Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

cna > section 2 > Flashcards

section 2 Flashcards

1
Q

when should you prevent an accident

A

before it happens

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
1
Q

body mechanics

A

is the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

posture

A

is the way a person holds and positions in the body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

what are the base of the body’s support

A

feet

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

center of gravity

A

it is where the most weight is concentrated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

a low center of gravity gives a more stable base of supprot

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

fracture

A

is a broken bone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

disorientation

A

means confusion about persons, place or time

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

scalds

A

are burns caused by hot liquids

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

how to prevent scalds

A

check water tempature with the inside of your wrist

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

what are patient identifyers

A

date of brith and name

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

when must you identify a resident

A

when giving care or serving food

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

how to prevent and treat choking

A

eat in an upright 90 position

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

what are sds

A

material safety data sheets

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

what cause cuts or abrasions

A

it is an injury that rubs off the surface of the skin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

what is PASS

A

P:pull A:aim S: squeeze S:sweep back and forth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

RACE

A

R: remove anyone from danger, A: activate alarm, C: contain the fire, E: extinguish (evacuate)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

what are the guidelines for cna

A

know the evacuation plan, stay calm, follow the directions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

what is Osha

A

is a federal government agency that makes rules to protect workers form hazards

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

conscious

A

mean being mentally alret and having awareness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

what is serve bleeding

A

hemorrhage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

first aid

A

is emergency care given immediatleymto an injured person by the first people to respond

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

CPR

A

refers to the medical procedures used when a persons heart or lungs have stopped working

23
Q

what is dyspena

A

abnormal breathing

24
Q

what is choking

A

when the airway is obstructed

25
Q

abdominal thrust

A

a method of trying to remove an object from the airway of someone who is choking

26
Q

a sign of poor airway exchange is

A

cyanotic, silent coughing, inability to speak

27
Q

shock

A

occurs when the organs and tissues in the body don’t receive enough blood supply.

28
Q

myocardial infarction

A

a heart attack occurs when there is a blockage in the heart muscle itself does not revcieve oxygen

29
Q

pain of the heart attack

A

it is described as crushing pressure, squeezing, or stabbing

30
Q

how do women and diabetics deal with heart attack

A

they may experience chest pressure though can have them without pressure. more likely to have vomiting, shortness of breath, fainting, dizziness

31
Q

responding to MI

A

notify charge nurse, dont give the person food or liquids, stay until help arrives

32
Q

to controll bleeding

A

grad a thick sterile pad, clean cloth or towel and press down hard of the wound

33
Q

risk factors for MI and stroke

A

high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, smoking, hypertension

34
Q

how to treat minor burns

A

put on gloves and use a cool clean water

35
Q

syncope

A

fainting

36
Q

orthostatic

A

in older patients when they stand up too fast blood pressure drops

37
Q

ac and Hs

A

before meals and before bed

38
Q

what artherosclerosis

A

A process of progressive thickening and hardening of the walls of medium-sized and large arteries as a r

39
Q

how to help fainting

A

call charge nurse, have patient lie down and put feet up, if a person does faint lower then to the floor

40
Q

what is and insulin reaction or hyperglycemia

A

it is when insulin is given and the person skips a meal or does not eat all the food required. TOO MUCH INSULIN IN THE BODY

41
Q

symptoms of hyperglycemia

A

hunger, headache, trembling, rapid pulse, cold clamy hands

42
Q

ketoacidosis

A

have to litle insulin in the body

43
Q

ketoacidosis symptoms

A

polyphsia, polydypsia, polyuria, sweet smelling breath

44
Q

polyphsia

A

increased hunger

45
Q

polydypsia

A

increase thrist

46
Q

polyuria

A

increased urination

47
Q

what are seziures

A

involuntary muscle contrations

48
Q

what is the goal of helping a sezure

A

making sure the patient is safe

49
Q

how to help with sezures

A

put on gloves, protect the head, move furniture away, dont force anything into mouth

50
Q

CVA

A

is a stroke ocurrs when the blood supply to the brain is cut off

51
Q

tranient ischemic attack

A

they are warning signs of a stroke

52
Q

symptoms of stroke

A

Hemipelgia, hemiparesis, expressive aphasia

53
Q

emesis

A

vomitting

54
Q

responding to vomitting

A

notify the charge nurse, put on gloves, wipe face, turn to

cna (7 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions