Ethics
giving wrong information on a job application
What is Fraud
Who can I share information about a patient with?
Only your supervisor
Good posture and balance are examples of this
What is good body mechanics
If a person is choking but able to cough, and is conscious what should you do?
What is encourage them to continue coughing
the basic unit of body structure
what is the cell
If I don't answer a call light, this could be considered this
What is neglect
If I make a false statement about someone in print, electronically, through pictures, or social media this is considered what?
What is Libel
When is a restraint used
What is only when other measure to protect the resident or others has failed. It also requires a doctors order
Falls occur most frequently during this time
What is during shift change
the study of older persons
What is gerontology
If you said another employee is using drugs, and it wasn't true, you could be accused of this
What is slander
If I leave work because I am upset this could be considered
What is abandonment
Name 2 ways the CNA can help prevent pressure ulcers from developing
What is turn and reposition every 2 hours, keep the skin clean and dry, keep wrinkles out of linens, inspect skin each shift you work, position with pillow to prevent pressure and maintain good alignment
Name 2 actions that will help prevent falls
What is wipe up spills, make sure they have a call light, bed at lowest position, report faulty equipment, check on residents at least every hour or as able
An infection you contract while in a health care setting is this
What is a healthcare associated infection
Threatening to restrain a resident is considered this
False Imprisonment
The word element that contains the basic meaning of the word
What is the root word
The position you place a person in for an enema
What is the Sim's position
This is when bed wheels should be locked
What is at all times unless moving the bed
Painful or difficult urination is this
What is dysuria
Wrongful use of any electronic communication can result in this
What is losing your job
If you said to another employee, "I don't think Susie does her work very well. she's a terrible CNA", you would be doing this
What is gossiping
When a CNA checks for pocketing, what are they doing?
What is checking for food in the cheeks or area inside the mouth not swallowed
Checking the bathwater temperature can help prevent this
What is burns
What a heart beat under 60 bpm is called
What is bradycardia