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1
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1 cubic centimeter

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1 mL

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30 mL

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1 OZ

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3
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8 oz liq

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1 cup liq

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4
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1000 mL

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1 L

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5
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besides adams apple

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carotid

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6
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on temple bone

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temporal

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7
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at apex of heart

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apical

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8
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in bend of arm at elbow

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brachial

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9
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on thumb side of wrist

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radial

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10
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in the groin

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femoral

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11
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behind the knee

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popliteal

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12
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on top of foot

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pedal

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13
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normal pulse range for an adult

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72-80 ?

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14
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normal pulse range for an adult

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60 to 100?

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15
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normal respiration rate for an adult

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12 to 20

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16
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normal blood pressure

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120/80

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17
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what is the range of normal bp

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90/60 up to 140/90

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18
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normal axillary temp is

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97.6

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19
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what is the range of a normal axillary temp

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96.6-98.6

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20
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normal oral temp

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98.6

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21
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range oral temp

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97.6-99.6

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22
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normal rectal temp

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99.6

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23
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range rectal temp

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98.6-100.6

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24
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how long is the axillary temp taken for

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5-10 minutes

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25
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how long is the oral temperature taken for

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2-3 minutes

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26
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how long is the rectal temp taken for

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2-3 minutes `

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27
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what process do you NOT use on a heart disease patient

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do not take temp rectal

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28
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normal body temp in fahrenheit

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98.6

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29
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normal body temp is celsius

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37.0

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30
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the little dashes on thermometer in fahrenheit are what

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.2 ; always will be an even number

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31
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little dashes on thermometer in fahrenheit

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.1 ;even or odd

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32
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on oxygen patient what do you use

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axillary

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33
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breathing air into

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inhalation

34
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breathing air out of the lungs

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exhalation

35
Q

which way do you shave a patient

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the way the hair grows

36
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where do you put the razor after you are done shaving

A

in the sharp box

37
Q

what is your job as a CNA

A

take care of hygiene; basic care needs (bathing, making beds, shaving, going to bathroom)

38
Q

how do you become a CNA

A

21 skills and pass competency

39
Q

when do you change the water when bathing

A

changing perineal parts (from front to back OR arms to perineal), or when water gets too cold/soapy.

40
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if you are making a bed by yourself and there are no side rails what should you do

A

ask someone to help

41
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if someone is choking what is the first thing you should do

A

ask if they can talk/respond.

can’t talk=abdominal thrust

42
Q

before you do anything what should you do

A

tell the patient what you are about to do

43
Q

how do you check if you have the right resident

A

check identification bracelet

44
Q

the sit-to-stand needs how many workers

A

at least 2

45
Q

how do you wash hands

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wash them downward, then dry tips to wrist

46
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if someone is falling what are you going to do

A

gently ease them to the floor and protect head

47
Q

what should you report to the nurse at once

A

changes in temp, bp, any pain, or discomfort

48
Q

if something is stolen what kind of report are you going to write

A

an incident report

49
Q

when do you wear gloves

A

bathing perineal and rectal, brushing teeth, changing soiled linens, specimen

50
Q

how do you prevent pressure ulcers

A

reposition; keep pressure off bony prominence

51
Q

what are some of the patients rights

A

chose what to wear, right to know/refuse, set up room how they like

52
Q

who should you report problems to

A

the nurse

53
Q

if the nurse isn’t there and there is a problem who do you go to

A

go up above her, DON

54
Q

intentionally attempting or threatening to touch a persons body without the persons consent

A

assault

55
Q

willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment that results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish; depriving the person of goods or services needed to attain or maintain well being

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abuse

56
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physically touching a persons body without his or her consent

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battery

57
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failure to provide the person with the goods or services needed to avoid physical harm, mental anguish, or mental illness

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neglect

58
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an unintentional wrong in which a person did not act in a reasonable and careful manner and a person or the persons property was harmed

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negligence

59
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unlawful restraint or restriction of a persons freedom of movement

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false imprisonment

60
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separating a person from others against his or her will, keeping the person to a certain area, or keeping the person away from his or her room without consent

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involuntary seclusion

61
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a health care agency or program for persons who are dying; terminally ill

A

hospice

62
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how do you stop an incontinence person from wetting the bed all the time

A

come quickly and answer fast when call light is pressed

63
Q

pain felt in a body part that is no longer there

A

phantom pain

64
Q

when you do not understand what the nurse says what should you do

A

ask the nurse to clarify

65
Q

when reporting to the nurse that the patient is having pain what do you tell them exactly

A

where the pain is and the severity

66
Q

who is in charge of the CNA training

A

OBRA

67
Q

who is in charge of the environment

A

OCEAN

68
Q

who is in charge of a person’s rights

A

HIPPA

69
Q

when do you wear gloves pt.2

A

any chance there is blood and/or body fluids

70
Q

what is good body mechanics

A

good posture, balance, and using your strongest and largest muscles for work

71
Q

good body mechanics includes (examples)

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raising bed waist high, bending knees

72
Q

the back lying position is called

A

supine position

73
Q

breathing is usually easier in which position

A

fowlers position

74
Q

head of bed is raised 45-60 degrees

A

fowlers position

75
Q

pillow is placed against the persons back in

A

lateral position

76
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what are restraints

A

doctors orders; removed every 2 hours

77
Q

how do you put clothes on a patient

A

on-weak side; off-strong side

78
Q

how do you transfer a patient

A

you are in front of them

79
Q

what types of people need supervision all the time

A

alzheimers

80
Q

for safety purposes

A

use gait belt every time

81
Q

if person is receiving oxygen their temp is NOT taken

A

orally

82
Q

less reliable than other sites; used when other sites cannot be used

A

axillary

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