Patient care 101
True or False; More layers are better when it comes to incontinence pads
What is False. More incontinence pads can increase risk for pressure ulcers and moisture associated skin damage.
Resident has an Ostomy or Catheter
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There are two key purposes of Documentation. What are they?
What is COMMUNICATING with other CNAs/Nurses/ Medical staff and DESCRIBING a patients medical condition and needs.
It would be considered "this" if you leave the facility without permission during your shift
What is negligence?
This position is usually considered the CNA's immediate supervisor that they would report to first.
What is the charge nurse?
Nail care may be provided by the CNA to all residents except those with
What is Diabetes
What is required if a new bottle of Aspirin was opened on 04/05/25
What is date opened is to be written on bottle
Identify the Facility, yourself, title, and ask " How can I help you?"
What is proper telephone etiquette.
Every time you finish patient care with a resident who is in bed, these tasks need to be completed prior to leaving the room
What is lowering the bed, wheels locked, and call light within reach of patient.
A patients family is requesting records who should they be referred to
Who is HIM (Shaneese)
Oral care should be provided at least how many times a day
What is twice a day
This should be done after a skill or task is completed.
What is documentation?
What is the protocol for call ins?
What is at least 2 hours prior to scheduled shift. Call facility as well as supervisor.
Most important thing for staff to do when a resident is combative
What is step out, give patient time to calm down and reassess at a later time.
The CNA reports to the charge nurse, the charge nurse reports to the supervisor nurse, the supervisor reports to the ADON, ADON reports to the DON. This is called the following the
What is the chain of command?
Part of personal hygiene that should be provided to all men on shower days
What is shaving?
What a lawyer would say in court about care not being documented
What is " Without the documentation, you did not do it"
When can you use your cell phone at work?
The proper angle of the head of bed when a patient is eating in bed
What is 75-90 degrees, to reduce chance of choking or aspiration
What is the definition of neglect?
What is to give little attention or respect to?
When not documenting on ADLs and assessments what can the facility receive?
What is an F-tag which has an average fine of $18,056 for one! This can also put facility at risk of being closed if not resolved. Documentation is IMPORTANT and REQUIRED.
Patient information should not be talked about where?
Where is anywhere other people that are not involved in that patients care can overhear the information?
Call lights should be answered within what amount of time?
What is within 30min?
A family member asks the CNA about the residents condition and treatment plan. What should the CNA do?
What is let the family member know that you will get a nurse to answer any health questions they may have about their loved one.