hs - ANSat bedtime
PRN, prn - ANSas needed, whenever necessary
Some examples of ADL's are - ANSdressing, bathing, feeding
CVA - ANScerebrovascular accident (stroke)
TIA - ANStransient ischemic attack (mini stroke)
Hearing impaired patient, CNA role - ANSFace the patient when speaking
supine position - ANSlying on back, facing upward
Sims position - ANSlying on left side with right knee drawn up and with left arm drawn behind,
parallel to the back
Non-verbal communication - ANSCommunicating without the use of words, body language or
gestures
Arteries - ANScarry blood away from the heart
WBCs - ANSfight infection
Least accurate temperature - ANSaxillary
The largest body system is the - ANSIntegumentary
A symptom of edema - ANSswelling especially the ankles or feet
chain of command - ANSthe order of authority within a facility
Negligence - ANScareless neglect, often resulting in injury
care plan - ANSa written plan for each resident created by a nurse; outlines the steps taken by
the staff to help the resident reach his or her goals
RACE stands for - ANSrescue, alarm, contain, extinguish