CNA: "Comprehensive Exam" Questions And Answers.

CNA: "Comprehensive Exam" Questions
And Answers.
what is delirium ? -
\loss of alertness and IS reversible

what is an illness that develops suddenly and is expected to last a short time ? -
\acute

what type of care is designed to assist the resident to attain and maintain the highest
the highest level of function possible ? -
\restorative

what does confer mean ? -
\compare

what is the nursing assistant responsible for ? -
\providing direct personal care

drainage bags...? -
\should never be on the floor

what is the line of authority ? -
\the chain of command

what are germs that cause diseases ? -
\pathogens

what is keeping information about residents confidential ? -
\a legal responsibility

what type of method are pathogens spread long distance in dust, moisture, and air
currents ? -
\the airborne method

what is the most important method of reducing the spread of infection ? -
\hand washing

what should you do when your gloves have been contaminated with excretions ? -
\remove gloves and wash hands, reapply new gloves

what are the five signs of hyperglycemia ? -
\headache, increase thirst, blurred vision, weight loss, and fatigue