CNA - Module Exam 6A, B, & C

What is a contracture?

Stiffening (contracting) of a muscle

What is atrophy

Decay or decrease of size of tissue

What is flexion?

Bending at the limp or joint

PROM

Passive range of motion - you move the joints

AROM

Active range of motion - person moves joints

AAROM

Assistive action range of motion - the person moves the joints with our help

Where do you stand when ambulating a person?

Stand on their weak side and slightly behind them

What is a phantom limb pain

Pain that comes from a body part that is no longer there

How do you introduce yourself to a new resident/patient?

Stating your name and explaining your role

How do you balance a scale - (a stand up doctor’s scale) ?

Using the guide of the balance pointer

Before you weight a person what do you need to ask them to do?

To void in order to reduce the added bladder weight

a resident is going to be discharged, what can you NOT do?

Give prescriptions written by the doctor

How long does a tub bath last?

20 minutes

What is the water temperature for a tub bath?

105ºF / 40.5ºC

Peri-care temperature is?

105º - 109ºF

Peri-care is given when?

Daily, soiled with urine/feces, urinary catheters, rectal or genital surgery, menstruating, un-circumsized

What is an anticoagulant?

Medication to prevent blood clots

What kind of razor is used when someone is on anticoagulant?

Electric shavers

When is shaving done?

When skin is soft from moistening the skin with warm water

How are fingernails clipped according to IDPH?

Straight across

What is Abduction?

Moving the body part away from the midline of the body

What is Addition?

Moving a body part toward the midline of the body

What is plantar flexion?

Bending the foot down at the ankle

How do you give mouth care to an unconscious person?

Turn the person to their SIDE. A padded tongue depressor is used to keep the mouth open while you clean using a sponged swab

How do you clean dentures?

Firmly hold them over the sink filled half-way with water. you will be using a denture cup, denture cleaner, and denture tooth/brush

What temperature is the water when cleaning dentures?

1. line the bottom of the sink with a towel
2. fill the sink halfway with water
3. rinse the dentures under running water
4. use warm or cold water as directed by the cleaning agent
5. place the dentures in the denture cup filled with water (or soaking solution)

How do you store dentures that are not being worn?

In a denture cup with the dentures in the top drawer

COMPLETED bed bath water is what temperature?

110º - 115º

Where do you first start with the bed bath process on the person?

The face

What do you use when giving a complete bed bath

A mittened washcloth

How do you dry the person you are bathing?

Dry between the folds of the skin

What if a resident wants a partial bath & not a complete bed bath - what do you do?

Give it to them, wash only their face, arms, and perineal areas

What is a prosthesis?

An artificial replacement for a missing body part

How is a gait belt/transfer belt to be applied to the person?

goes around the waist, secured by a clip or tied

What is the purpose of heat/hot applications?

promotes healing, comfort, reduces tissue swelling

What happens to blood vessels when heat is applied to them?

they dilute or expand

What happens to vessels when cold is applied to them?

blood flow decreases

how long are hold/cold applications applied for?

20 minutes

What are complications of hot & cold applications?

pains, burns, blisters, and poor circulation

What area is involved with a SITZ bath

perineal and rectal areas

What kind of fluid do you put in an AQUATHERMIA PAD?

Distilled water only

How often is the skin checked after applying a hot/cold application?

every 5 minutes

How are you to remove dirty linen?

roll away from the body, place in laundry bag

Dirty linen must never go where?

on the floor or on top of clean linen

When are dirty linen changed?

when they have been used or wet

When a person is receiving oxygen therapy their person’s mouth will become?

Dry

Due to the mouth being dry, mouth care is given how often?

every 2 hours

You must check that the sponge on the strike is what before using it?

Tight

What is the proper way to use an alcohol-based hand rub

apply a palmful amount and rub 1 hand over the other. rub until dry

What is friction?

The rubbing of 1 surface against another

What is shearing?

When the skin sticks to a surface while muscles slide in the directions the body is moving

How many workers are needed to use a mechanical lift?

at least 2, preferably 4

linens are held?

using 1 arm, away from the body

what happens when extra linen is brought into the room?

They are contaminated, place them in laundry room

What is POWS

Put on weak side

What is TOSS

Take off strong side