Unit 1
Name an acute condition
pneumonia, appendicitis, bone fracture...
Name a chronic condition.
Name 2 things that should be included on your resume
name, address, phone number, email address, career goal, education history, employment history
Name something you should not include on your resume.
Give an example of an objective observation
object is what is is, verifiable/measurable: vital signs, physical findings (bruise, rash, swelling) behavior (pt crying, visible tremor, LOC)
Give an example of a subjective observation
what is the single most important method of preventing the spread of infection
Describe proper hand hygiene.
What is the ultimate goal of discharge planning?
help the person who is being discharged achieve their best level of health, make sure the patient continues to receive quality care
Why might a patient require a transfer of care?
name 2 rights of delegation
right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction, right supervision
What is the definition of delegation?
what is deception that could cause harm to another person called?
Give an example
Give 2 examples of verbal communication
email, sign language, phone call, recording vital signs in patient's chart
Give 2 examples of nonverbal communication
arteries take blood away from the heart, veins return blood back to the heart
Name the valves of the heart
What is an MI and what would we do if our patient was experiencing this?
heart attack/myocardial infarction, lie person down, raise their head, call nurse/activate emergency response team
What are 2 signs/symptoms of a heart attack?
name 2 tasks that are outside a CNA scope of practice
administering medications (including O2), receiving verbal orders, diagnosing illness, prescribing medications, supervising other CNAs, performing a procedure that requires sterile technique, inserting tubes into body (bladder, esophagus, trachea, nose, ears)
what is the general term for inflammation of the skin
dermatitis
Name the layers of the skin?
Your patient has pneumonia, what are your CNA responsibilities be when caring for this patient?
monitor O2 levels/vitals, make sure O2 is in place per orders, monitor patient's work of breathing/activity tolerance and report, collecting a sputum sample
What is a task that is not within a CNA scope of practice while caring for this patient?
Name 2 diseases caused by bloodborne pathogens
HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Malaria, Syphilis, Ebola
How could these be spread in the workplace for healthcare workers?
What does RACE stand for
Rescue. Activate/Alarm. Confine. Extinguish/Evacuate
What does PASS stand for?
when helping a patient with toileting, which one of Maslow's needs is being met?
physiologic need
Name another level of Maslow's hierarchy with an example
what does the muscular system do?
produce heat, help to maintain posture, work with bones to create movement, provides joint stability
what is the medical term for muscle pain?
as a home health aide, if you leave a client's home without completing the scheduled tasks, you may be guilty of what
abandonment
what should you do if you have a family emergency and have to leave a client's home before completing care?
Name a specific defense mechanism
receiving a vaccine, taking an antibiotic, producing antibodies
Name a nonspecific defense mechanism
What does FAST stand for?
Facial symmetry. Arm strength, Slurred speech, Time to call for help
Name 2 risk factors for stroke
Is the elbow distal to the wrist?
no- the wrist is distal to the elbow
What is the elbow in relation to the wrist?
What does ORIF stand for
open reduction internal fixation
Name another treatment option for a fracture.
what is air in the chest cavity called?
pneumothorax
what is blood in the chest cavity called?
Describe the chain of infection.
Microbe-->Reservoir-->Portal of Exit-->Mode of Transmission-->Portal of Entry-->Susceptible Host
What is a MDRO?
Name 2 reasons why you might use a restraint on a patient
keeping patient safe from harming themselves or staff, combative behaviors, promote healing, protect tubes/drains
Name 2 restraint alternatives.