CNA Exam 3 flashcards

If the patient has a stroke and has to ambulate

THE NURSE WILL STAND ON THE AFFECTED (WEAKER) SIDE

Always wear gloves when

DOING PERICARE

The best way to stop the spread of infection is to

WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH PATIENT - NO EXCEPATIONS

The first sign of decubitus ulcer is

REDNESS AROUND THE AREA

Before entering you should

ALWAYS KNOCK ON THE DOOR NO EXCEPTIONS

Passive range of exercises is needed for patient with needs to

INCREASE MUSCLE AND JOINT MOBILITY

Before performing any procedure you must

ALWAYS CHECK THE RESIDENT/PATIENT IDENTIFICATION BRACELET - NO EXCEPTIONS

Never ever leave your patient unattended in

THE SHOWER

If the resident/patient complains of chest pain you should

CALL FOR HELP IMMEDIATELY

Vitamin D is found in

DAIRY PRODUCTS

Flatus is the medical term for

INTESTINAL GAS

Whenever you are finished with a patient, the last thing to do is to

WASH YOUR HANDS AND GIVE CALL BELL - NO EXCEPTIONS

If your patient is not eating enough you should

OFFER DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AS PRESCRIBED

When a patient falls, the most common injury is

A FRACTURED HIP

The correct definition of Fowlers position is to

RAISE THE HEAD OF THE BED TO A 45 - 60 DEGREE ANGLE WITH LEGS BENT OR STRAIGHT

When helping to lift a resident up in the bed you should

USE PROPER BODY MECHANICS - BEND SLIGHTLY AT THE WAIST, KEEP KNEES PARTICALLY FLEXED AND LIFT WITH YOUR LEG MUSCLES

If you have visibly soiled hands, you must

WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER -  NO EXCEPTIONS

Nutrition is

THE PROCESS OF TAKING IN AND USING FOOD

When assisting a patient/resident with range of motion you should

AVOID PUSHING THE JOINTS PASS THE POINT OF RESISTANCE, FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THERAPIST AND EXERCISE ACCORDINGLY

Minerals

REGULATE THE BODYS PROCESS

When using a gaited belt you should

USE A ROCKY AND PULLING MOTION WHEN GETTING THE PATIENT FROM A SITTING POSITION

If a patient/client drinks 3 ounces of juice/water,

ITS A TOTAL OF 90mL

Always address your patient

IN THE PROPER MANNER -  -- EXAMPLE :  MR. MRS. MISS.  DR. SIR -- NO EXCEPTIONS -  IF THE PATIENT DOES NOT LIKE THE PROPER GREETING - THEY WILL TELL YOU