CNA terms and stuff Flashcards
Advance Directives
A document that makes a person’s wishes known regarding life support issues in the event they are unable to speak for themselves
Aphasia
A brain injury that impairs the expression and understanding of language as well as reading and writing
Etiquette
Acceptable standards of behavior among members of society as they function in public or work
Living Will
An advance directive about end of life issues
Assessment
A plan of care that states the specific needs of a client and how those needs will be addressed by the home health care agency. Not performed by nursing assistants
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
Type of fixed prepaid health insurance that focuses on maintaining wellness to those enrolled and is not based on frequency or extent of service
Medicaid
A program financed jointly my the Federal Government and the State, that provides health coverage to most low income individuals as well as nursing home care for low income elderly
Medicare
Federally funded health insurance for people 65 and older and for people with disabilities
Libel
False written or printed statements
When using the tympanic thermometer for obtaining a temperature, the nursing assistant should pull the ear lobe _______________________ prior to inserting probe into ear canal.
up and back
Providing quality care and ensuring quality of life begins with:
the resident’s first contact with staff and environment
The goal of restorative nursing is to:
b. prevent further disability
Physical changes in aging that affect the nervous system include:
b. decreased blood flow to the brain, which may result in mental confusion and memory loss
When collecting a stool specimen, the sample should be transferred from the bedpan to the specimen container using:
b. a tongue depressor
A resident was diagnosed with an ischemic stroke. You notice she has trouble swallowing her food and is coughing and choking while she is attempting to eat. The nursing assistant recognizes this may be:
d. dysphagia
task that offers an opportunity to ensure a resident’s dignity is providing:
b. good grooming
If the confused resident is resisting care, your best approach is to:
avoid pushing the resident to allow the care