day 5

Question 1

Convalescence

Answer 1

period of recovery from illness or injury until returning to MAXIMUM LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING (does not always mean independence); as you age, recovery time increases

Question 2

Independent

Answer 2

we don’t have to help them complete a task

Question 3

supervision

Answer 3

we don’t have to help them complete a task but we do have to be there

Question 4

limited assistance

Answer 4

we helped them a little, physical touch, no “muscle” use/ no effort

Question 5

extensive

Answer 5

we had to you physical touch and muscle use/effort but the resident DID help

Question 6

total

Answer 6

we had to do everything including physical touch, muscle/effort, resident did NOT help

Question 7

Assistive Equipment

Answer 7

devices used to complete ADLs (walker, cane, wheelchair, diff. sized utensils, divided plates, show horn, sock aid

Question 8

physical therapy (PT)

Answer 8

rehab services that work with strengthening the body

Question 9

PT goals

Answer 9

ambulation and range of motion; get you place to place

Question 10

Occupational Therapy (OT)

Answer 10

rehab services that works with adaptive equipment use for ADL independence

Question 11

OT goals

Answer 11

focused on the ADLs and works closely with CNAs

Question 12

speech therapy (ST)

Answer 12

rehab services that works with communication and swallowing difficulties; ALWAYS in place for stroke survivors

Question 13

Restorative Care

Answer 13

Nursing specific rehab services (nurses and CNAs); takes place after the 100 days in TCU

Question 14

Range of Motion (Active and Passive)

Answer 14

exercises that promote full range of motion of a joint

Question 15

Passive ROM

Answer 15

resident cannot help at all, we have to help (staff does it)

Question 16

Active ROM

Answer 16

resident does help and we only have to help a little (resident does it)

Question 17

Ambulation (walking) program

Answer 17

program that promotes independence with ambulation (Best exercise for your patient!)

Question 18

What are some barriers to Rehab?

Answer 18

pain, decreased cognition (disoriented/confused), lack of motivation

Question 19

What can we do for pain?

Answer 19

massage, tell nurse, ice/heat, reposition

Question 20

what can we do for decreased cognition?

Answer 20

orientation, reminding

Question 21

what can we do for lack of motivation?

Answer 21

encourage, inform, we are cheerleaders but never try to push or force someone to do something

Question 22

complication

Answer 22

a secondary disease or condition that aggravates an existing condition; this can be more severe than original condition

Question 23

weak side/weakness

Answer 23

side of the body that is weaker, this is the side the CNA SHOULD help on; this side is not strong and will need assistance

Question 24

contracture

Answer 24

permanent shortening of the muscle resulting in joint fixation, cannot be reversed; can be prevented by ROM; specifically for joints and almost impossible with ADL’s

Question 25

muscle atrophy

Answer 25

wasting of muscles. “if you don’t use it, you lose it”.

Question 26

bed fast

Answer 26

unable to get out of bed or they need help getting out of bed

Question 27

body alignment/positiong/repositioning

Answer 27

keeping the body in a generally straight line, no twists in the body; BEST WAY to prevent pressure sores; AT LEAST every 2 hours

Question 28

laying in side (lateral)

Answer 28

an appropriate way to reposition a resident. Pillows are used to support body

Question 29

Fowler’s

Answer 29

sitting upright at 90*

Question 30

Supine

Answer 30

lying on back