CNA Units 13-18
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What is a care plan?
A written plan that outlines a resident's needs and care.
Why should a CNA follow the care plan?
To provide individualized care safely and correctly.
Can a CNA change a care plan?
No.
What is charting?
Documenting care and observations in the medical record.
Why is documentation important?
It communicates resident information to the healthcare team.
What information should be documented?
Facts, observations, and care provided.
Should a CNA document opinions?
No.
What does objective mean?
Something that can be seen, measured, or observed.
What does subjective mean?
Something reported by the resident.
When should documentation be completed?
As soon as possible after care is given.
Should a CNA chart care that was not completed?
No.
What should a CNA do if they make a documentation error?
Follow facility policy for correcting it.
Why are observations important?
They help identify changes in a resident's condition.
What should be reported immediately?
Sudden changes in condition or safety concerns.
What is a normal age-related vision change?
Reduced ability to see close objects.
What is a normal age-related hearing change?
Difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds.
What is a normal age-related skin change?
Thinner, more fragile skin.
What is a normal age-related musculoskeletal change?
Decreased strength and flexibility.
Does aging automatically cause confusion?
No.
What is sexuality?
The way people express themselves as men or women and form relationships.
Do residents maintain the right to privacy in relationships?
Yes.
Should residents be treated with dignity regarding sexuality?
Yes.
What is sleep?
A natural state of rest that restores the body and mind.
Why is sleep important?
It supports physical and mental health.
What can interfere with sleep?
Pain, noise, illness, stress, and medications.
How can a CNA promote rest?
Provide comfort, reduce noise, and follow routines.
What is comfort care?
Care that promotes physical and emotional well-being.
What is pain?
Whatever the resident says it is.
Should a CNA report pain complaints?
Yes.
What is hospice care?
Care focused on comfort and quality of life at the end of life.
What is palliative care?
Care focused on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life.
What is the goal of end-of-life care?
Comfort, dignity, and support.
Should a dying resident be left alone if possible?
No.
What should a CNA do if a resident expresses fear about dying?
Listen and provide support.
What is grief?
A normal response to loss.
What is bereavement?
The period after a loss occurs.
Can family members grieve differently?
Yes.
What is postmortem care?
Care provided after death.
Who pronounces death?
The nurse or physician, according to facility policy.
Should a CNA document observations after death care?
Yes, according to policy.
What is stress?
The body's response to change or challenge.
What are signs of stress?
Fatigue, irritability, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating.
Why is self-care important for CNAs?
To prevent burnout and maintain health.
What is burnout?
Physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion.
What is professionalism?
Behaving responsibly and respectfully at work.
What is empathy?
Understanding another person's feelings.
What is compassion?
Caring about another person's suffering and wanting to help.
Why is teamwork important in healthcare?
It improves resident care and safety.
What is a therapeutic relationship?
A professional relationship focused on resident needs.
Should a CNA become personally involved with residents?
No.
What is resident-centered care?
Care that respects resident preferences, values, and choices.
What is the CNA's most important responsibility in Units 13-18?
Observe, report, document, and provide compassionate care.