The number of skills Nurse Andrea has to say you are competent in to sit for the state exam
What is 21?
The proper angle of the head of the bed when a resident is eating in bed and why.
What is 75-90 degrees, to reduce chance of choking or aspiration? High-Fowler's
The personal hygiene skill all students are tested on for competence.
What is Hand Hygiene
The skill used to keep joints flexible and connective tendons and muscle tissue pliable.
What is PROM?
The article of PPE donned before touching anything deemed "dirty".
What is gloves?
Skill(s) used to give the CNA a daily opportunity to check for bed sores and other skin conditions.
What is partial bed bath, full bed bath, perineal care, or catheter care, shower, skin assessment?
This nutrient that has no calories, but is essential to life.
What is water?
Step(s) to properly dispose of urine or eliminated material.
What is pour into toilet, rinse container (graduate, bedpan, etc.), and pour rinsed liquid into toilet. Do not dry container, and put in "dirty area".
The name for the special diet that is all clear liquids plus any other food that can be poured at room or body temperature. Advancing from clear liquids.
What is the full liquid diet?
The appropriate procedure to inflate the blood pressure cuff when the systolic number is higher than 180mm Hg.
What is inflate the cuff to 20 more and listen. Deflate cuff if it has been too long and reinflate above 180mm Hg.
CNAs use a gait belt when assisting a patient to walk because this body system becomes weaker after 65-70 years of age.
What is musculoskeletal system?
The therapies for a dementia or alzheimer's patient that help them regain or maintain skills and abilities
What is PT/OT/ST/Recreation Therapy