CNA Roles
What is the primary responsibility of a CNA?
To provide safe, basic care to residents/patients under the direction of the nurse.
Provide one example of objective data
skin color, vs, bruises, cough, wheeze anything you observe
What is 2 s/s of a MI?
chest pain, n/v, gray skin, SOB, clammy
Name the three types of transmission based precautions
Air, Contact, Droplet
Define Pass and Race
pull aim squeeze sweep
Rescue alert contain extinguish
True or False: A CNA may perform any procedure as long as another CNA has shown them how.
False. CNAs must work within their scope of practice and facility regulations.
provide one example of subjective data
" My head hurts" anythinf the pt says
Name 2 s/s of hyperglycemia
hunger, abd pain, weakness, fruity breath
What is a nosocomial Infection?
Acuired in Health Care setting
What is the MSDS
Tells about chemicals
A resident asks you to change their medication dosage because they say it is not working. What should you do?
Do not change the medication. Report the resident's concern to the nurse
What should a CNA use to help a visually impaired pt independently feed themselves?
face of clock
name 2 s/s of hypoglycemia
Confusion, shaky, hunger, loc, sweating
Define Sterilization
Free from all Microorganisms
name 1 s/s of TB
coughing, fever, night sweats
A CNA notices a resident's condition has changed. What should the CNA do?
report it
Give 1 example of something a cna should report immediately
varies
What would you do if your pt is experiencing a seizure?
protect them from injury
Define Disinfection
Free os most pathogens
Give 1 example of a BBP and what PPE would you use?
Hep b
Hep C
HIV
A CNA is asked to perform a procedure they have never been trained to perform. What is the best response?
Explain that they are not trained/authorized to perform it and notify the nurse
What could you do if a combative resident is trying to hit you?
varies
What is the acronym used for detecting a CVA and define it?
BEFAST
What is MRSA and what PPE would you wear?
superbug
gown, gloves
List 8 body mechanics principals
do not twist use leg muscles
pull slide no bending
hip kness
get help
8-10 inches
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