Cna Review Of Topics 8-14

Front 1

a sudden, unexpected severe problem that endangers people

Back 1

an emergency

Front 2

What 3 things are necessary to start a fire?

Back 2

fuel (something that will burn)
heat (spark or flame)
oxygen

Front 3

May a resident smoke while using oxygen if the resident goes outside?

Back 3

no

Front 4

Can you use a hair dryer with a resident who is on oxygen?

Back 4

no

Front 5

True or False: Keep flammable liquids across the room on the sink area if the resident is using oxygen.

Back 5

False...remove them from the room

Front 6

Which type of material is best for clothing if the resident is on oxygen?

Back 6

cotton

Front 7

Why are wool or synthetic materials prohibited with residents on oxygen?

Back 7

they can cause static electricity

Front 8

What 4 actions are necessary in the event of a fire?

Back 8

R = remove residents from danger
A = activate the alarm
C = contain the fire (close door)
E = extinguish the fire

Front 9

What type of fire extinguishers are used in most facilities? Why?

Back 9

ABC
Good for all types of fires

Front 10

How should you use a fire extinguisher?

Back 10

P = pull pin
A = aim nozzle
S = squeeze handle
S = sweep from side to side

Front 11

What should you NEVER use in the event of a fire?

Back 11

an elevator

Front 12

How do you avoid smoke inhalation in the event of a fire?

Back 12

stay low and cover your mouth with a wet cloth

Front 13

What should you do if your clothing catches on fire?

Back 13

stop, drop, and roll

Front 14

What should you do if asked to perform a procedure for which you have not been trained?

Back 14

Inform the nurse...
Do NOT do the procedure without training

Front 15

If you find a resident on the floor, how should you position him? Why?

Back 15

Do NOT move the resident...you could cause further injury

Front 16

If a resident has fallen, is it ok to give them a sip of water while waiting on the nurse if the resident asks for it?

Back 16

No. Do not give any food or fluids

Front 17

What is the universal sign of choking?

Back 17

the resident clutches his/her throat

Front 18

What procedure is used to help a choking victim?

Back 18

Heimlich procedure
(abdominal thrusts)

Front 19

Must all CNAs know how to do the Heimlich procedure?

Back 19

Yes

Front 20

What is the best way to avoid serious injury regarding a fall?

Back 20

Prevent the fall

Front 21

What should you do if a resident begins to fall?

Back 21

gently ease the resident to the floor...NEVER try to stop the fall

Front 22

this condition occurs when vital parts of the body do not get enough blood

Back 22

shock

Front 23

What is the first thing you should do when finding an emergency such as a burn, fall, or seizure?

Back 23

Call for help

Front 24

sudden contractions of muscles due to a disturbance in brain activity

Back 24

seizure or convulsion

Front 25

What 2 things should you NEVER do on someone having a seizure?

Back 25

restrain them
put something in their mouth

Front 26

How should you position a resident after a seizure? Why?

Back 26

Turn onto one side to prevent choking

Front 27

What should you observe and report on someone having a seizure?

Back 27

time of it happening
duration (how long it lasted)
body part(s) involved

Front 28

Never use anything from an _______ container

Back 28

unlabeled

Front 29

sudden loss of consciousness because of inadequate blood supply to the brain

Back 29

fainting

Front 30

How should you position a resident who is beginning to feel faint?

Back 30

have them sit with head between knees...or have them lie down

Front 31

excessive loss of blood from a blood vessel

Back 31

hemorrhage

Front 32

When applying direct pressure over a bleeding wound, what should you use against the wound?

Back 32

sterile dressing or clean piece of linen

Front 33

a sudden event in which property is detroyed and many people may be killed or injured

Back 33

disaster

Front 34

state of calm and quiet induced by medication

Back 34

sedate

Front 35

something that is common to all situations or conditions is _______

Back 35

universal

Front 36

to remove from a place for safety reasons

Back 36

evacuation

Front 37

Do you start the Heimlich if the resident can cough?

Back 37

No

Front 38

When helping a choking victim, where do you place your fist?

Back 38

thumbside against the abdomen, midway between the waist and ribcage

Front 39

During the Heimich procedure, how do you move your fist?

Back 39

inward and upward

Front 40

During the Heimlich, how long do you do thrusts with your fist?

Back 40

until the object is expelled

Front 41

What part of the body do you protect during a seizure?

Back 41

the head

Front 42

How do you help a resident who is having a seizure keep from choking?

Back 42

loosen the clothing from around the neck

Front 43

If you don't document what happens, legally it ___________

Back 43

didn't happen

Front 44

Once an emergency is over and a resident is back into bed, what 2 things should you do?

Back 44

document the incident;
check the resident frequently

Front 45

CNAs must read and _______ a document stating that they understand resident's rights.

Back 45

sign

Front 46

Not sharing information from a medical record is an example of the resident's right to _______________.

Back 46

confidentiality

Front 47

A CNA can only discuss a resident's personal or medical information with ___________

Back 47

a person authorized to be involved in the care of that resident

Front 48

Where should medical information be shared?

Back 48

in a private place

Front 49

Pulling curtains and draping a resident are examples of the resident's right to ___________

Back 49

privacy

Front 50

What should you do before entering a resident's room?

Back 50

knock on the door and announce yourself

Front 51

If visitors are in the room when you need to give personal care to a resident, what should you do?

Back 51

ask the visitors to leave the room

Front 52

When can you open a resident's mail?

Back 52

only when requested to do so by the resident

Front 53

When can a resident have private visits with a visitor?

Back 53

when the resident desires to do so

Front 54

A resident has the right to see their medical information within _________ after requesting it.

Back 54

24 hours

Front 55

The facility's survey results are available to whom?

Back 55

anyone and everyone

Front 56

What must a facility do with their latest survey results?

Back 56

post them in the facility

Front 57

What should a CNA do when a resident has a concern about his/her medical condition?

Back 57

inform the nurse

Front 58

Refusing treatment and participating in activities are examples of a resident's right to ______________

Back 58

choose

Front 59

A resident can voice a complaint without fear of ______________

Back 59

retaliation

Front 60

What should the CNA do if a resident or family member voices a complaint?

Back 60

tell the nurse

Front 61

What must the staff do if a resident's family complains about you?

Back 61

investigate

Front 62

Physical and/or chemical restraints cannot be used for _________ and ___________

Back 62

discipline

convenience

Front 63

If you suspect abuse, what should you do?

Back 63

report it to the nurse immediately

Front 64

What should you do if a resident is aggressive or combative?

Back 64

ask for help

Front 65

A CNA should never use a protective device without permission from the ________

Back 65

nurse

Front 66

Is it illegal to violate a resident's rights?

Back 66

yes

Front 67

Consent that is given by not refusing treatment is considered ___________ consent

Back 67

implied

Front 68

a liberty or benefit

Back 68

privilege

Front 69

to oppose or call into question

Back 69

dispute

Front 70

to get back at; take revenge

Back 70

retaliation

Front 71

a device or method used to limit the activity of a resident when the activity may be harmful to the resident or others

Back 71

physical restraint

Front 72

using medication to limit the activity of a resident when the activity may be harmful to the resident or others

Back 72

chemical restraint

Front 73

removal from social contact and activity

Back 73

seclusion

Front 74

the first line of defense against infection

Back 74

the skin

Front 75

the point where two bones come together

Back 75

joints

Front 76

What do glands produce?

Back 76

hormones

Front 77

What hormone do the testes produce?

Back 77

testosterone

Front 78

What hormones do the ovaries produce?

Back 78

estrogen and progesterone

Front 79

Where in the digestive system are nutrients absorbed?

Back 79

small intestine

Front 80

opening at the end of the rectum through which waste is expelled

Back 80

anus

Front 81

to chew

Back 81

masticate

Front 82

a series of physical, sensory, and psychosocial changes that occur over many years

Back 82

the aging process

Front 83

physical changes that occur with aging cause body processes to _________

Back 83

slow down

Front 84

Aging causes what changes in the respiratory system?

Back 84

decreased lung capacity
rigid lungs
difficulty deep breathing
decreased air exchange

Front 85

Aging changes in the respiratory system can cause residents to be more at risk for _________________

Back 85

pneumonia