Basic skills
This vital sign measures how fast the heart beats.
What is pulse?
This federal law protects a patient private health information.
 What is HIPAA?
What position should a resident be in during and after eating?
High fowler
What does RACE stand for in fire safety?
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate
What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free?
to prevent bed sores
This tool is used to measure blood pressure.
What is a sphygmomanometer?
This type of communication involves listening, eye contact, and body language.
What is active listening?
A DNR order means:
What is Do Not Resuscitate — no CPR will be performed.
The acronym for using a fire extinguisher
What is PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)?
True/false
CNAs are allowed to change sterile dressings if trained.
False
This type of bath involves only washing the face, hands, armpits, and perineal area.
What is a partial bed bath?
What is the difference between active and passive ROM?
What is active = resident does the movements; passive = CNA assists completely.
This is the term for difficulty swallowing
What is dysphagia?
If a resident begins to fall, your first action should be
What is ease them to the floor?
What is the term for practices used to reduce the spread of germs?
Standard precautions
What is the term for using proper movements to prevent injury when lifting or moving residents?
What is body mechanics
What should you do if you find a resident having a seizure?
What is stay with them, protect their head, and call the nurse—don’t restrain or put anything in their mouth?
If a resident is NPO, it means:
What is nothing by mouth
True/false
Gloves must be worn when feeding a resident.
False
When removing PPE, which item should be removed last?
Mask
What is the normal range for a residents pulse.
60/100
This ethical principle means do no harm.
What is non-maleficence?
Where is the apical pulse located?
What is on the left chest, under the nipple (5th intercostal space, midclavicular line)?
A resident begins choking while eating. They are coughing forcefully and able to speak. What should you do first?
Encourage the resident to keep coughing
How to Don PPE
GOWN,gloves,mask,goggles
Gown
Mask
Goggles
Gloves