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If a patient starts choking

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call for help and do the heimlich manuver

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RACE

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Rescue/Remove, Alarm, Confine and contain, Extinguish

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If you see a spill

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Clean it up yourself if able to

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Once bed linen is seen in a room, but not used you should

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put into the dirty linen container, once it is in the room it is no longer clean, same goes for unused sterile tools

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The nursing care plan states, “Transfer with mechanical lift.” However, the client is very agitated. To transfer the client, the nurse aide SHOULD

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get assistance, follow the care plan

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to take the oral temp

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place the thermometer under the tonged,

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Which of the following is the most comfortable position for a client with a respiratory problem?

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Fowler’s

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When taking a client’s radial pulse, the nurse aide’s fingertips should be placed on the client’s

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wrist

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Someone on bedrest should be turned every

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2 hours to prevent pressure ulcers

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The most common place that you can check pulse is

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radial artery

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Flotation mattress

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helps prevent pressure on bony surfaces

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A Foley catheter in a male should be taped

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on the upper thigh

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Fecal impaction symptoms may have

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small watery leakage of stool

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When should sputum collecting take place

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Sputum collecting is the most concentrated in the mornings, so first thing in the morning

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who hasnt had a bowel movement in 4 days

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enema helps expell fecal matter before it becommes impacted

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Who can order a hot or cold application

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Doctors order treatments, period.

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Before entering a clients room and helping them you should

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wash hands, gather all the stuff, and identify and inttroduce yourself. Ideally you won’t need to leave the room for anything

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Symptoms of shock include

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Low blood pressure, tachycardia, confusion

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Enema

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Inserting liquid or gas into the rectum to empty bowels, apply medication, or for examination . Patient lies on the left Sims position, lateral recumbent

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Red areas mean

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lack of circulation and there is a pressure in the area, can cause skin to break down

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psoriasis (sor I a sus)

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autoimmune skin disease, skin disease that causes red, itchy scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp. Psoriasis is a common, long-term (chronic) disease with no cure. It tends to go through cycles, flaring for a few weeks or months, then subsiding for a while or going into remission

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Iv going into arm has a puffy hand

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the infusion has infilatrated and is going into tissue let the nurse know

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When caring for a resident with an indwelling Foley catheter, you should

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check the bag and tubing to make sure that urine is allowed to flow

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To take a rectal temperature, the nurse aide should insert the thermometer and

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hold for about 2 minutes, wipe and read it

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There is blood in the IV
Let the nurse know asap and do not touch it
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A patient who was given insulin in the morning is pale and sweaty and appears confused two hours later. It would be helpful to find out whether the patient
Diabetic clients have a strict schedule regarding insulin injections and eating. Eating causes blood sugar to rise, and the insulin helps move it into the cells. Without food, the blood sugar drops quickly, causing a serious situation. Immediate treatment is necessary.
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Before giving food to a patient
check their arm tag and ID, even if you know them
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A resident with an ileostomy evacuates feces through the
the ileum, lowest part of the small intestine,
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You are caring for Mr. Brown, who has a diagnosis of COPD. His SpO2 is 82%. He is currently receiving O2 via Nasal Cannula @ 2 liters/min. What do you do?
The normal SpO2 range for a client with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is 88–92%, This is because oxygen reaches the lungs but lung damage prevents oxygen from getting into the blood
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In the Nursing Care Plan, you note that it is written, “O2 per N/C @3L, Orthopnea pos. as needed”. As a CNA, you know that this means which of the following?
patient is on oxygen with a nasal cannula on 3 liters, assist to fowlers position if needed
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Mrs. Shumway's nursing care plan lists CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) as her primary dx. (diagnosis). You would expect her ADL routine to include which of the following?
Congestive heart failure is a chronic disease that occurs when the heart becomes weak and is no longer able to pump efficiently. It is important to monitor the client's weight. A sudden weight gain means that the client is retaining fluid. This puts a strain on the heart and lungs. The nurse aide should weigh the client every morning at the same time and record the weight. Notify the nurse of any sudden change
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Stoma
Artificial opening
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To reduce swelling on a limb
place it above heart level.
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When restraining a patient
do not restraint to the side rails, but to the bed frame
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For a hot sitz bath the temp should be
95-110 F
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To collect urine from a diabetic patient to test for sugar and proteins
you collect it 4 times a day 30 mins before meals
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When changing a dressing you should
note the odor, amount, color and drainage , only done if they do not need sterilization or apply medication
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What is true about ostommy care
Once taught via nurse, a patient can change their bag themselves
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When putting elastic stocking on someone with deep vein thrombosis
put the stockings before they get out of bed and or move, it will be hard to apply if they get swollen . they help prevent blood clots by putting pressure on the veins that promotes venous blood flow to the heart
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When applying the elastic bandage
leave fingers and toes and check in every hour for a color check
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If you see someone unconscious
the first thing you do is call a code/help and then check if they need compressions
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If a patient has foot drop
then they have trouble lifting the front of the foot, and may have positioning boots
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If you take blood pressure and find out it is lower than normal like 82/43 and they feel dizzy
then report asap to the nurse
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Cheyne-Stokes respirations
occur in a client who is close to death Cheyne-stokes is a pattern of breathing marked by increased respirations, labored breathing, and periods of apnea , report them
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Panic Attack is happening
tell them to breathe as slowly as possible and deeply as possible They are only focused on the symptoms
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Position that people take to help with breathing
Orthopneic Position meant to assist in breathing. Leaning forward helps put air in the lungs
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Canes go on which side
They go on he stronger side, to support the weaker side
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What is logrolling and what it is used for
To roll someone without twisting their spine, takes several people.
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Why should a client not hold their urge to void
it can lead to incontinence, or an impaction
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What is called when grief is experience before something actually happens
before something happens, and is normal
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MRSA
Antibiotic resistant bacteria
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Best way to prevent infection
frequent hand washing
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What do you call the plan that assists a patient from leaving the hospital
A discharge plan
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Regular breathing rate
12-20 for adults
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Regular pulse rate
60 to 100 beats
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what is called when someone has slowed muscles in the intestines , common in elderly
slowed peristalsis, because of less nerves food doesn't move evenly, can result in constipation and indigestion
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Side rails
Should only be raised if stated in the care plan
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Hospice care focuses on
quality of life for terminally ill patients
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Osteoporosis
condition where bones become weak and brittle, the bone tissue buildup doesn't keep up with the breakdown, most dont have symptoms until something breaks
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can you trim toenails
NO, they may have neuropathy if diabetic, if infection occurs you are liable.
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Diabetics are more prone to
Infections, high blood sugar levels weaken the immune system. also neuropathy may make them develop footinfections.
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What causes incontinence
weakening of the muscles like the one in the bladder weakens
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Best way to see a patient
in real time
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Paleness, cold skin, edema are signs of
are signs of poor circulation, may be due to Peripheral artery disease (PAD), narrowing of the blood vessels in the arms, legs, head, or stomach, resulting in impaired blood circulation
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What position should a patient be for feedtube
fowlers position
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Black tarry stool
Melena , bleeding is somewhere in the upper gi tract
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Why may you need to strain urine
to look for kidney stones, and other deposits
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When dying the last thing to go is
hearing
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what is an open bed
a bed ready for a patient to enter
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aspiration
breathing in air or food
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who delegates the work assignment
registered nurse on duty
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Afebrile
no fever
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Rigor Mortis
Stiffening and locking of the joints after death
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What is traction
weights and pullys to position a body part a certain way. DO not change the position of the weights
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Active restraint
stops patient from being too active, like a vest to strap them into a wheelchair
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Alopecia
hair not growing where it should be. some people get it because of chemotherapy.
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Low blood sugar symptoms
shakiness sweating, rapid heart beat, confused, anxious, nasuea
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foods that are considered liquid
ice cream, pops, jello, pudding
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What do you not count toward total fluid intake
eye or skin ointments that were absorbed.
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is dementia a normmal part of aging
NO
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An elevated heart rate can be expected with
bleeding, not enough oxygen is being circulated, so its pumps harder to try to make up for it.
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Swollen ankles and legs may be signs of
congestive heart failure , because blood isn't being pumped around as effectively it pools up in the lower extremities
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when a new ambulatory patient is admitted
you instruct them how to use the call light
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In long-term care facilities, which shift usually gets the residents ready for their appointments, X-rays, and other procedures?
morning shift, 7am to 3pm
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BID, B.i.d.
Twice a day
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What is a slipknot
used to secure a restraint, so that in case of an emergency, it can be removed quickly aka half bow knot or quick release knot
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How many days can a patient go without a bowel moevemnt
3 days, or they risk constipation or incontinence
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what does a pulse oximeter do
measure the amount of oxygen in the blood (oxygen saturation)
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embolism
a blood clot, fat or air, that can obstruct blood passage, it is a medical emergency.
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symptoms is most associated with rheumatoid arthritis?
warm red and painful joints , due to the body attacking its own joints .women are more likely to develop it
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common eye disorder involving a cloudy condition of the lens that impairs eyesight is known as
a cataract
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Heat applied to skin
causes the blood vessels to dilate, helping muscles and joints to relax
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Before Meals acronym
ac
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After meals acronym
pc
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The case manager for a client requiring home health care is usually
The case manager for a client requiring home health care is usually
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Can a CNA do an assessment
NO
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Study of old people disease is called
geriatrics
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When making an occupied bed, the nurse aide should
Making an occupied bed involves changing the bed linens while keeping the patient comfortable. Use a privacy sheet to cover the patient during the process. Always raise the side rail on the opposite side of where you are working to prevent the patient from rolling out or falling. The patient can hold onto the side rail if he or she is able to do so. Adjust the bed height to avoid injuring your back. Return the bed to its lowest level when you are finished
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Your client has been placed on I & O. This means that you should
Intake and output, so record how much they drink/eat liek jello or icecream, and how much they urinate.
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A restraint should always be tied to the
bed frame

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