State Regulations
30 minutes.
How long do I lather all surfaces of hands/wrists/fingers?
At least 20 seconds (after achieving a lather)
What is nonconsensual sexual contact of any type?
Sexual abuse
Which position must the bed be in after any care has been provided?
The low position
Which direction does the genital area need to be washed?
Front to back
How far does the NA inflate BP cuff?
160-180 mmHg
What time is 3:30 PM?
1530
What is it called when someone has too much insulin or too little food?
Insulin reaction
What is it called when a person with alzheimers gets restless and agitated in late afternoon, evening, or night?
Sundowning
How many hours of inservice must an aide complete every year, according to OBRA?
12 hours
What cannot be present after elastic stockings are placed?
Wrinkles
Who is the legal advocate for residents?
Ombudsman
What must always be within reach of the resident before the CNA leaves the room?
Call Bell
When putting on PPE, what do the cuffs of the gloves need to overlap?
Where should scale be set before obtaining a weight?
Zero
What is the line of authority in a nursing facility?
Chain of command
What is slurred speech or inability to speak?
expressive aphasia
What should you do if a resident doesn't remember how to do basic tasks?
Break each activity into simple steps
How many hours does the state of PA require for CNA training?
120 hours
What needs to be in place before starting denture care, to avoid the dentures breaking?
A sink liner
What type of abuse is this: improper or illegal use of a person's money, possessions, property or assets?
Financial abuse
What should the resident assess before you provide them with a bed bath?
Temperature of water
What precautions are used for people who are infected or may be infected with certain diseases?
Transmission Based Precautions
Where do fingertips need to be placed when checking a radial pulse?
On thumb side of wrist
What is it called when there is a problem found during a survey of a nursing facility?
What is paralysis on one side of the body?
hemiplegia
What are two common causes of dementia?
Alzheimer's Disease and vascular dementia
How many hours of CNA training does OBRA require?
75 hours
Which side of the body is the gown removed from first, if the resident has an affected R arm?
The left side
What is emotional harm caused by threatening, scaring, humiliating, intimidating, isolating, or insulting a person?
Psychological abuse
What needs to be done to wheelchair before assisting resident to stand?
Wheels need to be locked
What should the NA provide for the resident before beginning to feed them?
Which temperature type is measured under the arm?
Axillary
What information is based on what a person can see/hear/touch/smell?
Objective information
Where does a pathogen live and multiply?
Reservoir
What is it called when someone sees, hears, smells, tastes, or feels things that are not there?
Hallucinations
What is the act passed in 1996 that was made to help keep health information private and secure?
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
Which side of the body is dressed first, if the resident has an affected R am?
Right side
What is the failure to provide needed care?
Neglect
Where do feet need to be before assisting a resident to stand?
Which piece of PPE comes off after gloves?
Gown
What is the normal range for an adult respiratory rate (RR)?
12-20
What is an accident, problem, or unexpected event during a course of care?
Incident
What type of care cares for the whole person- mind as well as body?
Holistic
What word describes when a resident believes things that are not true?
Delusions
Before feeding a client, they need to be sitting up how many degrees?
75-90 degrees
What is purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or emotional pain to someone?
Abuse
What is the acronym to help an NA remember how to use a fire extinguisher?
PASS
How many inches from the meatus must the catheter be washed and rinsed?
At least 4 inches
The diastolic measurement of the blood pressure is measuring which function of the heart?
The relaxation of the heart
Poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, and beans are sources of what?
Protein
What is a lack of interest in activities?
Apathy
What is the skill called when an NA lets residents believe they live in the past or in imaginary circumstances?
Validation therapy
Where should the container be placed when measuring output?
OBRA requires that residents be told of their legal ____ at admission?
Legal rights
What is the sheet called that details chemical ingredients/dangers/safe handling/storage/disposal procedures for a product?
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
What precautions are used to prevent the spread of pathogens that can be transmitted through the air after being expelled?
Airborne
What is the normal range for adult HR?
60-100
Which diet controls calories and carbs?
Diabetic diet
What type of breathing is characterized by alternating periods of slow, irregular breathing and rapid, shallow respirations along with apnea?
Cheyne-Stokes
What is it called when a resident walks back and forth in the same area?
Pacing
What needs to be touching the back of wheelchair after assisting a resident to transfer?
The resident's hips
Which resident right says that a resident can voice grievances without fear for their safety or for the quality of care they will receive?
Right to complain
What device needs to be in place on a resident before starting a transfer?
Gait Belt
How should you transport dirty laundry?
Away from you, avoiding contact with clothing
When counting respirations, ________ and ___________ ( the two parts of a respiration) need to be counted as one respiration.
Inspiration and Expiration
Sleep, nature, eating nutritious foods and regular exercise are ways to manage what condition?
Stress
What is the medical term for difficulty swallowing?
Dysphagia
What type of therapy encourages residents to remember and talk about their past?
Reminiscence
Which body part is washed first during a bed bath?
Which right says that a resident has the right to speak privately with anyone?
Right to privacy and confidentiality
Which bacteria requires soap and water to remove from the hands?
c diff
Rectal
What is the surgical creation of an opening from an area inside the body to the outside of the body?
Ostomy
What is an area of the body called that bears much of its weight?
A pressure point
What type of abuse is described as the intentional touching of a person without their consent?
Battery
Hepatitis B (HBV) is a threat to healthcare workers so all employees are offered protection by taking what treatment?
Vaccine
What is a state of severe confusion that occurs suddenly and is usually temporary?
Which bedpan type should be positioned with the wider end aligned with resident's buttocks?
Standard
What type of abuse is described as the separation of a person from others against their will?
Involuntary isolation
What is the highly contagious airborne disease that is abbreviated as TB?
Tuberculosis
What word describes when a person repeats words, phrases, questions, or actions?
Perseveration
What method can be used to orient a visually impaired resident to their plate or tray?
Imaginary clock
Neglect
What word describes sitting up on the side of the bed with the legs hanging over the side?
Dangle
What is the medical term for swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues?
Edema