Have the patient hold your arm and walk slightly behind
What is the safest way to assist a blind person?
Calling pt by name, checking nameband
What is identifying the correct pt
activity levels, dressing/grooming, ambulation, movement, eating/appetite, fluid intake, elimination habits
What is information to be observed and reported by the NA
loosen tight clothing, stay with client, call for help
What is responding to a MI victim
where people with acute illnesses are treated
What is emergency room or urgent care or hospital
identify yourself, close the curtain, greet pt, explain what you are going to do, ask the pt if they need anything
What are indirect care skills?
"My back is really hurting"
What is subjective information
protect the head, time the episode, call for help, stay with the patient
What is responding to a seizure
concerned with improving the quality of care given to residents in long term care. Required that CNA's be certified.
What is OBRA
What are the 4 measuring skills?
fragmented, concise, direct,
What is correct way to document
4 letter acronym - what to do in case of fire
What is RACE
care provided by a nursing assistant is performed under this supervision
What is a licensed nurse
raising the bed, bending at the knees, locking the bed wheels, locking the wheelchair
What are things done to maintain safety
smell, tactile, visual, auditory
What is "senses" the NA uses to observe
those in immediate danger, able bodied, w/c, stretcher/bed
What is order of evacuation
arrive early, uniform clean & pressed, hair up off the collar, short fingernails,honest, and compassionate
What are professional characteristics of a CNA
REVERSE JEOPARDY: Name 3 of the 4 components of the steps for handwashing
What are wetting, lathering, rubbing with friction 20 seconds, rinse, use paper towel to turn on/ off faucet
eye contact, listening, speaking clearly, body language
What are components of effective communication
Pull the pin, aim at the base of the flames, squeeze the handle and sweep back and forth
What is PASS