Communication & Boundaries
What are physiological needs?CNA Gavin is assisting Ms. Marty with getting dressed for the day. Gavin quickly picks an outfit for Ms. Marty despite Ms. Marty protesting to the long sleave sweatshirt. "You know you're going to be cold later." He tells her with an eye roll and ignores her request for a short sleeve shirt. What resident rights are being violated?
to need to have food, water, and oxygen
When should care be documented?
Immediately after care is given.
This word means to shrink.
What is atrophy?
Give an example of a non-verbal communication cue.
Facial expression, posture, gesture
Charting / Documenting aides the nurse in gathering all the information needed for this assessment
The minimum data set (MDS)
This word means the study of aging.
What is gerontology?
Resident offers CNA $20. Response? Scope?
No. Politely decline, report to nurse
Documentation may be done using Military time. What is 2137 hours in regular time?
9:37PM
Due to aging, the older person's care should include this for their skin.
What is lotion?
Resident says 'I miss my home.' CNA response?
Acknowledge feelings: 'You miss your home, that must be hard.'
When documenting by hand and you make a mistake how should the mistake be corrected?
With one line through it, then initialed and dated. Proceed with the correct information.
Older persons should avoid dry foods due to this aging change.
What is decreased saliva?
Name 2 communication barriers & how to overcome.
Noise→turn off TV; language→interpreter; hearing loss→speak clearly
Name at least 5 instances where and incident should be reported?
1. Falls.
2. Resident or CNA breaks/damages something.
3. CNA makes a mistake in care.
4. When a resident or family member makes a request outside the CNAs scope of practice.
5. Resident or Family member makes sexual remarks or advances.
6. Anything happens that makes CNA feel uncomfortable, threatened, or unsafe.
8. A CNA get injured on the job.
9. A CNA is exposed to blood or bodily fluids.
What body system is affected by an enlarged prostate gland?
Urinary System