End of life care
What is the name of the care that is aimed at relief of symptoms?
Palliative care
True/ False
It is the CNA's responsibility to stage pressure wounds
False, that is not within the scope of practice for the CNA. It is the CNAs responsibility to report skin changes.
What is the medical term used to describe an extremity that is moved towards the mid line?
Adduction
What is the medical term used to describe the weakening and shrinking of muscles associated with lack of use?
muscle strophy
What is the medical term used to describe false beliefs?
delusion
What is the name of the care that is given to persons that are termed as terminal, usually about six months to live, and provides comfort care to the patient and loved ones?
Hospice care
True/ False
You should not massage a reddened area that is not blanchable
True, if an area is not blanchable, then tissue damage has occurred and should therefore not be rubbed or massaged.
What is the medical term used to describe an agent that is given or applied to kill biologic pathogens?
Antibiotic
What is the purpose of a foot board?
To prevent plantar flexion of the foot leading to foot drop
What is a requirement before restraints are implemented?
a doctor's order
all alternative measures must be exhausted
You are taking care of a patient that is actively dying and the family has questions about what they patient is going through and suffering. What do you do?
Alert the nurse or hospice nurse (if applicable)
What kind of wounds are considered a clean wound?
Surgical wounds
What is the medical term used to describe the study of older persons?
Gerontology
You are ambulating a person when they start to fall. What should you do?
Do not try to catch them Try to use your body to lower them to the ground
elopement
True/ false
When a patient dies, they will close their eyes and mouth
False, those two are commonly open which can make it distressful for loved ones to see.
Name three ways that a pressure injury can be prevented
reposition, barrier cream, peri care, off-loading, ambulation, ROM exercises, padding, good observation skills
What is the medical term used to describe difficulty swallowing?
dysphagia
What side of the body is a cane held on?
The stronger side
What is the medical term used to describe a mental illness characterized by holding onto possessions and sees a purpose to holing onto them?
hoarding
List three steps during post mortem care
cleaning the body, replacing dentures, removal of jewelry, providing privacy, allowing loved ones to visit, placing on a body bag or shroud, applying lotion, closing the mouth and eyes, removal of medical devices where applicable...
Name three ways that can increase the risk of developing a pressure ulcer/ decubitus ulcer/ pressure injury.
immobility, poor nutrition, too much moisture, neuropathy, poor circulation, advanced age, obesity, bony prominences, involuntary movements, very thin....
What is the medical term used to describe an ocular disease that causes the lens to become opaque and causes vision to become blurry?
cataracts
What is the proper height for a walker?
The handle bars should be a wrist height, and the arms should be slightly bent when using
What is a type of therapy that is used that encourages patients to recall their memories of experiences and emotions?
reminiscence therapy