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23 Cards in this Set
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The duties a CNA is legally able to perform can vary according to ?
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where the CNA resides, which state
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best way to safely identify your patient is?
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checking the wrist band or name tag
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Suppository
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solid, easily melted medication inserted into the body opens such as a rectum or vagina
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undress weak side
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last
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dress weak side
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first
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heat treatments help to?
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relieve pain, soothe aching muscles and joint, help with inflammation
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cold treatments help to?
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Numb pain, help reduce bleeding, reduce swelling
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type of insurance plan that is federally funded by social security and which all people 65 and older and some young disabled people can qualify for?
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Medicare
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Federally funded and state regulated plan designed to help people with low income to pay for health care
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Medicaid
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different temp methods
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oral, rectal, axillary, groin, Aural
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flaccid
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limp
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a patient has hemiplegia on his right side due to a stroke, which part of his brain was affected?
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the left side. a stroke on one side of the brain affects the opposite side of the body
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patient is on a dysphagia diet. what are a few ways you can help them with eating
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allow them lots of time to chew and swallow, offer them thickened liquids, keep them upright for 30 minutes after eating
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government act, set a minimum standard for long term care facilities so that each resident could attain and maintain her highest practicable physical, mental and physical well being |
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation act of 1987 (OBRA)
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Gross motor skill
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walking
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how far should a enema be inserted into the anus
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2-4 inches
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what is that standard until of measurement
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milliliters (ml) cubic centimeters (cc) |
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a urinary catheter drainage bag should be stored on the ?
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frame of the bed
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patient is in contact precautions this means?
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patient has an infection that can be spread through touch. must wear gloves, gown, mask
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most important thing you can do to prevent infection?
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wash your hands!
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acronym used to direct your actions in the event of a fire?
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R- rescue A-alarm C-contain fire E-extinguish |
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how often should you reposition a immobile patient?
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at least every 2 hours
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