General Knowledge
Introduce Yourself
Describe Procedure
Wash Hands
Provide Privacy
Safety Checks
itis
inflamation
ADL
Activities of Daily Living
Sitting upright at 90°
Fowler's Position
What are the 5 A's of Alzheimer's disease?
Amnesia, aphasia, apraxia, agnosia and anomia
What are 3 examples of reasons why the elderly are at greater fall risk?
Illness, dementia, confusion, disability, diminished senses
optic
eye
QID
4x a day
Sitting up at 30°-45°
Semi-Fowler's
What are 5 symptoms of systematic infection?
Fever, body aches, chills, nausea, vomiting, weakness, headache, mental confusion, drop in BP
What are 3 examples of what can be stored inside the bedside stand?
urinal/bedpan and covers
washbasin
emesis basin
soap dish and soap
bath blanket
toilet paper
personal hygiene items
extra
outside
C/O
Complains of
Lying face down
Prone
What is Parkinson's disease and what are it's symptoms?
Progressive, incurable disease that causes a section of the brain to degenerate
Causes muscles to become stiff, stooped posture and shuffling gait
What are the 5 levels of Maslow's hierarchy, in order from lowest to highest?
Physiological Needs
Safety and Security
Love and Belonging
Esteem
Self-Actualization
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pertaining to
HOH
Hard of Hearing
Lying face up
Supine
What are the parts of the chain of infection, in order?
1. Causative Agent
2. Reservoir
3. Portal of Exit
4. Mode of Transmission
5. Portal of Entry
6. Susceptible Host
What do contact precautions entail for a CNA?
Requires washing hands with antimicrobial soap and not touching infected surfaces with ungloved hands or uninfected surfaces with contaminated gloves.
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tumor or cancer
PO
By mouth
Lying on the side with the knee and thigh drawn upward toward the chest
Sim's Position
What is a transient ischemic attack?
A warning sign of stroke
Temporary lack of oxygen to the brain, can last up o 24 hours
Difficulty speaking
Weakness loss of vision numbness