This is who I am
How often are CNA listings renewed
Every 24 months
What is the normal oral temperature
98.6
An infection found in one part of the body and symptoms are limited to that one part of the body
Residents rely on this to keep them safe
YOU
a patient is 68 inches tall- how tall are they in feet and inches
5 foot 8 inches
To get your CNA listing renewed - you must be supervised by who
an RN (Registered Nurse)
NPO means
Nothing by mouth- patient can not eat or drink anything
Microorganisms are also called
germs
This should ALWAYS be checked before giving a bath
water temperature
When fluid intake is less that fluid output- This occurs
Dehydration
How many hours must you work to get your CNA license renewed?
8 hours in 24 months
This is an abnormal low blood pressure that occurs when the resident suddenly stands up; complaints of feeling weak, dizzy, faint and seeing spots before their eyes
An infection that affects an entire body part or entire body system is known as
Systemic INfection
What is the Definition of a Fall Unintentionally coming to rest on the ground, floor, or other lower level • Any sudden, uncontrollable descent from a higher level to a lower level which may result in injury
unintentionally coming to rest on the ground, floor, or other lower level
Any sudden, uncontrollable descent from a higher level to a lower level which may result in injury
The Federal Law, enacted by Congress, in 1987, to improve quality of life of residents living in a nursing home environment; comprehensive review/update of regulations, effective November 28, 2016 is known as
OBRA
When fluid intake is greater than fluid output this usually occurs
Edema
An infection that a resident gets while staying or living in a health care setting is known as
Healthcare-associated infection (HAI)
What does RACE stand for?
• Remove residents from danger • Activate alarm • Contain the fire by closing all doors and windows, if possible • Extinguish the fire, or fire department will extinguish
What percentage of a meal was consumed if the resident refused the meal completely or ate only one or two bites of each item
0%
consists of a Computer Based Testing and ______
skills
Five
List 3 Signs/symptoms of dehydration
rapid, weak pulse; irregular heartbeat; low blood pressure; dark, strong-smelling urine, in small amounts; severe thirst; dry mouth and mucous membranes; cracked lips; warm, dry, wrinkled skin; flushed face; constipation; weight loss; weakness, dizziness, confusion; headache; irritable
Basic tasks that health care workers must do when caring for EACH and EVERY RESIDENT in order to prevent and control the spread of infection
Standard Precautions
This is the leading cause of fatal injury; most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults
Falls
1 0unce is how many ml
30 ml