KEY TERMS
A person's overall feelings of value and self-worth
Self-Esteem
Dermatitis vs Cellulitis
What are... two skin infections (itis)
- Dermatitis is a general term that means inflammation or infection of the skin
- Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that most commonly in on the legs, arm or face
Level 3: Love and Belonging
Meeting the residents emotional and spiritual needs by taking an interest in a resident, listening to them, using physical touch, encourage them to attend church services if possible, encourage residents to decorate their rooms with meaningful belongings.
Heart Attack
What is a Myocardial Infarction
Includes heart, blood vessels and blood.
Associated medical conditions include hypertension, atherosclerosis, angina, CHF and PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease) etc.
What is the Circulatory (Cardiovascular) System.
A protective membrane that surrounds the heart
What is....
Pericardium/Pericardial Sac
Prefix and suffix used in the term Oliguria
What is...
Oli = few or scant
Uria = Urination
Urinating in small amounts; not enough (less than 400 ml in 24 hours).
Food, Oxygen, Water, Rest, Elimination, Activity, Engagement and Sexuality. Basic human needs to satisfy hunger and thirst
What are Physiological Needs (Level 1)
Stroke
What is a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
The system that is made up of the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, hbronchioles and alveoli (lungs). It's function is to bring oxygen into the body and to eliminate carbon dioxide from the body.
What is the Respiratory System.
Renal
What is Kidney or Urinary
System that includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra and urinary meatus.
Hyperglycemia vs Hypoglycemia
What are...
Hyperglycemia = High blood sugar
Hypoglycemia - Low blood sugar
Reaching one's highest potential and being satisfied with oneself and one thing a C.N.A. can do to help meet these.
What is Self-Actualization (Level 5)
Encourage residents to continue hobbies and pursue personal interests/dreams
GERD
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Most common symptom is heartburn.
Parkinson's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Cerbrovascular Accident
Epilepsy
Diseases/Conditons of the Nervous System
Difficult or painful urination
What is
Dysuria
Cyanosis
What is a bluish or gray color of the skin due to lack of oxygen and may be initially seen on the lips and nailbeds
Respect resident's belongings
Knock before entering a room
Keep the bed low and locked
What is - Meeting Level 2 Safety and Security
A permanent shortening/contracting of muscles, tendons and ligaments that result in a deformity which may result from paralysis or lack of movement.
What is contractures.
Integumentary System and at least one condition that C.N.A.'s can help prevent by providing good ADL cares
What is the system that incudes skin, hair, nails, sweat glands and oil glands.
- Repositioning to prevent pressure sores
-Handle resident gently to prevent skin tears etc.
- Keeping resident's skin clean and dry.
- Use lift sheets when moving resident up in bed.
- Report any skin changes to the nurse
Inflammaton/swelling of the joints that causes pain and decreased mobility
What is Arthritis
(Bursitis - inflammation of the bursae)
(Tendonitis -inflammation of the tendons)
Hypertension
What is...
High Blood Pressure (130/80 or greater)
Calling a resident by their preferred name
Talk to residents with respect
Discuss resident information in private
What is Meeting Level 4 Self-Esteem
Meniere's Disease
What is a condition that affects the pressure in the inner ear and leads to severe dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and N&V (nausea and vomiting).
Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas in this body system.
What is the disease/disorder associated with lack of insulin.
What is the Endocrine System
What is Diabetes