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Cna test 1
CNA
53 cards·by crystalwilder
cna
HIPAA
protects privacy of patient
empathy
what you imagine a person feels
humanistic approach
treating a patient; prioritizing them
medicare
65 and older
medicaid
anyone any age; (like welfare)
what is occupation safety and health administration (OSHA) used for?
to protect health care workers from on the jon injuries
OBRA is acronym for? What is it intended for?
Occupational Budget Reconciliation Act. Keeping the resident safe.
Title of person that provides direct supervision of a facility
Administration
What is a component of the law that must be maintained by all states?
Maintaining eduction to care and safety of all residents.
Name at least (2) stereotypes of aging adults
old age starts at 65. The elderly are poor.
T/F remembering is a problem with all ages
True
List 7 basic human needs
1. Oxygen 2.Food 3.Water 4.Shelter 5.Sexuality 6.Belonging/Love 7.Esteem
List 5 responsibilities of a CNA
1. Food Service 2. Care of residents living space 3.Record Keeping 4. Bathing 5.Dressing
what is ADL
Activities of Daily Living
Define A.N.E and who reports A.N.E
Abuse. Negelct. Exploitation The CNA.
What is integrity
Being honest
What is communication
exchanging information
what is non-verbal ; example
communicating through body positions and facial expressions. clutching stomach for
stomach ache.
Subjective
something being said
Objective
what you observe
touch
telling/asking permission to do so
open-ended
dialogue; more then one answer
close-ended
no dialogue; on answer
what are microorganisms that cause diseases?
Pathogens
How are infectonis transmitted from host-to-host?
Airborne & Contact
P.P.E
Personal Protective Equipment
Airborne
transmitted in the air
contact (indirect)
touching something the source has touched
contact (direct)
touching the source
name a pathogen that is airborne
TB -tuberculosis
where are MRSA NOCOSOMIAL and HAI's located?
hospital and health care facilities
What is meant by standard precautions?
to protect yourself and others
what is the single most important measure to prevent and control the spread of infections?
Handwashing
What kind of mask is worn with TB?
high-filteration respirators
title fo person that provides direct supervision of CNA
RN/LPN
what is D.O.N and what their postion in health care?
Director of Nursing ; supervisor of all nurses
name (6) positions in which a body may be positioned to?
1.Supine 2.Prone 3.Fowlers 4.Lateral 5.SIMS 6.Sitting
what complications happen from bad postioning (6)?
1.Blood Clots 2.incontinence 3.constipation 4.pain 5.penumonia 6.contractures
when lifting heavy objects what muscles should be used? not used?
use leg muscles. do not use back muscles.
among healthcare proffessionals what is the #1 injury?
Back injury
to secure a broadd base of safety in lifting how far apart should ones feet be?
12 inches- soulder width
Abducation
take away from body
Adducation
Go towards center of body
What is the use of a Abducation Spline (pillow)
to prevent the hip join from becoming dislocated during recovery
How often should someone be repositioned
every 2 hours
what are the 4 stages of pressure sores
1. Redness 2.Blister 3. opening 4.Tunneling
what is muscle atrophy
the loss of body mass size and strength
what is the #1 factor in tranferring the patient
Safety
when transferring a patient why count 1,2,3?
so that the transfer goes smooth with no injuries
when using a medical lift device always at all times have a _______________ as a stand by
assitant.
another person
The number one caue of ijuries in elderly perople? Where and why?
Falling-nursing homes- because the call light is not answered soon enough and the resident
tries to do it themselves.
when an assignment is given to the CNA and is not carried out who is responsivble?
the C.N.A
When a patient is discharges from a short term facility but is unable to care for themselves
where do they go?
Long-term care facitlites