Section 1 & 2 - Study Notes

Question 1

What are the 3 categories of neglect?

Answer 1

Active, passive, self

Question 2

What are the 4 stages of delegation process?

Answer 2

1. Assessing the plan
2. Communication
3. Supervision
4. Feedback

Question 3

List of linens needed to change a bed

Answer 3

Mattress pad, bottom sheet, waterproof pad, cotton draw sheet, top sheet, blanket, bedspread, pillowcases, bath towels, hand towels, wash clothes, gown/pajamas, bath blanket

Question 4

What is the average adult temperature?

Answer 4

98.6

Question 5

What is the blue thermometer used for?

Answer 5

To take oral temps

Question 6

What is the rectal temperature for? (Red)

Answer 6

To take a temperature in the anus

Question 7

What are the four vital signs?

Answer 7

Body temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure

Question 8

What bpm is considered dangerous for an elderly person?

Answer 8

More than 180 bpm

Question 9

What does it mean when someone has less than 12 breaths per minute?

Answer 9

Not enough oxygen

Question 10

When should the CNA report vital signs to the nurse?

Answer 10

When there’s a significant change in vital signs, when vital signs are above or below normal average

Question 11

What are the 9 different ways to check a pulse?

Answer 11

Temporal, carotid, apical, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial pulse, pedal pulse

Question 12

What is the procedure for counting respirations?

Answer 12

Don’t say your counting the persons respirations
Begin counting when the chest rises
Count each chest rise
Note regularity, symmetry or pain
Count the number of respirations in 30 seconds and multiply by 2

Question 13

What is a normal BP?

Answer 13

120/80

Question 14

Normal range for a resting pulse

Answer 14

Between 60-100 bpm

Question 15

How many bones are in the body?

Answer 15

206

Question 16

When caring for cast what should you not do?

Answer 16

Cover the cast with a blanket
Let the cast sit on a hard surface if wet
Do not let patient but anything into the cast

Question 17

How often should you reposition a resident with a cast?

Answer 17

Every 2 hours

Question 18

What are the two kinds of arthritis?

Answer 18

Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 19

What is the treatment for arthritis?

Answer 19

Hot & cold application
Regular exercise

Question 20

What are the three types of seizures?

Answer 20

Partial
Grand Mal
Petite mal

Question 21

What are the 3 types of burns?

Answer 21

1st degree: mild, result in redness
2nd degree: more serious, result in blistering
3rd degree: very serious, cooked bones, skin & muscle

Question 22

What are the 7 types of wounds?

Answer 22

Abrasion, contusion, Incision, laceration, penetrating, puncture, ulcer

Question 23

Temporal pulse

Answer 23

Temples

Question 24

Carotid pulse

Answer 24

Upper neck

Question 25

Apical pulse

Answer 25

Left side of the chest

Question 26

Brachial pulse

Answer 26

Inside the elbow

Question 27

Radial pulse

Answer 27

Inside of the wrist

Question 28

Femoral pulse

Answer 28

Inside of the upper leg

Question 29

Popliteal pulse

Answer 29

Back of the knees

Question 30

Posterior tibial pulse

Answer 30

Below Inside of the ankles

Question 31

Pedal pulse

Answer 31

Top of the foot

Question 32

Dependence scale order

Answer 32

0=independent
1=supervision
2=limited assistance
3=extensive assistance
4=Total dependence