ANSWERS GRADED A+ MUST PASS!!
What is the most important thing the CNA can fo to stop the spread of germs - Handwashing
Examples of good body mechanics - stand with deet apart (12 inches)
lift with legs
keep back straight
hold what is being lifted close to your body
CNA role with a foley catheter - providing perineal care
preventing infection (keeps bag off the floor and empties bag timely, keeps catheter clean)
records output
tells the nurse any changes in urine, such as not draining, foul odour, dark colour, blood in urine,
cloudy appearance
Ambulate with assistance - walks with help
30 ml equals - 1 oz (count Jello and ice cream as a liquid)
AIDS transmission - transmitted through contact with blood and body fluids. don’t share razors,
needles, or have unprotected sex or sexual contact
first sign of a pressure ulcer - redness
when caring for residents with a cast the CNA should - check the colour of the toes and report any
changes to the nurse
when speaking with Alzheimer's residents - use simple familiar words and speak calmly and slowly
Do not touch electrical equipment with - wet hands
BID - twice a day or twice daily
, good communication skills - use manners, speak in a pleasant tone and show interest in what the
person is saying by using nodding gestures
12 inches equals - 1 foot
objective data - information that is seen, heard, felt, or smelled by an observer
residents who just passed away - should be treated with respect and dignity
CNA report to - the charge nurse
The CNA should - listen to any complaints from the resident and report to the nurse
CNA should report to the nurse - when the resident doesn't eat a meal or snack (especially diabetic
residents)
Signs of choking - Hands to the throat, bluish/purplish color of lips or face, gasping for air, can't talk,
coughing, panic
When residents are in their room - the call light should always be in reach even when up in a wheel
chair
If there is a spill - clean it up
if a fires found in a resident room the CNA should first - Remove the resident and take them to a safe
place
even when a resident is slow in dressing - the CNA should allow the resident to do it alone
unmet needs - can cause anger, depression, and weakness