CNA Certified Nursing Assistant Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Who does the CNA report to? - ANSWER Charge Nurse What is the difference between objective and subjective observation? - ANSWER Objective is observed, seen, heard, smelled or felt while subjective is told to or thought happened Examples of residents choices which can be honored by the facility to promote person-centered care? - ANSWER Time to be woken up and dressed in the a.m., whether to shower or bathe in a tub, what time to go to bed Examples of residents rights? - ANSWER See survey...

Alzheimer's Disease - ANSWER A disease of the brain affecting memory, judgment, ability to think and eventually all physical functions. May begin as early as middle age but usually affects the elderly. Symptoms occur in three phases; Phase One: Forgetfulness, particularly in recent events avoiding unfamiliar situations and seeking the familiar; moodiness. Phase Two: Restlessness particularly in the evening; inability to recognize dangerous situations, needs assistance with ALD's, speaks in o...

Initial Steps RCP #1 - ANSWER STEP & RATIONALE [Underneath] 1. Ask nurse about resident's needs, abilities and limitations, if necessary and gather necessary supplies. 1. Prepares you to provide best possible care to resident. 2. Knock and identify yourself before entering the resident's room. Wait for permission to enter the resident's room. 2. Maintains resident's right to privacy. 3. Greet resident by name per resident preference. 3. Shows respect for resident. 4. Ide...

A bed that has the linen fan folded down to the foot of the bed is called a: a) Closed bed b) Open bed c) Occupied bed d) ISDH bed - ANSWER b) Open bed Which way does the open end of the pillow case face when making a bed? a) Away from the door b) Toward the door c) Toward the head of the bed d) Toward the foot of the bed - ANSWER a) Away from the door Why is it necessary to make a toe pleat? a) To keep the resident's feet from getting tangled in the linen b) To make the bed loo...

Skilled Care - ANSWER Medically necessary care given by a nurse or therapist. Adult Day Care - ANSWER Care given at a facility during day time hours; generally for individuals who need some assistance and/or supervision but are not seriously ill or disabled; usually reside outside of the facility. Assisted Living - ANSWER Facilities where residents live who need limited assistance, but do not require skilled care. Home Health Care - ANSWER Care provided in a person's home. Hospice C...

#1 Initial Steps - ANSWER 1. Ask nurse about resident's needs, abilities, and limitations, gather necessary supplies. 2. Knock and identify yourself before entering the residents room. Wait for permission to enter the residents room. 3. Greet resident by name per resident preference. 4. Identify yourself by name and title 5. Explain what you will be doing; encourage resident to help as able. 6. Gather supplies and check equipment 7. Close curtains, drapes, and doors. Keep resident covered...

Initial Steps 1 - ANSWER Ask nurse about resident's needs, abilities and limitations, if necessary and gather necessary supplies Initial Steps 2 - ANSWER Knock and identify yourself before entering the resident's room. Wait for permission to enter the resident's room.

Falling or Fainting - ANSWER 1. Call for nurse and stay with resident. 2. Check if resident is breathing. 3. Do not move resident. Leave in same position until the nurse examines the resident 4. Talk to resident in calm and supportive manner. 5. Apply direct pressure to any bleeding area with a clean piece of linen 6. Take pulse and respiration. 7. Assist nurse as directed. Check resident frequently according to current facility policy. Assist with documentation Choking - ANSWER 1. Call...

*Initial Steps* - ANSWER 1. Ask nurse about residents NEEDS, ABILITIES and LIMITATIONS, if necessary. 2. KNOCK and IDENTIFY YOURSELF before entering residents room. WAIT for permission to enter residents room. 3. Greet resident by NAME per resident preference. 4.Identify yourself by NAME and TITLE. 5. Explain what you will be doing. Encourage resident to help as able. 6. Gather supplies and check equipment. 7. Close curtains, drapes and doors. Keep resident covered, expose only the area of...

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