CNA Prometric

CNA Prometric


a person is having a seizure - : loosen tight clothing and jewelry

a person shows signs of movement after CPR was started. the person is breathing. - :
position the person in the recovery position.

breathing stops but heart action continues for several minutes. this is - : respiratory
arrest

a person is in sudden cardiac arrest - : unless breathing and circulation are restored,
permanent brain damage occurs.

airborne precautions - : prevent the spread of pathogens that travel through the air
after being expelled.

Tuberculosis (TB) - : is an example of an airborne disease.

for airborne precautions - : -follow standard precautions
-resident will be in airborne infection isolation room (AIIR)
-keep doors and windows closed. do not open or close door quickly.
-wear a special mask during resident care.
-residents must wear surgical mask if they leave the room

Droplet precautions - : are used for diseases that are spread by droplets in the air.

for droplet precautions - : -follow standard precautions
-apply mask before entering the room. wear a mask during resident care.
-resident must wear mask when leaving the room.
-cover your nose and mouth if you sneeze or cough. dispose of tissue in no-touch waste
container and wash your hands.
-visits from uninfected people may be restricted.

contact precautions - : are used when a person may spread an infection by direct
contact with another person or object.

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) - : is an example of a contact disease.

For contact precautions - : -follow standard precautions
-put on a gown before entering a residents room.
-put on gloves before entering the room. change gloves if they become contaminated.
remove gloves before leaving the room.
-wash hands after removing gloves before leaving the room.

,-do not share residents' equipment with other residents.
-do not share residents towels, bedding, or clothing with other residents.
-resident will most likely be placed in a private room.

medical error - : an adverse effect or harm that could have been prevented

pharmacy errors - : the wrong drug or an incorrect dose is dispensed

causes of medical errors - : communication errors
poor judgment
lack of knowledge
stress

preventing medical errors - : good communication
good judgement
being attentive
planning

when a medical error happens - : first, the CNA needs to report the error immediately
then, objectively document the error
lastly, inform the patient of the mistake

ac - : before meals

ADL's - : Activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, cleansing teeth,
shaving, toileting, etc.

am - : morning, before noon

amb - : ambulatory (able to walk)

bid - : twice a day

BM - : bowel movement

BP or B/P - : blood pressure

BSC - : bedside commode

c^- - : with

dc or DC - : discontinue or stop

DNR - : do not resuscitate

Dx - : diagnosis

, ECF - : extended care facility

FAST - : Face, Arm, Speech, Time

fx - : fracture

H or hr - : hour

HIPPA - : Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

HOB - : head of bed

HOH - : hard of hearing

HS or hs - : hour of sleep

HT or ht - : height

I &O - : intake and output

IV - : intravenous

NKA or NKDA - : no known allergies or no known drug allergies

NPO - : nothing by mouth

objective - : what you can see, touch, smell, or measure (vital signs, bleeding, etc.)

OBRA - : Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

AMA - : against medical advice

AdLib - : can do all activities of daily living

BRP - : bathroom privileges

GTT - : drops

Hx - : history

IM - : intramuscular

IVP - : IV push

NG - : nasal gastric