Protect your profession
Who is the resident's advocate at the State level?
Ombudsman
What does ADL stand for?
Activities of daily living
How is AIDS transmitted?
Blood/body fluid transmission
What is an example of neglect?
Not providing care, performing tasks that you are not trained for
A vague, uneasy feeling that occurs in response to stress
Anxiety
First step to take if a resident reports abuse
Report it
What are you checking the mouth, lips, teeth, and tongue for?
Odor, cracks, sores, bleeding, discoloration, loose teeth
Give an example of indirect contact
Touching a contaminated surface
What type of abuse is battery?
Physical
Name 2 factors that can contribute to mental illness
physical, environmental, hereditary
How many total hours are required for CNA training?
105
What two things do you give a resident before a shower?
washcloth and cotton balls
What infectious disease is characterized by jaundice?
Hepatitis
What happens to a CNA if they are found guilty of misappropriation or abuse?
They will lose their license in all 50 states permanently.
What is one symptom of OCD?
repetitive tasks
How many hours of inservice training is required annually?
12
Name 3 times that water needs changed during a bed bath
after feet, after peri care, after rectal care
What does MRSA stand for?
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
What is involuntary seclusion?
separation of a resident from others, or confinement against their will
Flashbacks are a symptoms of what anxiety disorder?
PTSD
How many hours must a CNA work in a 24 month period to maintain their certification?
8
How do you remove dentures?
Index finger on the top right side, find ridge, pull down. Grasp bottom dentures with thumb and index finger, wiggle back and forth, and lift
What organ in the body is most frequently affected by tuberculosis?
Lungs
What does OBRA stand for?
Omnibus Reconciliation Act
Disorganized thinking and behavior and hallucinations are symptoms of?
Schizophrenia