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1
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ADLs

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activities of daily living

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Simulate handwashing means

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say when you would wash your hands; wash before and after every procedure

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What happens during the opening?

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  • Knock
  • Identify patient
  • Introduce yourself
  • Describe skill
  • Obtain permission
  • Close curtain
  • Wash hands
  • Gather supplies
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When do you use gloves?

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when touching body fluids, a person’s non-intact skin

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Ombudsman

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a person who is assigned to each long-term care facility to monitor residents’ care, resolve complaints, and ensure fair and safe conditions

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Important things when transferring a patient to a wheelchair

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  • shoes on/non-skid socks
  • apply gait belt
  • position the chair and lock it
  • ensure knee touches the chair and lower pt
  • remove belt, foot on rest
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important things to know when using a gait belt

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  • shoes on/non-skid socks
  • secure the gait belt (4 fingers to ensure tightness)
  • ask if dizzy
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Active R.O.M

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range of motion done by the patient with direction

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Passive R.O.M

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range of motion done by a medical professional

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Flexion/extension

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up/down
ask a question

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abduction/adduction

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side/side
snow angel

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rotation

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around
roll cookie dough

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13
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pulse

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60-100

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respiration

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12-20

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blood pressure

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systolic 100-119
distolic 60-79

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temperature

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97.6-99.6

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a mood disorder that may cause intense mental, emotional & physical symptoms and can lead to disability. It may even make other illnesses or conditions worse

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clinical depression

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ad lib

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as desired

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BRP

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bathroom privileges(independent at toileting)

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BSC

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Bedside commode(portable toilet)

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OOB

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out of bed

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NPO

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nothing by mouth

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I & 0

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intake and output

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cc

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cubic centimeter

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mL

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milliliter

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ROM

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range of motion

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PPE

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personal protective equipment

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CPR

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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HH

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home health care

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30
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LTC

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long term care

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A & O

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alert & oriented

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HOB

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head of bed

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VS

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vital signs

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34
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AD

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Alzheimer’s Disease

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IV

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intravenous ( a catheter inserted into a vein to deliver fluids and medications

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DON

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director of nursing

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COPD

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (difficulty breathing

38
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ALF

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Assisted living facility

39
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CHF

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Congestive heart failure

40
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CVA

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Cerebro Vascular Accident (stroke)

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MI

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myocardial infarction (heart attack)

42
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what age group generally learns to play in groups and develop social relationships, gaining independence and learning to care for themselves

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pre-school (ages 3-6)

43
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what is a normal physical event after a patient has died

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the eyelids may remain open with a fixed stare

44
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what arm gets undressed first

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strong arm

45
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what arm gets dressed first

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weak arm

46
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T in TEAMS

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how they TOILET

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E in TEAMS

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special things they EAT

48
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A in TEAMS

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any help with ADLs

49
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M in TEAMS

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how are they MOVING around

50
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S in TEAMS

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SPECIAL request about a patient

51
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contracture

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muscles are very stiff

52
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Parkinsons’ Disease

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a progressive disease where a section of the brain degenerates and cause muscle stiffness, mask-like facial expression, stooped posture, shuffling walk & tremor

53
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Diabetic patients require inspection of all skin surfaces especially this part of the body due to poor circulation

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feet

54
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sundowning

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extreme agitation that occurs during the afternoon or night time hours in patients with dementia

55
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trochanter roll

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support proper alignment in bedbound patients who cannot move easily. This is a large towel or blanket rolled up and placed next to the patient so that the hips and legs don’t turn outward

56
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Which type of razor does not require shaving cream or soap to be applied to the skin prior to shaving

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an electric razor

57
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fracture bedpan

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used when patients can’t lift their hips on a regular bedpan

58
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pediculosis

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an infestation of lice

59
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incontinence patients

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can’t hold their urine and/or bowel movements

60
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when to use the leaf method for washcloths

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when washing personal/non-intact areas(face/peri-care)

61
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texas catheter

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a male external catheter

62
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color of mecury-free thermometer

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blue or green case

63
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a restrained patient should be checked every

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15 mins

64
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duration of a mercury-free thermometer

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at least 3 mins

65
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fluid balance

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a term for taking in and eliminating the same amount of fluids each day

66
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Closed bed

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a completely made unoccupied bed

67
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a dressing where in some states, nursing assistants can assist with applying when wounds are closed

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non-sterile dressing

68
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Advance Directives

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they are written, legal documents that indicate a patient’s wishes or designates someone to speak for the patient, if the patient is unable to make his or her own decisions

69
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living will

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  • created when healthy
  • explains wishes for care
70
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Durable power of attorney

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  • appoint someone to speak for them if unable for themselves
  • also called a healthcare surrogate
  • decisions are legally binding with the person
71
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Do Not Resuscitate

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  • Only for the terminally ill
  • all treatments have been tried
  • CPR isn’t effective
  • doesn’t affect tx
  • must be followed and CNA should know
  • just report to RN
72
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Delegation

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allows nurses to assign additional tasks to unlicensed personnel

73
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fluid taken in vs fluids excreted

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they both should be equal

74
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Minerals

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essential nutrient in forming cells, making blood, building bones, and producing hormones and include substances such as zinc & calcium

75
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what provide very little nutrional value

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simple carbs

76
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A patient has a nasogastric tube inserted into the nose for feeding. What is an important consideration for the CNA when caring for this patient?

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CNAs are not permitted to perform tube feedings

77
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Fat-soluble vitamins

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vitamins A, D, E, and K

78
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fluid overload occurs when the body can’t process the fluids consumed by the patient & sometimes occurs with/ these diseases

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heart & kidney disease

79
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patients with gallbladder disease, high cholesterol levels and disease that interfere w/ fat digestion are generally placed on what diet

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low fat/ cholesterol diet

80
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mechanical soft diet

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foods for patients w/ difficulty chewing or swallowing

81
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vitamins that can’t be stored in the body and must come from daily intake

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B & C

82
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A patient is prescribed a low-salt diet. He complains that his food has no taste and his diet has been poor. What should you do?

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offer him low-salt substitute

83
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A patient that can bear weight on both legs but needs help w/ balance may use

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a cane

84
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Restorative Care

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care that follows rehabilitation, which focuses on maintaining the level of ability achieved during rehabiliatation

85
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special items and equipment that are designed to assist residents with ADLs more independently are

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assistive or adaptive devices

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