CNA 5 - Common Conditions cnas see often

Decubitus Ulcer / Pressure Ulcer

bed sore; sore caused by lying down for long periods of time

Edema

Swelling

CHF

congestive heart failure

COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CVA

stroke (cerebrovascular accident)

TIA

transient ischemic attack (mini stroke)

A temporary blockage of blood flow that usually lasts less than five minutes to an hour.

Ischemic Stroke

Blockage: Blood clot or fatty plaque that blocks an artery leading to the brain.

Thrombotic type: Clot forms directly inside a brain vessel

Embolic type: Clot forms in another part of the body (like the heart) and travels to the brain

Hemorrhagic Stroke

Bleeding: Happens when a weakened blood vessel in the brain bursts or leaks.

UTI

urinary tract infection

Dementia

A chronic, slowly progressive decline in mental abilities

Alzheimer's disease

a progressive and irreversible brain disorder (dementia)

Aspiration

Breathing food/liquid into lungs

Inhaling something by accident, instead of going to your stomach

Indwelling Catheter

Stays inside bladder for a long period of time

Straight catheter

removed immediately after urine is drained

Incontinence

inability to control bladder and/or bowels

Susceptible Pressure Points

Coccyx, hip, ears, knees, elbows, heels, toes, spine, shoulders

MSAD

Moisture skin associated disorder (urine or stool related)
- use Mystatin powder to keep area dry