Acronyms
PASS
Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep
Main function of a CNA
Assists with ADLS
#1 way to prevent spread of infection
Wash hands
In initial steps, what do you ask the nurse for?
Residents, needs, abilities, Limitations
What position would you place someone in to eat?
Fowlers
I assist with ADL's and know the resident the best
I am the CNA
RACE
Rescue Activate Contain Extingush
What is a CNA's Scope of practice?
Things they can legally do under their license
What is a nosocomial infection?
Infection gotten in the hospital
What position is a resident in when sitting on a bed pan?
Semi or Fowlers
What position is Supine?
Lying on spine/back
I am the most important member of the team. What I say, goes?
The patient/resident
DRIMO
Drainage, Redness, Irritation, Moisture, Odor
Name 2 things a CNA can not do
Sterile procedures, give medications, put anything into a hole in the body. Listen to lung & bowel sounds
You got it from touching something
What is first thing a CNA should do if they witness abuse?
Protect the resident
What position is prone?
Lying on stomach
I pass the medications on the floor and assist with CNA's with their needs
The floor/charge nurse
CSCSW
Color, Swelling, Cuts, Splits, Warmth
Who does the CNA report to
Floor nurse, another CNA
How is airborne infections spread?
Coughing, sneezing
You find a resident on the ground, what is the first thing you check for?
Breathing
Bonus: Name the rest of the steps
What position is lateral
Laying on side
Bonus: Where are pillows placed?
I assist people with financial and family issues
I am the social worker
COCA
Color, Odor Consistency, Amount
Telling someone medical information such as diagnosis, medications and symptoms and they do not care for this resident is breaking this thing
What is HIPPA
Only 2 ways to kill C diff
Bleach, Soap & Water
Two things that you report to the nurse after a resident has a seizure
How long it lasted and what part of the body it effected
If something is Proximal to you it is?
Close to you
I work with people who have speech, swallowing and cognitive difficulties
Speech Therapist
FAST
Face, Arms, Speech, Time
If I work 1000 hours and get extra training I can get this certification
QMA
Name order of putting on PPE
Gown, Mask, goggles, gloves
It is always said in the medical field, "If you did not do this, it wasnt done" What is this
Documentation
If something is Distal to you it is?
Further away
In charge of the entire facility including nursing, dietary, maintenance, activities
Administrator
OCSBDL
Odor, Cracks, Sores, Bleeding, Discoloration, Loose teeth
Name 2 most important things that a CNA can do to earn a resident/families trust.
Honesty, reliable, trustworthy, empathetic, kind
Name 3 "high touch" areas for infection
Door knobs, light switches, phones, toliet handles, Computer mouse, keyboards, Call lights, side rails
Name order of taking off PPE
Gloves, goggles, gown, mask
Medial means
Center
Outside resource for complaints
Ombudsman