CNA modules 3&4 Test

Vital Signs

Reflect the function of three body processes essential for life: body temperature regulation, breathing, and heart function.

Regulation of body temperature

A key process in maintaining vital signs.

Vital Signs Measurement

Measured to detect changes in normal body functions and response to treatment.

Blood Pressure

Amount of force exerted against the walls of an artery by the blood.

Normal Pulse Rate

The normal adult pulse rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute.

Hypotension

When the systolic BP is below 90 mm Hg, or diastolic BP is below 60 mm Hg.

Hypertension

When the systolic BP is 140 mm Hg or higher, or diastolic BP is 80 mm Hg or higher.

Systole

The period of heart muscle contraction.

Diastole

The period of heart muscle relaxation.

Febrile

Means with a fever (over 100.4°F).

Afebrile

without a fever.

Temperature Measurement Tools

Includes glass thermometers, electronic thermometers, tympanic thermometers, etc.

Respiratory Rate

Normal rate for an adult is 12 to 20 respirations per minute.

Pain as a Vital Sign

Pain is considered a vital sign by many agencies.

Pulse Oximetry

Measures the oxygen concentration in arterial blood.

Residents’ Rights

Rights that apply in nursing centers and protect the quality of care.

Right to Privacy

Residents have the right to personal privacy.

Refusing Treatment

Patients can refuse treatment and have rights related to this.

Advance Directives

Legal documents that allow a person to outline their preferences for medical treatment.

Abuse

The intentional mistreatment or harm of another person.

Confidentiality

Protection of personal health information.

Quality of Life

Residents have the right to quality of life.

Informed Consent

Consent given with understanding of treatment risks and benefits.

Reporting Abuse

Legal obligation to report suspected abuse.

Ethics

Knowledge of right and wrong conduct.

Torts

Wrong committed against a person or property.

CNA Responsibilities

Certified Nursing Assistants provide daily care and support to patients.

Boundary Crossing

A brief act of being over-involved with the patient.

Boundary Violation

An act that meets the caregiver's needs, not the patient's.

Patient Care Partnership

Document that explains patient rights and expectations in care.

Pain as a Vital Sign

Vital signs that signal discomfort or distress.

Factors Affecting Temperature

Include exercise, digestion, illness, and environmental factors.

Temperature Sites

Include mouth, rectum, axilla, temporal artery, etc.

Normal Range for BP

Systolic: 90 to 120 mm Hg; Diastolic: 60 to 80 mm Hg.

Right to Information

Residents have the right to access all personal records.

Legal Aspects

Include laws regarding patient rights and responsibilities.

Rights under OBRA

Protect residents in nursing facilities across the United States.

Personal Choice

Residents are allowed to make decisions about their care.

Smoking Restrictions

Rights of residents related to smoking in care facilities.

Residents’ Grievances

Right to voice concerns and complaints about care.

Infection Control Standards

Procedures to prevent the spread of infections.

Restraint Rights

Residents have the right to be free from unnecessary restraints.

Older Americans Act

Legal framework that includes the right to services for older adults.

Legal Responsibility

Healthcare providers must adhere to laws to protect patients.

Cleanliness and Safety

Residents have the right to a clean and safe environment.

Health Care Team

Collaboration among specialists to provide the best care.

Family Involvement

Families have rights to meet and collaborate on resident care.

Personal Choice in Activities

Residents can participate in activities of their choice.

Mental Health Rights

Residents are entitled to mental health support and protections.

Legal Implications of Care

Understanding consent, refusal, and necessary documentation in treatment.

Health Outcomes

Monitoring vital signs reflects overall health status.

Personal Items Protection

Residents have rights regarding the safety of their personal belongings.

Routine Measurements of Vital Signs

Taken during assessments or under specific circumstances.

Communication Rights

Patients have the right to communicate freely with care providers.

Advance Care Planning

Patients have the right to plan for their future healthcare.

Temporal and Rectal thermometers

most accurate temperature

Tympanic Temperature

least accurate temperature