Body Systems & Conditions
This system helps the body take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.
Respiratory system.
A resident says, “I feel dizzy and nauseated.” The CNA writes this observation in the chart. This type of information is classified as this.
What is subjective information (a symptom)?
A CNA overhears another staff member yelling at a resident and threatening to withhold care if the resident does not cooperate. The CNA’s legal and ethical responsibility is to do this.
What is report the suspected abuse immediately to the charge nurse according to facility policy
1oz equals how many mL
30mL
A resident recovering from a stroke has weakness on the right side of their mouth and difficulty chewing. When assisting with meals, the CNA should place food in this part of the mouth to help prevent aspiration.
What is the stronger side of the mouth ( left side)
The medical term for vomiting.
Emesis.
A CNA notices a red area on a resident’s hip that does not fade when pressed. The resident has been lying in the same position for several hours. This finding most likely indicates the beginning of this condition.
What is a pressure ulcer?
A resident refuses a bath and says, “Leave me alone.” The CNA’s best response is to respect the resident’s rights and do this.
What is respect the refusal, report it, and try again later?
A CNA documents care provided at 7:00 p.m. In healthcare charting, this must be written using military time.
What is 1900?
A resident has a urinary catheter. Proper catheter care requires cleaning in this direction.
What is from the meatus down the catheter?
The inhalation of food or liquid into the lungs.
Aspiration.
A CNA measures a resident’s respirations and gets 28 breaths per minute, when the resident’s baseline is 16 breaths per minute. This should be done next.
What is report the abnormal vital sign to the nurse?
What abbreviations means nothing by mouth?
NPO
You take a pulse for 30 seconds and respiratory rate for 30 seconds and feel 38 beats and observe chest rise of 7. The persons pulse and respiratory rate are
What are HR 76 and RR 14?
A resident suddenly begins coughing and grabbing their throat while eating lunch. They cannot speak or breathe. This emergency procedure should be performed immediately.
What is the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts)?
The artificial opening created in the abdomen for a colostomy.
Stoma.
A CNA documents that a resident “seems very sick and looks terrible today.” This documentation is incorrect because charting must be this type of information.
What is objective and factual information?
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called
A resident’s intake is recorded as 8 oz juice, 4 oz milk, and 120 mL of water. This is the total fluid intake in milliliters.
What is 480 mL?
(8 oz = 240 mL, 4 oz = 120 mL, plus 120 mL)
A CNA needs to move a resident up in bed with another staff member. To prevent injury and maintain proper body mechanics, the CNA should do this with their feet.
What is stand with feet shoulder-width apart?
The serious condition caused by not having enough fluid in the body.
Dehydration.
While assisting with a bed bath, the CNA uses the same washcloth on the face, then the perineal area without rinsing. This mistake could lead to this major infection control problem.
What is cross-contamination?
(bringing pathogens from one area to another)
A resident who frequently tries to get out of bed has all four side rails raised so they cannot leave the bed without assistance. This is legally considered this type of intervention.
What is a physical restraint?
A resident has the following during a shift:
Intake
8 oz milk
120 mL juice
Output
400 mL urine
200 mL urine
What is 600 mL?
A resident with swallowing difficulty begins coughing while eating. The first action the CNA should take is this.
What is stop feeding the resident immediately?