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?
refers to the absence of fever
What is afebrile?
This position is usually considered the CNA's immediate supervisor
What is the charge/staff nurse?
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 is the written plan of action developed to meet each resident's needs.
What is the Care Plan?
This is the result of not turning or moving a patient often enough
What is a pressure sore/wound?
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 48 hours?
List the 5 vital signs
Heart Rate, Temperature, Blood Pressure, Oxygen, and Pain
Refers to difficulty or discomfort in swallowing
What is dysphagia
HIPAA stands for:
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
The resident reporting that she has an upset stomach is an example of what type of observation?
What is subjective data?
If one uses restraints NOT in accordance with facility policy and procedure, they could be charged with this
What is assault and battery?
It would be considered "this" if you leave your unit without permission during your shift
What is abandonment?
What you should do every time before feeding a resident
What is checking the patient's chart?
Chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
What is angina?
This is difficulty or labored breathing
What is Dyspnea?
This is the name of the the "blood pressure gauge" you use when checking a BP manually (must pronounce or spell it correctly to get the points!)
What is a sphygmomanometer?
In LTC, this role investigates complaints and advocates for the rights of residents
What is an ombudsman?
The type of PPE would you wear to a room labeled "airborne precautions"
What are N-95 respirators?
These are caused by shortening or tightening of muscles or tendons, resulting in loss of motion in the joint
What is a contracture?
This disease causes infectious diarrhea and is associated with antibiotic use
What is C-Diff?