CNA roles & regs
This type of illness has a slow or gradual onset and has no cure
what is: chronic illness
the role of an ombudsman:
What is: promoting the needs and interests of residents & resolves resident complaints
What are some ways to use professional speech & language as a CNA
what is speaking clearly, do not use slang, do not cuss, explain, look at residents when speaking, use proper body language
Care is given during this step of the nursing process
what is implementation
A resident is choking, cannot speak or breath, and is clutching at her throat- what action is needed immediately?
what is abdominal thrusts- the Heimlich maneuever
This health team member assess and plans for the resident's nutritional needs
what is the dietician
The resident's call light goes unanswered, the resident's son finds the resident laying in urine soaked sheets. This is considered?
what is neglect
True or False: sexual harassment only occurs to men
what is false
this is the third step of the nursing process:
*can you name all the steps?
what is planning
*steps in order: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
In order to prevent burns, Prior to getting a patient in the tub, shower, or giving a bath you should always do what?
what is check the bath water temperature- what is the temperature?
105F-115F
The nursing assistant registry includes information about findings such as (name one)
what is: findings of abuse, neglect, or dishonest use of property
A resident ask to see his chart, what is your response
What is: notify the nurse
DO NOT disclose medical records.
A resident recently stops attending events, activites, and does not like to leave her room, how would you describe her behavior
what is withdrawn
Information that we can see, hear, feel, or smell is noted as _______ ______
what is objective data
what is the MSDS material safety data sheet
OBRA requires retraining and/or a new competency evaluation for a CNA who has not worked in the role for what amount of time.
what is 24 months (2 years)
This religious group generally does not accept whole blood products
what is a Jehovah's Witnesses
What do we always assume about comatose residents?
what is they have intact hearing
what is subjective data
The most common time of resident falls are during what time of day?
The nurse ask you to complete a task outside your legal scope of practice, how do you respond
*name something outside of your scope of practice
what is: politely refuse, explain why-
outside of scope: medications, assessing patients, explaining diagnosis, reviewing test results, obtaining informed written consent, etc.
How do you correctly identify a resident prior to giving care?
a new resident feels very anxious, unsafe, and unsure about their new facility. Name one way you can assist them in feeling safe and secure?
what is active listening, reassuring them, finding their interest, not rushing, taking time to get to know them, meet their needs.
Maslow's Hierarchy of needs requires which patient needs be met first? Give one example of these needs:
(ex. food, water, oxygen, sleep)
what is RESCUE... remove any resident in immediate danger,
ALARM, CONFINE, EVACUATE