Ivy Tech CNA Program Final Exam Study Guide Questions With 100% Correct Answers

Ivy Tech CNA Program Final Exam Study Guide Questions With 100% Correct Answers Contracture - answerPermanent stiffening of a joint or muscle caused by atrophy; fingers are flexed toward a resident's palm What is Atrophy? - answerState of deterioration, shriveling, shrinking, or withering What to do with a resident that has a G-Tube - answerNPO (Nothing By Mouth) Semi Fowlers or Fowlers position when transfusing Supine Position - answerLying flat on the back with legs straight. Lateral Position - answerResident lying on his/her right or left side Fowlers Position - answerHead of bed elevated 45 to 60 degrees with legs straight. Semi-Fowlers Position - answerHead of bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees with legs straight. Fats - answerSubstances that help the body store energy and use certain vitamins. Carbohydrates - answerprovides us with the most (quick) energy Vitamins - answerOrganic compounds obtained from food necessary for health and normal body functioning Protein - answerComplex compound found in all living matter that promotes growth and repair of tissue Emphysema - answerOccurs when the air sacs in the lungs are gradually destroyed, causing progressive difficulty breathing. As it worsens, it turns the air sacs clustered like bunches of grapes into large, irregular pockets with gaping holes in their inner walls. This reduces the surface area of the lungs and, in turn, the amount of oxygen that reaches the bloodstream. It slowly destroys the elastic fibers that hold open the small airways leafing to the air sacs. This allows these airways to collapse when breathing out, so the air in the lungs can't escape How many times do residents get a partial bath? - answerEveryday How do we (As CNAs) calm an agitated resident - answer1. Remove trigger(s), if known 2. Decrease stimulation in the environment to the extent possible 3. Stay calm. Speak audibly and clearly but don't shout. Use a firm but not scolding tone of voice. 4. Patting or stroking may reassure some residents. For others, it may have the opposite effect. 5. Avoid arguing with the resident. Listen quietly while the resident expresses his/her anger. Don't reprimand 6. If possible, redirect the resident. Offer something to eat or drink or suggest an activity. Use Positive rather than negative command Name an infection acquired in a healthcare setting - answerNosocomial Infection How do we (As CNAs) feed a resident (What we need to do to feed them) - answerOffer a sip of liquids between bites Encourage them to chew thoroughly and swallow Sit at eye-level What must we always do when moving a patient? - answerLift smoothly, and use a "signal of 3" to make sure everyone is moving at the same time What to do when helping standing up a resident - answer How can you reduce stress for yourself - answerDefense mechanisms Which gland releases the growth hormone - answerThe pituitary gland What to do if a resident is suicidal - answerStay with the patient and report it to the nurse If in restraints, restraints should be checked: - answerEvery Hour How many seconds of friction you need when hand-washing - answerAt least 20 seconds What vaccine are we required to be offered for free - answerHBV How do we store dentures - answerCool Temperature Water in denture cup with resident's name and room number on it Where can we place dirty linens? - answerYou can only place dirty linens: