day 6 CNA

Which type of bedpan is used for residents who have had hip surgery and cannot roll over?

Fracture bedpan

What must an NA do if a male resident cannot place his penis inside the urinal himself?

The NA must place the penis inside the urinal for the resident.

What is the primary purpose of a Bed Side Commode (BSC)?

To allow residents who cannot walk to the bathroom to use a toilet-like device.

When assisting with toileting, which two factors are most important for the NA to promote for the resident?

Dignity and privacy.

The condition in which all of the body’s systems are working at their best is called _____.

Homeostasis

What term describes the steady level of the body’s physical and chemical processes?

Metabolism

Concept: Objective Signs

Observations that the NA actually sees, hears, feels, or smells.

Concept: Subjective Symptoms

Conditions reported by the resident that are not directly seen by the NA.

Anatomical term: The front of the body or body part

Anterior or ventral

Anatomical term: The back of the body or body part

Posterior or dorsal

Anatomical term: Toward the head

Superior

Anatomical term: Away from the head

Inferior

Anatomical term: Toward the midline of the body

Medial

Anatomical term: To the side, away from the midline of the body

Lateral

Anatomical term: Closer to the torso

Proximal

Anatomical term: Farther away from the torso

Distal

What is considered the largest organ and system in the human body?

The integumentary system (skin).

What are the two primary layers of the skin visible in a cross-section?

Epidermis and Dermis.

How does the integumentary system help control internal conditions?

It regulates body temperature and prevents excessive water loss.

List a normal change of aging in the integumentary system related to moisture.

The skin becomes drier and itchy.

Why does aging skin feel colder to the resident?

The skin becomes thinner.

What is the NA's responsibility regarding bed linens for skin health?

Keep bed linens wrinkle-free to prevent skin breakdown.

Which dietary habit should an NA encourage to help maintain healthy skin?

Fluid intake.

What should an NA do when noticing blood or fluid draining from a resident's skin?

Always wear gloves and report it to the nurse.

How many bones are in the adult human body?

206

What is the primary function of joints in the musculoskeletal system?

To make movement possible.

What do muscles provide besides movement?

Body heat.

What is the term for the decrease in muscle size due to inactivity?

Atrophy

A permanent shortening of a muscle or tendon that causes a joint to become 'frozen' is called a _____.

Contracture

How do Range of Motion (ROM) exercises benefit the musculoskeletal system?

They help prevent atrophy and contractures.

What change occurs to bone density as a result of aging?

Bones become less dense and more brittle.

Why is it critical for NAs to answer call lights promptly for residents with musculoskeletal issues?

To prevent falls.

Concept: Rheumatoid Arthritis

An autoimmune disorder causing inflamed, red, and swollen joints.

What is another name for Osteoarthritis?

Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD).

A disease that causes bones to become porous and break easily is called _____.

Osteoporosis

At what point is a woman officially considered to have reached menopause?

When she has not had a menstrual period for 12 months.

Doctor's Order: Non-Weight-Bearing (NWB)

The resident cannot touch the floor or support any body weight on the affected leg(s).

Doctor's Order: Partial Weight-Bearing (PWB)

The resident can support some body weight on one or both legs.

What percentage of body weight can a resident support if they are Full Weight-Bearing (FWB)?

$100\%$

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).

Breathing and digestion are examples of _____ functions controlled by the nervous system.

Involuntary

What is a normal age-related change regarding memory?

Memory loss occurs more often with short-term memory.

A stroke that affects the right side of the body originated in which side of the brain?

The left side.

Which side of the brain is typically responsible for language and logic?

The left side.

A resident with right-sided brain damage may exhibit _____ behavior.

Impulsive

What is 'one-sided neglect' in a stroke patient?

A condition where the resident ignores or forgets the left side of the body.

Concept: Hemiparesis

Weakness or paralysis on one side of the body.

What disorder is characterized by pill-rolling tremors and a shuffling gait?

Parkinson's Disease

Which progressive disease involves the breakdown of the protective sheath around nerves?

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

What is the difference between paraplegia and quadriplegia?

Paraplegia is loss of function in the lower body, while quadriplegia affects legs, trunk, and arms.

A clouding of the lens of the eye that may be corrected surgically is called a _____.

Cataract

What are the three main components of the circulatory system?

Heart, blood vessels, and blood.

Concept: Systole

The contracting phase of the heart when the ventricles pump blood.

Concept: Diastole

The resting phase of the heart when the chambers fill with blood.

What is a normal change of aging in the blood vessels?

Blood vessels become narrowed.

What blood pressure measurement regularly defines Hypertension (HTN)?

$120/80\text{ mmHg}$ or higher.

Hardening and narrowing of blood vessels is known as _____.

Atherosclerosis

What is the term for chest pain or pressure caused by Coronary Artery Disease?

Angina

What heart condition involves a failure of the heart muscle to pump effectively, often resulting in swelling and gurgling breath?

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Bluish nail beds and cool extremities are symptoms of which circulatory disease?

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)

What are the two main phases of respiration?

Inspiration (breathing in) and Expiration (breathing out).

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

To bring in $\text{O}_2$ and eliminate $\text{CO}_2$.

What should an NA report regarding a resident's sputum?

If it is discolored (yellow, green, gray, or bloody).

What is the primary difficulty for residents suffering from COPD?

Difficulty exhaling.

Which two chronic lung diseases are grouped under COPD?

Chronic bronchitis and emphysema.