CNA 1
End of life care for a person, when nothing else can be done.
What is hospice?
Consists of Inspiration and Expiration.
What is Respiration?
This is how long a person should use friction for when washing their hands.
What is 20 seconds?
Walking a resident is called _____________.
What is ambulating/ambulation?
Residents who are unconscious may still be able to ________.
What is "Hear"?
A federal act that has a goal of improving care conditions for people in long-term (LTC) facilities.
What is OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) of 1987?
If a resident has weakness on one side, the CNA should start with the ________ side when dressing (putting clothes on).
What is the weaker/dependent side?
Unit of measurement used when recording liquid intake/output.
What are Milliliters (mLs)?
A federal organization that works to provide protection for health care professionals by preventing on-the-job injuries.
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)?
An accreditation agency that ensures a facility is meeting "higher" standards and giving adequate care to the patients and residents.
What is The Joint Commission?
Medical term used to describe this respiratory rate - RR 22.
What is tachypnea?
Tool used to measure a blood pressure reading.
What is a sphygmomanometer?
A group of 5 questions a CNA should ask themselves when deciding whether a tasks has been correctly delegated to them.
What are the 5 Rights of Delegation?
Sweet "fruity" breath can be a sign of the onset of ______________.
What is diabetes? or Hyperglycemia?
Muscles decreasing in size due to immobility, inactivity, aging.
What is atrophy?
For someone with diabetes, too little food can cause _____________.
What is Hypoglycemia?
Involuntary contractions that help move food into the stomach and intestines.
What is Peristalsis?
This is used to help lift a person up in the bed, preventing shearing of skin on the mattress.
What is a draw sheet?
This describes the state in which the body systems are functioning in perfect balance
What is homeostasis?
Is this Subjective or Objective information: Mr. Jones weighs 180lbs.
What is Objective?
Document that details interventions a person would want completed on their behalf if they are unable to make their own medical decisions.
What is an advance directive?
This term is used to describe skin that has a bluish discoloration, often due to low oxygen levels.
What is cyanosis?
This is the bed position that residents must be in to eat while in bed.
What is High-Fowlers?
This medical device is inserted into the stomach can be used to help feed clients who can't eat.
What is a Nasogastric (NG) Tube? or Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastronomy (PEG) Tube?
This is the person who can help resolve disputes between residents and long-term care facilities.
Who is an Ombudsman?