More CNA Practice

Helping persons return to their highest physical and mental function is called?

Rehabilitation

Which provides 24-hour nursing care?

nursing centers

who controls policy in a nursing center?

the owner

A health care program for terminally ill person is called?

Hospice

The nursing team includes

Nursing assistants, RNS, LPNs/LVNs

Who is in charge of the entire nursing staff?

the director of nursing

nursing assistants are supervised by

RNS, LPNs, LVNs

The nursing assistants role is?

is assistant nurses in giving care

Medicare is for?

persons over the age of 65/

Medicaid is for?

low income/people with disabilities

A survey team is at your center. A team member asked you some questions. you should

answer them completely and honestly

What state law affects what nursing assistants can do?

Nurse practice act, describes education requirements

your nursing assistant certification can be revoked for ?

performing acts beyond your role

which requires a training and competency evaluation program for nursing assistants?

OBRA

as a nursing assistant you need a ?

written job description before employment

who assigns and supervises your work?

Nurses

you are responsible for?

completely delegated tasks safely

A task is in your job description...

you do not need a nurse to delegate the task to you.

you can refuse to perform a task for these reasons

\-task is beyond the legal limits of your role, -task is not in your job description, -a nurse is not available to supervise you

you decide to refuse a task. what should you do?

communication your concerns with the nurse

OBRA is a?

Federal law

A son has the legal right to act on his mothers behalf. the son is his mothers legal?

representative

A daughter wants to read her fathers medical records. what should you do?

tell the nurse

A resident refuses to have a shower. what should you do?

tell the nurse

A resident has a phone in his room. He wants to make a phone call. what should you do?

leave the room

who decides how to style a persons hair?

the person

residents have the right to?

\-refuse treatment -contact an ombudsman -DO NOT have the right to a private room

residents have the right to be free from the following?

\-abuse -involuntary seclusion -neglect

Who selects activities for a resident?

the resident

A long- term care ombudsman?

investigates resident complaints

which actions promote personal dignity?

\-providing privacy during personal care -making sure the person has needed assist devices

what is the correct way to address a person?

Hello, Mr. Smith

Ethics is?

knowledge of what is right conduct and wrong conduct

which is ethical behavior?

reporting errors

to maintain professional boundaries, your behaviors must?

help the person

which is a crime?

\-abuse, murder, robbery -Negligence is not a crime

threatening to though a persons body without the persons consent is?

assault

restraining a persons freedom of movement is?

false imprisonment

photos of Mr. Blue are shown to others without his consent this is?

invasion of privacy

a person asked you if you are a nurse and you answer yes, this is

fraud

informed consent is when the person

fully understands all aspects of his or her treatment

what are signs of elder abuse?

\-old and new bruises -poor personal hygiene

you suspect a person was abused what should you do?

tell the nurse

t/f you wear needed eyeglasses. this helps protect the persons safety

true

t/f childcare requires planning before you go to work

true

t/f being on time for work means arriving at the center when your shift begins

false

t/f your share information about a person with a friends. this is grounds for losing your job.

true

t/f you must be careful what you say over the intercom system

true

t/f you do not follow the centers dress code policy you can lose your job

true

t/f you can use the centers computers for homework

false

t/f you can keep your cell phone turned on while at work

false

t/f you must know your centers attendance policy

True

what will help you do your job well?

\-enough sleep and rest-good nutrition-regular exercise

what is good hygiene practices?

\-bathing daily, using deodorant, brushing teeth after meals-NOT-have long polished fingernails

what is good practice when getting ready for work?

-ironing your uniform, wearing your name badge, styling hair up and off the collar

when should you ask questions about your job description ?

during the interview

lying on a job application is

fraud

when completing a job application you should?

write neatly and clearly, provide references, give information about employment gaps

what do employers look for the most?

dependability

Empathy is?

seeing things from the other persons point of view

what should you wear to a job interview?

a simple dress or suit

which is good behavior in a job interview?

-good eye contact, shaking hands, asking the interviewer questions

What is the best response to an interview question?

brief explanations

which statement reflects a good work attitude?

Im sorry, i didn't know

A co-worker says that a doctor and nurse are dating this is?

gossip

which is professional speech and language?

speaking clearly

which is a courteous act?

\-Saying please and thank you -complimenting others

you are on a break you should/ can

-make personal phone calls, family members can meet you, nurse needs to know tht you are off the unit

when planning your work you should?

-discuss priories with the nurse

stress is

normal, affects the whole person, a stressor is an event that causes stress, stress is not always unpleasant

which helps reduce stress

-exercise, rest, sleep, planning quiet time, having a sense of humor

which is harassment?

joking about a persons religion, asking for a sexual favor, acting like a disabled person

a resignation letter should include

-reasons for leaving, last day you will work, thank0you to the employer

what are reasoning for losing your job?

-leaving the job during your shift, using alcohol in the work setting, sleeping on the job

a person is weighed daily, the measurement is recorded on the?

flow chart

Kardex is

type of card file that summarizes information found in the medical record-medications, treatments, and diagnoses

24 hour clock starts at

1:00 am is 0100

steps of the nursing process

-assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation

symptom

subjective, something the patient tells you but you cannot see EX: pain

sign

objective, something you can visibly see on the patient EX: dry skin

assessment in the nursing process

information is collected

the comprehensive care plan is

the measures to help the person

a person in restraints needs to be checked on every

15 mintes

restraints need to be removed at least every

2 hours

health care associated infection (nosocomial infection) is

an infection that develops in a person cared for in any setting where health care is given

temperature for bed bath and perineal care

110-115/ 105-109

how many milliliters in a pint?

500 ml

how many ounces in a milliliter

30

orthostatic hypotension

is a form of low blood pressure that happens when you stand up from sitting or lying down

t/f a persons left leg is weaker than his right. the person holds the cane on his right side

true

hypoxia

cells are not getting enough oxygen, signs are restlessness, dizziness, disorientation

dyspnea

difficult, labored, or painful breathing

tachypnea

Rapid breathing, more then 20 respirations per minute

brachypnea

slow breathing, less then 12 respirations per minute

apnea

lack or absence of breathing

hypoventilation

respiration are slow, shallow, sometimes irregular

hyperventilation

respiration are fast, deeper then normal

cheyne-stokes respirations

respirations gradually increase in rate and depth, then they become shallow and slow. breathing may stop for 10 to 20 seconds

orthopnea

breathing deeply and comfortably only when sitting

orthopneic position

for people who have difficulty breathing, sitting up and leaning over a table to breathe