CNA 1
This is the written plan of action developed to meet each resident's needs.
What is the Care Plan?
This is what you should do if while assisting a resident to sit on the edge of the bed and they complain of persistent dizziness
What is help him lie down and call for the nurse?
This disease causes infectious diarrhea and is associated with antibiotic use
What is C-Diff?
This is given to all residents on admission to the facility to ensure they know their rights.
What is the residents bill of rights
This position is usually considered the CNA's immediate supervisor
What is the charge/staff nurse?
This is the nation's health protection agency that develop interventions for infections
What is CDC?
This is how many hours of in-service education the CNA is required to complete for renewal
What is 12 hours?
This is a device that supports or corrects the function of a body part.
What is orthosis or What is orthotic device
Refers to difficulty or discomfort in swallowing
What is dysphagia
When a person with Alzheimer's Disease overreacts to something. Examples include when the resident frequently screams, laughs, and cries loudly to events that are seemingly normal.
What is catastrophic reaction?
This person protects or defends the rights of others
What is an advocate?
This is a blood clot that forms in a blood vessel and stays in place
If one uses restraints NOT in accordance with facility policy and procedure, they could be charged with this
What is false imprisonment?
This is misuse of property or money belonging to someone else
What is financial abuse
How is the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease confirmed?
What is with brain surgery or autopsy?
Chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
What is angina?
This is difficulty or labored breathing
What is Dyspnea?
It would be considered "this" if you leave your unit without permission during your shift
What is abandonment?
In LTC, this role investigates complaints and advocates for the rights of residents
What is an ombudsman?
This type of precaution should be observed when someone has a disease where pathogens are transmitted through the air and only travel a short distance after being expelled
What is droplet precautions?
refers to the absence of fever
What is afebrile?
The resident reporting that she has an upset stomach is an example of what type of observation?
What is subjective data?