Military times and med terms
What is NPO and ADL
Nothing by mouth and Activities of Daily Living
What should you do if you make a mistake while caring for a resident?
Report it to the nurse or supervisor immediately
What safety device can you not use without a doctor's order?
Restraints
Where should used needles and sharp objects be disposed of?
In a sharps container
As a nursing assistant, you made Mrs. Padron's bed and left it in a high position. She has dementia and cannot walk without assistance. She also loves to sneak off to her bed for a nap. What can you do?
Lower the bed so it is less of a fall risk, make sure they have non slip shoes and keep her in a common area so she can't sneak off
The standard clock time is 9:45 pm, what time is it in military time?
2145
What is the term for making false accusations that harm someone's reputation?
Defamation
When dealing with an aggressive resident, what action should you avoid to prevent escalating the situation?
Using physical touch to calm the person
List the correct order in which you should put ON PPE
Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
A nurse asks you to call the resident's daughter because they want to speak with them. When you find this information to proceed further?
Admission record/sheet
What is 1657 in standard time?
4:57 pm
Which law protects the privacy and security of a resident and their personal health information?
HIPAA
Among elderly individuals, who is least likely to fall: someone confused or someone with a hearing aid?
A person with a hearing aid is least likely to fall
In what type of environment do microbes grow best?
Dark, warm, moist areas
You are assisting a resident in changing. You come across a couple marks and assume it is a local infection. What are some signs that would tell you it is an infection?
Redness, pus, resident is in pain, warm to the touch
What is the difference between Dysphasia and Dysphagia?
Dysphasia is difficulty speaking and Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing
What is the violation called when a coworker leaves a computer logged in and unattended
HIPAA violation
If you discover a resident has fallen, what is the first step you should take?
Do not move them and call for the nurse immediately
What do you call a disease that spreads easily from person to person?
Communicable disease
You are sitting in the dining room with one of the residents and she just won bingo. She feels very generous and wants to give you her prize. Is this something you are allowed to do as a CNA?
No, because you are not allowed to take anything from the resident or buy anything in case of legal issues.
What does the abbreviation Enteritis mean?
Inflammation
What legal term describes failing to provide proper care, resulting in harm to a resident?
Negligence
What risk exists when performing abdominal thrusts during a choking emergency?
Abdominal thrusts can cause injury, broken ribs, possible damage or organs
If you get exposed to blood through a splash in your eye, what is your immediate responsibility?
Report the exposure immediately to your supervisor
You are in the dining room with the residents participating in activities. A resident seems depressed and is crying. What should you do in this situation?
The right thing to do is sit with them, giving them comfort, or ask them what is bothering them