CNA Exam Review Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key topics and scenario-based protocols from page 15 of The Ultimate CNA Exam Guide.

Psychological abuse

An abusive act towards a resident, such as insulting and belittling them.

Dehydration prevention

The practice of offering fluids frequently to a resident to keep them hydrated.

Client weighing schedule

The practice of weighing a client at the same time each day.

CNA response to surgical fears

Listening to the resident's expressed fears about an upcoming surgery and reporting them to the nurse.

Dementia mealtime agitation intervention

Providing a calm environment when a resident with dementia begins yelling during meals.

Wheezing response protocol

Reporting immediately to the nurse when a resident is wheezing.

Bedridden repositioning frequency

Repositioning a bedridden resident every 2 hours.

Gait belt placement

Placing the belt snug around the resident's waist over clothing.

Choking emergency response

Calling for help and performing the Heimlich maneuver when a client starts choking while eating.

Medication inquiry handling

Referring a family member to the nurse when they ask what medication the resident receives.

Client unit transfer information

The resident's name and room number, which is the most important information when transferring a client to another unit.

Main purpose of CEUs for CNAs

Client safety as the primary purpose of continuing education units (CEU).

Communication with an agreeable client

Informing the nurse when caring for a client who answers 'yes' to everything.

Language barrier communication protocol

Using interpreter services to communicate with a client who speaks another language.