Review Ch.8-13 and 21 Flashcards
Five basic human needs (in order)
Physical needs Safety and Security needs Need for love Need for Self-esteem Need for self-Actualization
physical needs include
oxygen,water,food,elimination, and rest
Safety and Security needs include
Shelter, clothing, protection from harm and stability
Need for love includes
Feeling loved and accepting, belonging
Need for Self-esteem includes
Achievement and belief in ones own worth and value
Need for Self-actualization includes
The need to learn, create, and realize one’s own potential
How should a CNA response to loss and changes
be patient, understanding, and empathetic
in this position the resident lies flat on his back
Supine
In this position the resident is lying on his or her side
Lateral
In this position the resident is lying on the stomach or front side of the body
Prone
In this position the resident is in a semi-sitting position
Fowler’s
In this position the resident is lying on his or her LEFT side with one leg drawn up
Sims’
The CNA’s role in the admission process
prepare the room before resident arrives
answer questions
Ask a new resident questions to find out her personal preferences and routines
The CNA’s role in the transferring process
help pack their personal belongings
help transfer them using wheelchairs or other forms of transportation
make her feel welcome
The CNA’s role in discharge
help by collecting the resident’s belongings
help them get ready
help them when leaving the hospital MAKE SURE THEY ARE SAFE
A patient’s environment should be
comfortable
know the standard residential unit (bed,overbed table,call light,curtain
A bed completely made with bedspread and blankets in place. A resident who will be out of bed most of the day.
Closed bed
A bed which has the linen down to the foot of the bed. A bed that is ready to receive a resident who has been out of bed the whole day or who is being admitted
Open Bed
A bed made while the resident is still in the bed
Occupied bed
Personal Care skills include
Perineal care (care of genitals and anal area) toileting mouth care shampooing and combing hair nail care shaving eating walking transferring
when the pressure is allowed to continue, the area will further break down, resulting to
pressure ulcers
Ways to prevent pressure ulcers are
report any changes in residents skin
repositioning every 2 hours
provide regular, daily care for skin to keep clean and dry
define restorative care
when residents must do as much as possible for themselves, encourages independence
Importance of exercise
improving and maintaining physical health and mental health.
