Sleep
natural period of rest for the mind and body during which energy is restored
sleep
the disruption of breathing while a person is sleeping
sleep apnea
a substance that causes calmness and drowsiness
depressant
the inability to control the bladder or bowels, which leads to an involuntary loss of urine or feces
incontinence
usually made for a resident who will be out of bed all day
closed bed
the inability to fall asleep or to remain asleep
insomnia
sleep talking
An example of a depressant
Alcohol or some medications like antihistamines
equipment that is used one time and then discarded
disposable
a made bed by folding the linen down to the foot of the bed making it easier for the resident to get into it
open bed
the 24 hour day/night cycle
circadian rhythm
talking, often along with violent movements
REM behavior disorder (RBD)
a drug that increases or quickens actions of the body
stimulant
the branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity
bariatrics
an extra sheet that is placed on top of the bottom sheet, that is used to help move the residents
draw sheet
natural rhythms or cycles related to body functions that occur due to daily, monthly, or yearly changes
biorhythms
grinding and clenching the teeth while sleeping
bruxism
Example of a stimulant
nicotine, caffeine, and some medications
Why should CNAs always carry clean linen AWAY from their uniforms
contamination
a bed made while no resident is in the bed
unoccupied bed
sleep disorders caused by illness, anxiety, fear, stress, medications, trouble breathing, noise, hunger, or thirst.
parasomnias
sleepwalking
somnambulism
Why should linen NEVER be shaken
spreads airborne contaminants
a bed made so that it can easily accept resident who must return to bed on stretchers or gurneys
surgical bed
a bed made while the resident is in the bed
occupied bed