CNA Role
Duties that CNAs are allowed to perform
What is scope of practice
A pathogen, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
Chain of infection
use of small words and sentences, gestures, one task at a time, allow time to answer
Ways to communicate with someone with dementia
Housekeeping reads a patients entire chart
What is a HIPAA violation
assisting patient to become as independent os possible
What is the goal of Rehabilitation
LPN, RN, DNS
who can delegate to CNAs
the removal of pathogens thru hand washing, cleaning of equipment
What is medical asepsis
lowering the pitch of your voice
communication with older adult
A patient lies on the side, almost on the stomach with right leg bent at knee
What is Sims position
provide privacy, clean from clean to dirty, explain procedure, ask permission
Responsibilities for perineal care
Diagnose, prescribe treatment, administer medications, supervise other CNAs
Tasks that are outside CNA scope of practice
repeat the procedure beginning with wetting hands
what to do if your hands touch the sink during washing
making eye contact, repeating back what person said, asking open ended questions
Ways to open up communication
This diet prevents retention of water
What is low sodium
105F-115F
water temperature for bed bath
The CNA does not know how to perform a task or use a piece of equipment required for a task
Appropriate reasons to refuse a task
feet shoulder width apart, bend at the knees, move in coordinated movements, turn your body instead of twisting
what are body mechanics used to prevent injury
You are preparing a patient who speaks a different language for a medical exam
When to call a translator
pressure wounds and contractures
What are the complications of immobility
Most common mental health disorder in the US
What is anxiety disorder
the right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction and right supervision are known as what
The 5 rights of delegation
remove/rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish
What is RACE
vital signs, output, wound measurements
What is objective data
follow standard precautions, empty drainage bag, measure output, keep drainage bag below bladder
CNAs responsibilities of catheter care
This disorder is caused by an extra chromosome
What is Down Syndrome