colostomy
creation of an artificial opening into the colon
ileostomy
creation of an artificial opening into the ileum
stoma
mouth, opening
cystitis
inflammation of the bladder
Fowler’s position
a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees
Sim’s position
lying on left side with right knee drawn up and with left arm drawn behind, parallel to the back
rigor mortis
the stiffening of the body after death
Cheyne-Stokes respiration
pattern of breathing characterized by a gradual increase of depth and sometimes rate to a maximum
level, followed by a decrease, resulting in apnea
Oral care of an unconscious patient should be done how often?
at least every 2 hours
First thing a NA should do when finding an unresponsive client
call for help
What type of fire can be put out with water?
Paper (NOT electrical, grease, or chemical)
When operating a manual bed, remember to…
fold the cranks under the bed
when transferring an agitated client…
ask for assistance first
Report grievances and religious food preferences to…
the nurse in charge
Taking cigarettes away requires what?
a follow up
when caring for a client with a restraint the NA should….
check the client’s body alignment
What motion should be used for back rubs?
a circular motion
What type of razor should be used when shaving a diabetic client?
an electric razor
What is the purpose of incident reports?
to record details of unusual events
When transferring a client to a new unit, it is MOST important to know what?
name and room number
What is the MAIN purpose of continuing education for NAs?
Client safety
Policy
a course of action that should be taken every time a certain situation occurs
Procedure
a method or way of doing something
hospice
care for terminally ill (<6 months left)
HIPPA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Chain of command
the order of authority within a facility
- Administrator
- Medical Director (MD)
- Director of Nursing
Last: CNAs
People that delegate to the NA
nurses and therapists
Who can diagnose?
physicians
scope of practice
The range of clinical procedures and activities that are allowed by law for a profession
Within the NAs scope of practice
ADLs, documenting
NOT within the NAs scope of practice - Administering meds
- Procedures requiring sterile technique
- Diagnosing/prescribing
empathy
identifying with the feelings of others
sympathy
sharing in the feelings and difficulties of others