Vital Signs
What are the four traditional vital signs?
Temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
What is the average normal body temperature in Fahrenheit?
98.6°F.
What nutrient is the body's primary source of energy?
Carbohydrates.
What diet is commonly ordered for residents with diabetes?
Carb controlled/diabetic diet.
What should a CNA do before beginning most resident care procedures?
Perform hand hygiene.
What is the normal adult pulse range?
60–100 beats per minute.
What does a thermometer measure?
Body temperature.
What nutrient helps build and repair tissues?
Protein
What diet is commonly ordered for residents with swallowing difficulties?
Pureed or mechanical soft diet.
When performing ROM exercises, moving a limb away from the body is called:
Abduction
What is the normal adult respiratory rate?
12–20 respirations per minute.
What does blood pressure measure?
The force of blood against artery walls.
Which nutrient is essential for healthy bones and teeth?
Calcium
What diet is often ordered for residents with hypertension or CHF?
Low sodium diet.
During female catheter care, which direction should the CNA clean?
Away from the urethra.
A resident's pulse is 52 beats per minute. What term describes this?
Bradycardia.
A resident has a temperature of 102°F. What term describes this?
Fever/ Febrile
What nutrient is most important for preventing dehydration?
Water
Why are thickened liquids ordered for some residents?
To reduce the risk of aspiration.
Why should the sink be lined during denture care?
To prevent dentures from breaking if dropped.
A resident's pulse is 118 and respirations are 28. What should the CNA do?
Report the abnormal findings to the nurse.
A resident's blood pressure is 88/50. What should the CNA do?
Report it immediately.
Name two signs of poor nutrition.
Weight loss, weakness, fatigue, poor wound healing, muscle wasting
A resident on a low-sodium diet receives bacon, chips, and canned soup. What should the CNA do?
Report the incorrect tray before serving it.
Name at least 3 safety step that should occur before ambulating a resident with a gait belt.
Lock bed brakes, lock wheelchair brakes, apply non-skid shoes, check gait belt tightness