hs - ANSWER at bedtime
PRN, prn - ANSWER as needed, whenever necessary
Some examples of ADL's are - ANSWER dressing, bathing, feeding
CVA - ANSWER cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
TIA - ANSWER transient ischemic attack (mini stroke)
Hearing impaired patient, CNA role - ANSWER Face the patient when speaking
supine position - ANSWER lying on back, facing upward
Sims position - ANSWER lying on left side with right knee drawn up and with left arm
drawn behind, parallel to the back
Non-verbal communication - ANSWER Communicating without the use of words, body
language or gestures
Arteries - ANSWER carry blood away from the heart
WBCs - ANSWER fight infection
Least accurate temperature - ANSWER axillary
The largest body system is the - ANSWER Integumentary
A symptom of edema - ANSWER swelling especially the ankles or feet
chain of command - ANSWER the order of authority within a facility
Negligence - ANSWER careless neglect, often resulting in injury
care plan - ANSWER a 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 - ANSWER rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish
OSHA - ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a government
agency in the Department of Labor to maintain a safe and healthy work environment