Resident Safety
The most common cause of injury for older adults in long-term care?
What are falls?
What is the #1 way of stopping the spread of infection?
The normal range for adult respiratory rate per minute is?
12-20 breaths per minute
Two residents begin arguing and pushing each other in the hallway. What should you do?
Separate them if safe to do so and report to the nurse right away
A resident complains of chest pain, What action should a CNA take.
Call for the nurse and stay with the resident
Before helping a resident out of bed, what is the first thing you should do?
Lock the bed and wheelchair brakes
After washing your hands with soap and water, how should you turn off the faucet?
Use a paper towel to turn off the faucet
While taking a resident’s pulse, you count 120 beats per minute. What does this mean?
They are experiencing tachycardia
A resident tells you they feel unsafe because a staff member has been hurting them. What is the best way to respond?
Listen calmly, do not press for details, reassure the resident you will report it, and notify the nurse immediately
What should the CNA do if they overhear another staff member yelling at a resident.
Report the incident to the charge nurse/supervisor immediately
Maria is coughing loudly and clutching her throat while sitting at the table. What should you do immediately?
Perform the Heimlich maneuver
What is standard precautions? When should it be used?
Infection control steps to prevent spreading germs, like handwashing and wearing gloves. Used for all residents (when in contact with bodily fluids & blood)
Signs and Symptoms of an infection are? (Name 2)
pain, redness, swelling, fever, and fatigue, etc
A nurse writes about a resident’s personal experience in a facility newsletter without asking them first. What resident right is being violated?
The patients right to privacy and confidentiality
You’re helping a resident transfer from bed to wheelchair, and they say they feel dizzy.
Return them to bed, notify the nurse, document
Mrs. Lopez has limited use of her right side after a stroke. Where should you place her call light?
On her left (stronger) side
What three types of microorganisms an all cause illness or disease in the human body?
Virus, Bacteria, Fungus
While emptying Mr. Lee’s urinary drainage bag, you notice the urine is cloudy and smells foul. What should you do next?
Save a urine sample and notify the nurse
You notice a resident hasn't been helped out of bed all day, their call light has been ignored, and they’ve missed meals. What type of mistreatment does this describe?
Neglect
You find a resident crying alone in their room. They state, “I don’t want to live anymore.” What should you do?
Stay with the resident, offer emotional support, and report/notify it immediately to the nurse or supervisor
Mrs. Carter has poor eyesight. What should you do to help keep her safe in her room? (Name 1 way)
Keep pathways clear and explain where items are located, etc
This type of infection is acquired by a patient after being admitted to a healthcare facility.
What is a nosocomial infection?
You notice a red area on a resident’s lower back that doesn't fade when touched. What should you do?
Report it to the nurse immediately, Reposition so they aren't putting weight on the wound
You hear another staff member telling a visitor that a resident used to be in jail. The resident hears this and becomes visibly upset. What resident right was violated?
Protection from defamation
You’re changing the linens of a resident in isolation. After removing your gloves, you accidentally touch the soiled sheet with your bare hand. What should you do?
Perform hand hygiene immediately and report the contamination risk