Dementia
Nursing should encourage demented residents to sit alone in the TV lounge. True/False
False you should encourage them to exercise, read a book, socialize instead.
How often is mouth care (including brushing teeth or dentures) generally done?
Twice a day
As a Baylor employee how often may you take time off.
Every 6th Weekend
When team members are genuinely transparent and honest with one another they can build?
Trust
The most basic and effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
What is hand hygiene
A common cause of wandering in dementia patients is this, often triggered by anxiety, restlessness, or agitation.
What is Agitation
A CNA can trim the toenails of a resident who has diabetes. True/False?
False, but should be providing nail care to all non diabetic residents during bathing and as needed.
When the is a discrepancy in Narcotic count that cannot be resolved you must do this.
What is call DON or On Call
How many years has FGH been involved with 5 star program
6 years
Gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection fall under this category of protective equipment.
What is PPE (personal protective equipment)
Where can a CNA look to see if the resident has specific interventions for problem behaviors?
Care Plan or Care Plan Sheets
How often should you shave male residents?
Daily, unless they prefer a different interval
How often must you validate your hours and what day of the week. So you get a paycheck.
Every two weeks prior to payroll Monday
Results, Accountability, commitment, conflict and trust are the 5 behaviors of what kind of team.
Cohesive Team
What are the steps for properly disposing of urine or eliminated material?
What is pour into the toilet, rinse the container, pour the rinsed liquid into the toilet, and do not dry the container, placing it in the "dirty area?
If a resident is experiencing sundowning, these interventions may help, such as dimming lights, providing soothing music, and maintaining a calm environment.
What are environmental adjustments or comfort measures
How can a CNA demonstrate active listening?
Show empathy and understanding by acknowledging their concerns and validating their feelings.
How often should a bedridden resident be turned to prevent skin breakdown?
What is at least every two hours?
Raising your voice at work, Using strong language, excluding team member with conversations, expressing anger through indirect actions is what kind of behavior at work?
Unacceptable
This is an important part of infection control for residents.
Keeping their environment clean and organized)
Name one of the two main goals for residents with dementia?
Maintain quality of life and maintain the highest level of possible functioning.
Beginning communication with a confused resident involves what approaches?
Approaching from within the field of vision, speaking calmly and friendly, using short, simple sentences, and demonstrating requests.
What is the primary role of a CNA in a healthcare setting?
What is to provide or assist with routine personal care, observe and report changes in patient conditions, assist with personalized care and assist nurses in patient care?
Name the 5 areas of our mission statement?
It is appropriate to wash your hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizer after getting urine splattered on them. True/False
False. alcohol based hand sanitizer should only be used for non-soiled hands.