Personal Care
Define "hygiene".
A method of keeping the body clean.
What is normal body temperature?
97.6 – 99.6 degrees F
Which nutritional problem commonly affects older adults due to decreased activity?
Decreased appetite
The study of how bodily parts function is called?
Physiology
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
What is one appropriate way to promote dignity and independence during personal care?
Encourage residents to perform tasks independently even if it takes longer
If you cannot obtain a proper vital-sign reading, what should you do?
Tell the nurse.
Which senses change with age and can commonly reduces food intake?
sense of taste and smell
The heart is an example of which structural level of organization?
OOB
Out of Bed
A resident with very dry skin would most appropriately receive which type of bath?
Partial bath
Name one symptom of fever besides an increase in body temperature.
body aches, glassy eyes, sweating, chills,
Which nutrient is most essential for life?
water
What is the term for the muscular contractions that push food toward the stomach?
Peristalsis
PRN
As needed
A resident has a doctor's order for an Epsom salt additive for bathing. Which bath type is most appropriate?
A tub bath.
What is considered normal blood pressure?
120/80
Which macronutrient helps the body grow new tissue and repair tissue?
protein
Normally, what is the expected color and consistency of stool?
Brown and soft.
a.c.
before meals
A post-op resident cannot get out of bed but wants daily bathing. Which bath should you provide?
Complete bed bath
What is a blood pressure monitor called?
sphygmomanometer
According to MyPlate, which two food groups should make up at least half of a person's plate?
fruits and vegetables
Name two diseases that may require surgical treatment such as an ileostomy or colostomy.
Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis
amb
ambulate; ambulatory