State Skills
Terminology
Suffixes
Abbreviations
Key Points
100
This is what the client is covered with during making an occupied bed
What is a bath blanket
100
This is also known as a CVA
What is a stroke
100
itis
What is inflammation
100
ADL
What is Activities of daily living
100
Bed bound residents are at high risk for this but repositioning the resident every 1 - 2 hours is the first step in prevention
What is a decubitus ulcer or bedsore
200
These 2 items must be "in place" before providing oral care to an unconcious patient.
What is gloves on the CNA and clothing protector for the patient.
200
This is a hollow tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine.
What is a catheder.
200
emia
What is blood
200
BPM
What is beats per minute
200
this is the normal daily fluid intake required for adults
What is 2000- 3000 ml
300
These 2 things are what you would do before ANY procedure.
What is lock the bed for safety and pull the curtain for privacy.
300
This is what an illness that comes on suddenly but recovery is expected might be called
What is acute.
300
ectomy
What is surgical removal.
300
DNR
What is do not resuscitate
300
This is the most common symptom of arthritis
What is pain
400
This is a tool used to clean under fingernails while giving nail care to a resident.
What is an orangewood stick.
400
This is a surgically created opening into the trachea.
What is a tracheostomy
400
centesis
What is a surgical puncture to remove fluid
400
GI
What is gastrointestinal
400
A person experiencing this condition exhibits low fluid intake, low output of dark urine with strong odor; weight loss; dry skin; poor skin turgor
What is dehydration
500
This is the appropriate temperature of water used to give footcare.
What is 105 degrees
500
This is an infection you did not have when you went into the facility but acquired while you were there.
What is a nosecomial infection
500
pnea
What is breathing.
500
OBRA
What is Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987
500
This is the newest and now considered the 5th vital sign.
What is pain
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