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Chapter 7

CNA Class

TermDefinition
Aspiration the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs.
Atrophy weakening or wasting of muscles.
Body mechanics the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves.
Chemical restraint medications used to control a person’s behavior
COMBUSTION the process of burning
CYANOSIS BLUE OR PALE SKIN AND/OR MUCOUS MEMBRANES DUE TO DECREASED OXYGEN IN THE BLOOD.


dyphgnia DIFFICULTY IN SWALLOWING.
Hoarding collecting and putting things away in a guard manner
material safety data sheet sheet that provides information on the safe use of and hazards of chemicals, as well as emergency steps to take in the event chemicals are splashed, sprayed or ingested.
Pass Acronym for use of a fire extinguisher; stands for Pull-Aim-Squeeze-Sweep.
Race Acronym for steps taken during a fire; stands for Remove-Activate-Contain-Extinguish
restraint A physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior.
restrain alternative Measures used instead of physical or chemical restraints.
Restrain free care An environment in which restraints are not kept or used for any reason.
scalds burns caused by very hot liquids.
Alignment When you stand up straight, a vertical line could be drawn right through the center of your body and your center of gravity.
Base of Support The base of support is the foundation that supports an object.
Center of Gravity The center of gravity in your body is the point where the most weight is concentrated
restraint-free care an environment in which restraints are not kept or used for any reason.
restraint alternatives measures used instead of physical or chemical restraints.
restraint alternatives. Creative ideas that help avoid the need for restraints are being used instead.
slip-knot a quick-release knot used to tie restraints.
cyanosis blue or pale skin and/or mucous membranes due to decreased oxygen in the blood.
Most of the accidents in a facility are related to( A) Falls (B) Burns (C) Poisoning (D) Choking Falls
To prevent falls, a nursing assistant should: (A) Clear walkways of clutter (B) Keep lights low (C) Have residents wear long pants (D) Leave spills for housekeeping to clean Clear walkways of clutter
One way to prevent burns and scalds is to: (A) Check water temperature before giving a bath or shower (C) Leave warm water applications on for 30 minutes at a time (D) Use higher settings on hair dryers so residents’ hair is not wet for too long Check the water temperature before giving a bath or shower
When should a nursing assistant identify a resident? (A) After giving care (B) When collecting meal trays (C) When shifts change (D) Before helping with feeding When shift change
How should residents be positioned while they eat? (A) Lying flat on their backs (B) Reclining at a 45-degree angle (C) Sitting as upright as possible (D) Lying on their sides Sitting upright as possible
What information does a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contain? (A) Costs of the chemical (B) Comparisons with other chemicals (C) Names of other facilities using the chemical (D) Description of emergency response actions
Which of the following needs to be disposed of in a biohazard container? (A) Trash (B) Food (C) Aluminum cans (D) Sharps Sharps
To maintain good body mechanics while lifting or carrying an object, a nursing assistant should: (B) Face the object or person she is moving (C) Twist at the waist as she picks up the object (D) Try to keep her center of gravity as high as possible try to keep her center of gravity
One way to use proper body mechanics on the job is to: (A) Stand back from an object while lifting it (B) Keep feet close together when lifting (C) Use the muscles of the back to lift (D) Bend at the knees to lift something bend at the knees to lift something
Restraints may be used: (A) Whenever it is convenient for the facility staff (B) When a resident is being uncooperative (C) When there are not enough staff members to watch all the residents (D) Only with a doctor’s order only when its doctors order
An example of a restraint alternative is: (A) Tying the resident to the bed (B) Removing the resident’s call light (C) Locking the resident’s door from the outside (D) Give frequent help with toileting
Restraint-free care means that: (A) Restraints are only used if a resident is in danger of hurting himself or others (B) Restraints are only used with a doctor’s order (D) Restraints are not kept or used at the facility for any reason restrains are not kept or used at the facility for no reason
At least every _____ hours, the restraints must be removed for at least _____ minutes. (A) 2, 5 (B) 2, 15 (C) 3, 5 (D) 3, 15 2, 15
Why does working with oxygen require special safety precautions? (A) Oxygen can burn easily. (B) Oxygen makes other things burn. (C) The oxygen level must be adjusted often. (D) Oxygen equipment is very fragile.
Which of the following is a flammable liquid? (A) Water (B) Sweat (C) Nail polish remover (D) Urine Naol polish remover
RACE as a safety rule means: (A) Run to A Close Exit (B) Remove residents, Activate 911, Contain fire, Extinguish (C) Residents Are to be Cared for Excellently (D) Remove A Canister Extinguisher   Run to a close exit
When caring for residents who have IVs, a nursing assistant should: (A) Keep the IV site dry (B) Leave the tubing kinked (C) Touch the clamp (D) Lower the IV bag below the IV site keep the IV site dry
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