Abbreviations
The meaning of "NPO"
Nothing By Mouth
The most important thing a NA can do to prevent the spread of infection
Handwashing
The reading on a sphygmomanometer that indicates the upper limit for how high you should inflate the cuff when measuring a blood pressure.
200 mm HG
FALSE
According to the Clinical Skills workbook, the first step for each skill
Explain the procedure to the resident
The abbreviation for "every day"
QD (or Q day)
A bacterium spread by spores in feces that are difficult to kill, and cause diarrhea, nausea, and inflammation of the colon
C. diff (Clostridioides difficile)
The name of the pulse found on the inner aspect (pinky side) of the arm near the elbow
Brachial pulse
It is true, or false, that since independence and personal choices are important, you should dress however you prefer for your shift as a CNA.
FALSE - You should dress according to your facility guidelines, and always be clean and neat.
Washing hands, you must lather and use friction for this amount of time before cleaning your fingernails.
Twenty seconds
ADLs
Activities of Daily Living
A process that destroys most, but not all, pathogens and other microorganisms
Disinfection
The term for one inspiration and one expiration, combined.
Respiration
It is true, or false, that since you have small children at home, your employer will understand if you are 1/2 hour late a few times per week.
FALSE - You should always make arrangements to be on time.
When you assist to transfer someone into a wheelchair, you must always do these two things to the chair first.
Lock the wheels; raise the foot pedals.
PRN
As needed
The four types of PPE that may be required when a resident is in isolation
gown, face mask, goggles, gloves
The normal rate for an adult radial pulse
60-100 bpm
It is true, or false, that you may call a resident "honey" or "sweetie" whenever you wish.
FALSE - According to the textbook, you should never call residents or their family members these things.
Whenever leaving a resident after completing a task, you must do this.
Place the call light/signaling device within reach.
a.c.
before meals
An term for an infection that has spread throughout the whole body
Systemic infection
The term for a temperature taken under one's arm
Axillary temperature
The number of hours of educational training per year required for CNAs in Virginia.
Twelve
The last step in the skills for measuring vitals signs
Recording the measurement. You should wash hands BEFORE recording.