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ch 6 cna
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| when helping residents dress you should try to keep them ......... | covered |
| grooming is | neatness in personal apperance...hair , nails |
| while assisting with personal care observe | mental and emotional state |
| when helping with personal care always | provide privacy |
| term used to describe ways to keep bodies healthy and clean | hygiene |
| when assisting with personal care encouraging resident to help care for themselves is promoting | independence |
| before you start a procedure what should you do | EXPLAIN what you will do ...it will help lessen anxiety(scared) and it is the residents legal right to know |
| list pressure points (sores) for PRONE POSITION | cheek, collar bone, breast, genitalia, knee toes |
| SUPINE POSITION | back of head, shoulder blades, elbows, sacrum(spine base) heels |
| LATERAL POSISITON | side of head , ear, shoulder, hip, greater trochanter, knee, ankles |
| the time of day care is provided | am or pm |
| during personal care you have a chance to... | talk with resident, write down exactly what they say, look for unsafe or unhealthy surroundings |
| PRESSURE POINT | area of body that bears to much weight ...mostly the bony part of body |
| when skin breaks down it becomes .... | pale, white, or red |
| PRESSURE SORE.. stage 1 | STAGE 1...redness that does not go away within 15-30 minutes |
| PRESSURE SORE... stage 2 | ..partial skin loss of the outer or inner layer of skin...looks like a blister |
| Pressure sore ... stage 3 | full skin loss with damaged or death of tissue but does not damage the muscle...looks like a deep crater |
| PRESSURE SORE....stage 4 | full skin loss with major destruction, tissue death, damage to muscle , bone, supporting structures |
| report what kind of skin issues to the nurse | rash, skin discoloration, wounds or ulcers on skin |
| reposition immobile residents how often | at least every 2 hours |
| orthotic device | helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning (splints, brace) |
| perineum | gential or anal area |
| bathing guidelines... | make sure water temp is safe and comfortable, let the resident test water temperature |
| back rub guidelines | gently massage bony areas...never pressure sores, rub area around them, use circular motions |
| a person weaker side is called | affected side |
| never called a weaker side ... | the bad side |
| when dressing.... start with the ....side | weaker |
| when dressing ....undress from the ....side | stronger |
| IV .... | intravenous...into the vein |
| aspiration... | inhalation of food , fluid, or anything into the lungs (choking) |
| water temp for dentures | tepid....(warm) not hot , not cold |
| Positioning .... | helping residents into positions tha will be healthy and comfortable for them. |
| always..... what you going out of or into | lock |
| sit up with feet over the side of the bed to regain balance | dangle |
| a safety device used to transfer residents who are weak, unsteady, or uncoordinated | transfer belt |
| a safety device used to help walk | gait belt |
Created by:
mollybeth
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