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Stack #4653865
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Alzheimer’s disease? | A progressive brain disease that causes memory loss and confusion |
| What is dementia? | A group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and behavior |
| Q: Early sign of dementia | Forgetfulness |
| Q: How should you talk to a resident with dementia? | A: Calm, simple, clear sentences |
| Q: What should you do if a resident is confused? | A: Stay calm and reorient them |
| Q: What is sundowning? | A: Increased confusion in the evening |
| Q: What causes Parkinson’s disease? | A: Low dopamine levels |
| Q: Symptoms of Parkinson’s | A: Tremors, stiffness, slow movement |
| Q: What is bradykinesia? | : Slow movement |
| Q: Safety concern for Parkinson’s patients | A: Falls |
| Q: How to help a Parkinson’s resident eat | A: Allow extra time |
| Q: Normal body temperature | A: Around 98.6°F |
| Q: What is a fever? | A: Temperature above normal |
| Q: What to do if resident has chest pain | A: Report immediately |
| Q: Signs of stroke (FAST) | A: Face droop, arm weakness, speech issues, time to call |
| Q: Best way to prevent falls | A: Be aware of at-risk residents |
| Q: When are restraints used | A: With a doctor’s order |
| Q: Bed rails risk | A: Entrapment |
| Q: Call light is for | A: Safety |
| Q: Best way to prevent infection | A: Handwashing |
| Q: When to wash hands | A: Before and after care |
| Q: PPE stands for | A: Personal Protective Equipment |
| Q: What is ambulation? | A: Walking |
| Q: What side do you stand on? | A: Weak side |
| Q: Why use a gait belt? | A: Safety |
| Q: Sign of choking | A: Cannot speak or cough |
| Q: What to do if choking | A: Get help immediately |
| Q: Diabetic concern | A: Blood sugar |
| Q: Resident right | A: Refuse care |
| Q: What is empathy? | A: Understanding feelings |
| Q: What should you do if resident refuses care? | A: Respect and report |
| Q: How often bathe resident | A: At least 2 times a week |
| Q: Oral care importance | A: Prevent infection |
| Q: Skin care purpose | A: Prevent breakdown |
| Q: AIDS | A: A serious disease that weakens the immune system and makes it hard to fight infections |
| Q: Alzheimer’s | A: A brain disease that causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior |
| Q: Angina | A: Chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart |
| Q: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) | A: An emergency procedure using chest compressions and breaths to restart the heart and breathing |
| Q: Cardiovascular system | A: The system that includes the heart and blood vessels and moves blood through the body |
| Q: Competency evaluation | A: A test that checks if a CNA has the skills and knowledge to do the job safely |
| Q: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) | A: A lung disease that makes it hard to breathe |
| Q: Flatus | A: Gas passed from the digestive system |
| Q: Gerontology | A: The study of aging and older adults |
| Q: Jaundice | A: Yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by liver problems |
| Q: HIV | A: A virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS |
| Q: MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) | A: A sheet that gives information about chemicals and how to use them safely |
| Q: Nosocomial infection | A: An infection that a person gets while in a healthcare facility |
| Q: Parkinson’s | A: A disease that affects movement, causing tremors, stiffness, and slow movement |
| Q: Thrombus | A: A blood clot that forms in a blood vessel |
| Q: TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) | A: A temporary “mini-stroke” where blood flow to the brain is briefly blocked |
| Q: Varicose veins | A: Swollen, twisted veins usually found in the legsA: The study of aging and older adults |
| Q: Jaundice | A: Yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by liver problems |
| Q: HIV | A: A virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS |
| Q: MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) | A: A sheet that gives information about chemicals and how to use them safely |
| Q: Nosocomial infection | A: An infection that a person gets while in a healthcare facility |
| Q: Parkinson’s | A: A disease that affects movement, causing tremors, stiffness, and slow movement |
| Q: Thrombus | A: A blood clot that forms in a blood vessel |
| Q: TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) | A: A temporary “mini-stroke” where blood flow to the brain is briefly blocked Q: Varicose veins A: Swollen, twisted veins usually found in the legs |
| Q: Varicose veins A: Swollen, twisted veins usually found in the legs | A: Swollen, twisted veins usually found in the legs |
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