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CNA Ch.1-2

Abbreviations and info

TermDefinition
ADL Activities of Daily Living
am Before mid day
pm Past mid day
hs Hour of sleep
prn Per need (“on call”)
NPO or npo Nothing by Mouth
q Every
qh every hour
q2h every two hours
qod Every other day
qhs every night at bedtime
Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) organization used to improve care in long-term care facilities
Occupational Safety Act (OSHA) organization used to protect healthcare workers and safety
Holistic Care Care used for the whole person emotionally, socially, and physically
Delegate To give task another person
Reciprocity The validity of the license in other states
Main Role of CNA Observe and report
Normal Pulse Rate 60-100
Normal Respirations 12-20
Normal Systolic Pressure 90-140
Normal Diastolic Pressure 60-90
Check a person vital signs when… Before and after medications, during before, and after a surgical or diagnostic procedure, EMS situation, after an incident (fall)
Body temperature The difference between the heat produced by the person’s body and the heat lost by the person’s body.
Metabolism Physical and chemical changes that occur when the cells of the body convert the food that we eat into energy.
Before using a glass thermometer…
Created by: Zmedina0525
 

 



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