CNA CHAPTER 1,2,3 TEST REVIEW Questions and Answers

CNA CHAPTER 1,2,3 TEST REVIEW Questions and Answers Person Centered Care Deals with the individual, taking care of a person/not disease ; promotes dignity OBRA(Omnibus Reconsiliation Act) Intent is to improve quality of life of residents in nursing facilities Long-term Care Facility Accommodate needs of people who need help 24hrs a day Hospice For patients who have 6 months or less to live; gives treatment to the person in the process of dying, extensive treatments to keep someone alive will go away Privacy Everyone in a facility has the right for privacy; bathing, dressing, talking, taking medications, etc.. ADl (Activities of Daily Living) Ex: brushing your teeth,bathing,dressing, eating, toileting, etc... OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration Protects workers Medicare For anyone over 65/permanently disabled Medicaid For low income family's Incontinence Loss of control of bladder or bowel movements, or both Common things in aging -thinning skin -loss of muscle tone -loss of bone density -slowing reflexes -bruising(can be caused by medications) -immunity goes down a bit(its easier to get sick) -not being able to feel certain stuff(sensitivity decreases) Not normal for aging -loss of hearing/sight/taste -confusion/forgetfulness Chain of Command (bottom to top) CNA, Floor/Charge Nurse, Supervisors, ADON, DON Liability You can be held responsible for something Qualities that make a good CNA -Hardworking -Empathetic -Tacktful -Caring Dyspnea Difficulty breathing Hemiplegia Paralysis of left or right side of the body CVA (Stroke) cerebral vascular accident hs Hours of sleep I & O Intake and output NPO Nothing by mouth po By mouth prn As needed ROM Range of motion SOB Short of breath Stat Immediately VS Vital signs GI Gastrointestinal COPD Chronic/Cardio obstructive pulmonary disease O2 Oxygen Government programs that have impacted health care Medicaid, Medicare, OSHA, OBRA Center of health care team Residents OBRA requirements for CNAs Pass written/skills state test Unethical behavior for a CNA Aid gossiping with resident about other aids Advance directive Living will False imprisonment If you restrain a resident with medicine or restraints without their consent Neglect CNA left call light out of reach and patient fell, and broke their hip Signs/Symptoms of infection -swelling -redness -drainage Easiest way to prevent the spread of infection Washing your hands Minimum amount of time you should wash your hands (according to the green nurse handbook) 20 sec. On who should standard precautions be used? On ALL residents When should contact precautions be used? On a resident with an infected wound or pressure ulcer