a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes cough, fatigue, and bloody sputum
TB (Tuberculosis)
What is the difference between an acute and chronic illness?
acute illness: an illness that has rapid onset, is usually short-term, and is treated immediately.
chronic illness: a disease or condition that is long-term or long-lasting and requires management of symptoms.
How is the first stage of HIV similar to other viral infections
symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, cough, fatigue, and swollen lymph glands
What is the difference between benign and malignant tumors.
Benign- non-cancerous
Malignant- cancerous
Name 2 ways a NA can assist a resident with an amputation.
•Be supportive
•Help with ADLs
•Assist with changes of position as ordered
•Perform ROM exercises as ordered
•Report complaints of pain (such as phantom limb pain) to the nurse
•Follow care plan for care of prosthesis and stump
a group of symptoms including memory loss, poor coordination, paralysis, and confusion that occur in the late stages of AIDS due to damage to the central nervous system
AIDS dementia complex
What type of precautions should be used with residents who have HIV/AIDS
standard precautions
How is the cause of gonorrhea different than genital herpes and genital HPV.
Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection the others are caused by viruses
What are 3 responsibilities of NAs when it comes to cast care?
•Elevate extremity in cast to help stop swelling.
•Observe for swelling, skin discoloration, cast tightness, pressure, sores, changes in skin temperature, pain, burning, numbness or tingling, drainage, bleeding, or odor.
•Protect resident’s skin from edges of cast.
•Keep cast dry at all times.
•Do not insert or allow resident to insert anything into cast.
•Tell the nurse if pain medication is needed.
•Use bed cradles as needed.
What is the difference between MS and MD?
MS: later onset, autoimmune
MD: present at birth, genetic
list 3 things a NA should remember when caring for someone with a hip replacement.
•Do not perform ROM exercises on the operative side
•Legs cannot be crossed and hip cannot be bent more than 90°
•Follow instructions for applying the abductor pillow
•Stand on unaffected side for transfers and use a pillow between thighs when transferring from bed
•For chair or toilet transfers, the stronger leg should stand first and the operative leg should be straight
Dress the affected side first
List 2 differences in the symptoms between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
hyperthyroidism
a condition in which the thyroid produces too much thyroid hormone, causing body processes to speed up, resulting in rapid heartbeat, sweating, weight loss, and nervousness.
hypothyroidism
a condition in which the body lacks thyroid hormone, causing the body processes to slow down, resulting in fatigue, weight gain, constipation, and intolerance to cold.
What are 2 differences between Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational diabetes
type 1 diabetes
a type of diabetes in which the pancreas produces no insulin or too little insulin; is usually diagnosed in children and young adults and will continue throughout a person’s life.
type 2 diabetes
a common form of diabetes in which either the body does not produce enough insulin or the body fails to properly use insulin; typically develops after age 35 and is the milder form of diabetes.
Gestational diabetes
occurs during pregnancy and goes away after delivery
Parkinson's
What is the difference between asthma, bronchitis, and COPD
Asthma a chronic inflammatory disease caused by a hyperreactive respiratory system
bronchitis: an irritation and inflammation of the lining of the bronchi.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a chronic, progressive, and incurable lung disease that causes difficulty breathing, weakness, and a high risk of lung infections.