Misc
When collecting a stool specimen the CNA can collect from which parts?
Front middle and end
Reason urine and stool specimens are collected
What is to determine cause of illness
Name two types of oxygen delivery methods for your patient
What is nasal cannula or face mask?
The nursing assistant can prevent the spread of infection when making a bed by
keeping the linens away from the uniform.
using gloves when handling soiled linens.
performing hand hygiene after removing gloves.
A small hollow tube inserted into the urethra
What is a catheter?
The CNA can help increase fluid intake by
What is encouraging ice cream and popsicles for snacks; placing a fresh glass or pitcher of ice water at the bedside every shift, offering a drink of fluids with each resident contact.
Stool specimens may be collected using this type of equipment
What is a bedpan or commode hat and placed
into a specimen cup.
These are areas the CNA needs to check if a patient is on oxygen
What is behind the ears and in the nares?
Bed linens in a long-term care facility should be changed
What is every bath day and when wrinkled or soiled
This type of catheter is held in place by a sterile inflated balloon
What is an indwelling or foley catheter?
Dressing type that is used for 'wet to dry' dressings
What are gauze sponges?
Urine must be strained for the following disorder
What is kidney stones?
The patient has an incentive spirometer-what are the steps involved
What is the resident exhales air from the lungs, places mouthpiece in the mouth sealing it over the lips,then the resident slowly inhales to target volume, then the mouthpiece is removed, residents inhales, repeated 5-10 times.
A closed bed is made by
placing all linens over the mattress, top sheet,blankets and bedspread are drawn up to the head of the bed, use of mitered corners
When caring for patient with a catheter the CNA must report
Any type of trauma bleeding, drainage, or pain
What can a CNA never do?
Administer medications or insert IV tubes
When collecting specimens the CNA must know four pieces of information necessary for the collection
What is route of collection, correct container,
amount of specimen needed, and appropriate storage
The CNA knows how to help relieve anxiety related to breathing
What is answer call light promptly, relaxation exercises, positioning-tripod or fowlers
When making an occupied bed soiled linens are not placed
on the floor or overbed table
When caring for a patient with an IV the CNA must report
What is pain, or the site looks red, swollen or is bleeding/leaking or it has been pulled out dislodged
This type of enema is used if a 'fleets' enema is not effective
What is a high volume enema?
These steps are involved in cough and deep breathing exercises
What is Ask the resident to take a slow deep breath in and hold for 5 seconds. Then ask the resident to let the breath out slowly. After each breath, ask the resident to force a cough. Offer tissues if the cough produces any phlegm. Allow the resident to rest between breaths to avoid hyperventilating.
These are important to report to the nurse promptly
Resident complains of dry nares, nosebleeds,alteration (different) in flow rate from what was on the care plan, resident has SOB or distress
In what order do you gather linens from the clean linen closet?
1. bath blanket (if used by facility)
2. fitted sheet
3. draw sheet
4. incontinence pad if indicated
5. top sheet
6. blanket
7. bedspread
8. pillowcase(s)
To clean a leg bag the CNA uses
Water/vinegar solution of equal parts or 50/50
1 part bleach to 10 parts water