Nursing Assistant Training Modules C, D, and L Review

Vocabulary flashcards covering resident safety, emergency response, communication, cultural diversity, and medical documentation rules from Modules C, D, and L.

ID Bracelet

A device used to correctly identify a patient or resident prior to providing care.

Dementia

The loss of cognitive and social functions caused by changes in the brain.

Accident Risk Behaviors and Factors

Conditions that increase injury risk, including coma, confusion, decreased awareness of surroundings, impaired vision, hearing, smell, touch, paralysis, impaired mobility, and drugs.

Resident Safety

The practice of decreasing the risks of accidents and injuries within a care facility.

Care Plan

An individualized plan that must always be followed to protect the person from harm.

First Action in a Room Fire

Immediately move the patient to a safe area upon finding a fire in their room.

Abdominal Thrusts

The first action performed when a choking person cannot breathe or speak, which must not be used on obese persons.

Frayed Cord Protocol

The requirement to remove a damaged electrical cord from a resident's room for repair.

Stretcher Transport Procedure

The practice of moving a stretcher feet first.

Ashtray Disposal Protocol

The requirement to empty ashtrays into metal containers containing sand or water.

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

A reference checked before cleaning a hazardous spill that contains descriptions of emergency response actions.

Oxygen Safety Prohibitions

Items strictly forbidden when oxygen is in use, including lit candles, nail polish remover, and smoking materials.

Tongue Falling to the Back of the Throat

The most common cause of an obstructed airway in an unconscious patient.

Major Adult Poisoning Risks

Confusion and poor vision.

Burn Prevention

Checking bath and shower water temperatures before the resident enters to prevent burns and scalding.

Suffocation Prevention Measures

Making sure dentures are in place, checking for loose teeth or dentures, and reporting swallowing problems to the nurse.

Over Bed Table Restrictions

Surfaces where soiled linen is strictly prohibited from being placed.

Bedside Table Lower Shelf

The designated storage area for bedpans and urinals.

Left-Sided Paralysis Call Bell Placement

Positioning the call bell in the resident's right hand so it remains within reach.

Bed Wheels Rule

Safety policy requiring bed wheels to be locked at all times except when moving the bed.

Fire Elevator Rule

Safety instruction stating to never use the elevator during a fire.

Clothing Fire Response

The procedure to drop to the floor and smother the fire if your clothing catches fire.

PASS

An acronym for fire extinguisher use standing for: pull, aim, squeeze, & swipe.

RACE

An acronym for fire response standing for: remove the patient, activate 911, contain the fire, extinguish.

Sharps Disposal

The practice of disposing of sharp medical items into a designated biohazard container.

Positive Nonverbal Communication

Behaviors such as smiling or leaning forward to listen while a resident talks.

Restating

A technique where the nursing assistant repeats what the resident said in their own words to verify understanding.

Taste

The one human sense that is not used when making resident observations.

Imaginary Clock Method

Using the face of an imaginary clock to communicate the position of objects to visually impaired residents.

Hearing Impaired Communication Protocol

Ensuring light is directly on the nursing assistant's face so the resident can see them clearly.

Objective Information

Facts and signs observed through the senses, such as a resident's blood pressure measuring $110/70$.

Subjective Information

Symptoms or information stated directly by the resident.

Transcultural Nursing

The study of various cultures with the goal of providing care specific to each culture.

Cultural Diversity

A wide variety of people throughout the world.

Coma Patient Hearing Ability

The principle that an unconscious patient in a coma may still be able to hear.

Admission Record

A document containing the patient's identifying information.

Communication

The process of sending and receiving messages within the health care team.

1930 Hours

The military time equivalent for 7:30 PM.

ADL

Abbreviation for activities of daily.

Telephone Protocol

Determining if a call is an emergency before placing a caller on hold, and repeating back the message and phone number.

Co-Worker Conflict Resolution

Addressing disputes by focusing strictly on facts of specific behaviors.

Flow Sheets

Forms used to record observations and routine measurements, such as hygiene, elimination, and sleep.

Medical Record

A legal document that organizes all information about the care of a single resident, which cannot be accessed by all agency staff.

Documentation Integrity Rules

Guidelines stating to record documentation immediately after care is given, chart changes at once, never chart before completing a procedure, and never erase an error.