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Chapter 7&8 CNA
Question | Answer |
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What is the nursing assistants role in an Emergency | Preventing Accidents From Happening. |
Recognition of life threatening situations | Choking, No breathing, No pulse, Heavy bleeding, Shock, Poisoning. |
What steps should you as a CNA take when observing Emergency Situations? | Asses the problem, Call or send for help,Remain Calm while you wait for help, Know your limitations, Assist medical personal after help arrives. |
what is ABC's | Airway, Breathing, Circulation. |
What does a seizure do to the body? | Head Injury, Stroke, Infection or High Fever, Brain Disease or Tumors, Seizure Syndrome (epilepsy). |
What is the long term name for AIDS | Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. |
What is the long term name for HIV | Human Immunodeficiency Virus. |
What are the seven warning signs of cancer? | Change in bowel or bladder habits, A sore that doesn't heal, Unusual bleeding or discharge, Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere, Indigestion or difficulty swallowing, Obvious changes in a wart or mole, Nagging cough or hoarseness. |