Bones & Movement
This term describes the manner in which a person walks.
What is gait?
A resident has weakness on the left side of the body after a stroke.
What is hemiparesis?
This term describes difficulty breathing.
What is dyspnea?
This is the process of preparing food physically and chemically so nutrients can eventually be absorbed.
What is digestion?
This is the body's natural sugar and an important source of energy.
What is glucose?
A resident who has not been moving regularly develops wasting, decreased muscle size, and muscle weakness.
What is atrophy?
A resident understands your question but has difficulty communicating thoughts through speech.
What is expressive aphasia?
A resident tells the nursing assistant, “I have pressure and pain in my chest.” This symptom may be described by this term.
What is angina?
This term means the transfer of nutrients from the intestines to the cells.
What is absorption?
These chemical substances are produced by the body and control numerous body functions.
What are hormones?
This painful condition can occur when a muscle or tendon permanently shortens due to lack of activity.
What is a contracture?
A resident can hear you speaking but has difficulty understanding what your words mean.
What is receptive aphasia?
This is the process of breathing air into the lungs.
What is inspiration?
A resident has infrequent, difficult, painful passage of hard, dry stool.
What is constipation?
This term describes the physical and chemical processes through which substances are broken down or transformed into energy or products the body can use.
What is metabolism?
A resident's care plan says NWB on the right leg. What does NWB mean?
What is non-weight-bearing?
A resident suddenly begins crying and then starts laughing without an apparent reason.
What is emotional lability?
A resident takes medication that helps decrease excess fluid volume in the body. This type of medication is called what?
What is a diuretic?
A specific amount of fluid is introduced into the colon to stimulate stool elimination.
What is an enema?
⭐ Daily Double
A person's blood glucose levels are above normal but are not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
What is prediabetes?
Mrs. Green has osteoporosis and is at increased risk for fractures. As the CNA, name two actions you should take when assisting her with mobility.
What are use proper transfer techniques and follow the care plan for mobility/fall precautions?
Accept: keep environment free of hazards, use ordered assistive devices, provide assistance with ambulation, report pain or changes in mobility.
Mr. Lewis has hemiplegia following a stroke. As the CNA, what should you do when assisting him with transferring or walking?
What are use proper transfer techniques and follow the care plan for mobility/fall precautions?
Accept: keep environment free of hazards, use ordered assistive devices, provide assistance with ambulation, report pain or changes in mobility.
While helping a resident get dressed, the resident suddenly develops dyspnea and says, “I can't catch my breath.”
What should the CNA do?What is stop the activity, help the resident into a safe position that promotes breathing, stay with the resident, and immediately report the change to the nurse?
A resident has not had a bowel movement for several days and reports discomfort. You suspect constipation. What actions are appropriate for the CNA?
What are report the symptoms to the nurse, accurately document bowel movements, and encourage fluids, activity, and appropriate foods if allowed by the care plan?
The CNA should not independently administer an enema or medication.
A resident with diabetes becomes shaky, sweaty, weak, and confused while you are providing morning care. What is the CNA's priority responsibility?
What is stay with the resident, ensure safety, and immediately report the symptoms to the nurse?
Follow the facility's policy and the resident's care plan; do not independently administer medication.