Unit 1
What are some feelings of a resident in a long term care facility?
Upset, sad, Lonely, depressed, frightened, confused, and angry.
What are 4 types of discharge?
1. When a resident goes to another facility
2. When a resident goes home
3. When a resident is released to a family member or friend
4. When a resident dies.
What are 2 ways of measuring the height of a resident?
1. In bed
2. On an upright scale
What is oxygen considered?
Oxygen is considered a drug.
Define postmortem.
After death.
What are 4 Responsibilities of a CNA when preparing a room before a resident arrives?
1. Bed should be made.
2. Room should be neat and clean.
3. Personal care supplies should be available.
4. Water glass and pitcher should be at bedside.
If you have to transfer a resident who is confused who would you get in contact with in order to explain why they are being moved?
A family member or the person who is responsible for the resident.
What do the long lines and short lines on an upright scale indicate?
1. The long lines indicate 1 pound
2. The short lines indicate 1/4 pound
What are 2 methods of administrating oxygen?
1. Mask
2. Nasal cannula
List 2 important aspects of communication when helping a dying resident.
1. listening
2. tough
When the resident arrives how do you greet them and what is 1 thing you do not assume?
When a resident arrives you greet them warmly and you do not assume it is acceptable to call he/she by their first name without permission from the resident to do so.
How long is the facility responsible for the safety of the resident
Until the resident is placed in the car with their seat belt on and the door is closed.
List 5 scales that can be used to weigh a resident.
1. bathroom scale
2. Upright scale
3. chair scale
4. bed scale
5. platform scale
What are 3 saftey measures for oxygen tanks?
1. No smoking
2. Make sure they are secure with straps or collars to prevent them from falling.
3. check and make sure the tubing doesn't have kinks or disconnection and the resident is not lying on it.
What are 4 factors affecting attitudes about death?
1. personal experience
2. culture
3. religion
4. age
What should a CNA do if the resident or family member ask a question they are not qualified to answer?
Refer the question to the charge nurse.
What are 2 reasons you would do an In-House transfer?
1. A change in the residents condition
2. Incompatibility with the roommate
What is 1 thing you should compare and 1 thing you should report when taking a residents weight?
1. you should compare a residents weight to the weight on the previous record.
2. you should record any weight gain or loss and if it is anything within 3-5 pound weigh them again before putting it on the medical record and report to the charge nurse.
What are 4 comfort measures of
1. Make sure areas where the mask or cannula are worn stay dry and clean.
2. Remove and wipe face mask to get rid of the moisture.
3. Check the nasal cannula for mucus build up and if there is change the tubing.
4. Make sure the mask and cannula is not to tight causing pressure to areas
What are 3 signs that death is near?
1. Eyes have a glassy look and they stare off into space.
2. movement, muscle tone, and sensation loss
3. circulation is lost and temperature rises.
After the resident has arrived and settled in what is the first thing a CNA should do?
Take vital signs
What are 3 responsibilities of a CNA when a resident gets discharges to go home or to another long term-care facility?
1. Make sure all belongings are sent with the resident and double check their list.
2. Make sure the resident has on the appropriate clothing for the weather.
3. check with the charge nurse and make sure the resident has all medications and dietary plans.
When do you take the weight of a resident?
You take the weight of a resident at the same time every month and on the same day
What are 4 signs that a resident is not getting enough oxygen?
1. Resident feels like he/she can´t breath.
2. Complains of dizziness or faintness
3. turns pale
4. Restless irritable anxious or frightened
What are the five stages of loss and grieving in order?
1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance