Resident Care
Proper care of a resident with elastic hose would include
What is checking the circulation in the feet frequently
The licensed nurse asks the CNA to flush a nasogastric tube. The NA should
What is tell the nurse the task is outside of the CNA scope of practice
Sitting a person on the side of the bed prior to walking
What is Dangling
Aspiration is more likely to occur if a patient is in this position when eating.
What is supine?
When caring for residents suffering from dementia it is most important to remember this
What is they have the same rights as everyone else?
Mrs. Jones was left with a flaccid left arm after her CVA, when dressing her you must
undress her from the strong right side first
Insulin regulates this
What is the amount of sugar in the blood
The presence of blood in urine detected only by microscope
What is Hematuria
A resident with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) breathes best in this position where the head of the bed is at a 45 to 60 degree angle.
What is Fowler's?
If you suspect a resident has been abused you should do this.
What is report your suspicions?
Mrs. Lee uses her call signal excessively. Your best response to Mrs. Lee is
What is give Mrs. Lee some choices and control over her care
The CNA walks into a resident's room and sees the IV site is bleeding. The CNA will
What is let the nurse know the site needs to be assessed?
Dry skin, wrinkling, and graying hair are changes of aging in this system
What is the integumentary system?
This position is often used to prevent pressure sores and is when a patient is on their side.
What is the lateral position?
The "Right to Know" Law allows workers this right.
What is it allows you as an employee to see certain kinds of personnel and safety records
You can help prevent dehydration in residents by doing this
What is encourage fluid intake?
When washing your hands, you should do this
What is wash hands for at least 20 seconds and turn sink off with clean, dry paper towel
The nursing assistant hears the nurse state the resident has orthostatic hypotension. The nursing assistant understands
What is the resident's blood pressure decreases when going from lying to a sitting position
Best practice is to reposition a resident this often to prevent pressure injuries
What is every 2 hours
You should always do this before entering a resident's room.
What is knock on their door?
Lack of mobility, moist skin, and shearing can lead to this
What is pressure injuries (sores/ulcers)
Mrs. Jones has been diagnosed with insulin dependent diabetes. You would NOT perform this care on her.
What is trim/clip fingernails or toenails?
Liver Cirrhosis can cause yellowing of the skin, whites of eyes, and mucous membranes. This yellowing discoloration is called this
What is Jaundice?
When logrolling a patient following back surgery it is important to do this.
What is keep their body aligned and complete the logroll in one motion
A patient is refusing to wear their hearing aids, this could be your first step to help them get ready for their day.
What is move on to something else and suggest they use their hearing aids later.
Or
Ask why they don't want to wear them.