CNA (lesson 16-22)

Question 1

Mechanical Lift

Answer 1

A hydraulic or electric device used to transfer dependent or obese residents between surfaces. This lift can also have a scale to weigh the residents (They help pick up and move patients who need the help and are obese, they also have scales on them)

Question 2

Stretcher

Answer 2

or “gurney” is a device or transporting residents unable to use a wheelchair or unable to walk; this is a means of transportation for the severely ill or and immobile resident unable to walk (bed on wheels used to help patients who need medical help)

Question 3

Occupied bed

Answer 3

Bed made while a resident is in it

Question 4

Bony Prominence

Answer 4

Any are of the body where the bone pokes out (ankle, hip, elbow)

Question 5

Dermis

Answer 5

Inner layer of skin

Question 6

Epidermis

Answer 6

outer layer of skin

Question 7

Friction

Answer 7

Skin repeatedly rubs another surface

Question 8

Integumentary system

Answer 8

Skin and associated structures that form natural protective coverings for the body (the skin and all its functions)

Question 9

Offload

Answer 9

Helping a resident stand up to completely remove pressure from the area any process in which pressure on the arms and legs (appendage) is reduced

Question 10

Pressure Points

Answer 10

any area on the body that bears the body’s weight when lying or sitting and where the bone is close to the skins surface

Question 11

Reverse Push-up

Answer 11

When a resident lifts up their buttocks using their arms from their back side

Question 12

Shear

Answer 12

Skin stays in one position, but the underlying tissue roll in the opposite

Question 13

Subcutaneous tissue

Answer 13

The lowest layer of skin

Question 14

Aspiration

Answer 14

When you inhale food or drink into your lungs. This has potential to cause pneumonia or death

Question 15

Gastrostomy Tube (G-tube)

Answer 15

A tube that is placed through the abdomen directly to the stomach to provide nourishment (feeding tube)

Question 16

Jejunostomy (J-tube)

Answer 16

A tube placed into the small intestines and used to provide nourishment

Question 17

Nasogastric tube

Answer 17

A tube place through the nose to the stomach to provide nourishment

Question 18

PEG

Answer 18

is a tube placed endoscopically, directly into the stomach and used to provide nourishment

Question 19

Apical Pulse

Answer 19

Its on the left side of chest under the breast bone; taken with a stethoscope

Question 20

Brachial Pulse

Answer 20

Located at the bend of the elbow (used for blood pressure)

Question 21

Carotid Pulse

Answer 21

Located on the sides of the neck; supplies the head and next wit oxygenated blood

Question 22

Diastolic blood pressure

Answer 22

The pressure in the arteries between heart beats

Question 23

Hypertension

Answer 23

high blood pressure

Question 24

Hypotension

Answer 24

Low blood pressure

Question 25

Inspiration

Answer 25

inhaling

Question 26

Orthostatic Hypotension

Answer 26

the drop in blood pressure when a person suddenly rises from a laying position to a sitting position or a sitting to standing position

Question 27

Pulse Oximetry

Answer 27

a quick non-invasive monitoring technique that measure the oxygen levels in the blood. (the finger clamp thing we used in class)

Question 28

Radial Pulse

Answer 28

The pulse found on the inside of the wrist

Question 29

Respiration

Answer 29

the process of breathing air into lungs and exhaling air out of lungs (breathing)

Question 30

Systolic blood pressure

Answer 30

The phase when the heart is contracting and pushing blood from the left ventricle; the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats; top number of the blood pressure readings (the force of the blood flow when blood is pumped out of the heart.)

Question 31

Chemical Restrain

Answer 31

A drug that is used to restrict the freedom and movement of a resident or used to sedate a resident.

Question 32

Convenience

Answer 32

the state of being able to proceed with something with little effort or difficulty.

Question 33

Discipline

Answer 33

Any action taken by the facility for the purpose of punishing or penalizing residents

Question 34

Entrapment

Answer 34

The act of getting caught or trapped in something

Question 35

Medical System

Answer 35

an indication or characteristic of a physical or psychological condition

Question 36

Physical Restraint

Answer 36

the use of a manual hold to restrict freedom of movement of all or part of a person's body, or to restrict normal access to the person's body

Question 37

Side Rail

Answer 37

A barrier device attached to the side of the bed

Question 38

Abduction

Answer 38

moving a body part away form the body (abd=subtract)

Question 39

Adduction

Answer 39

moving a body part toward the body

Question 40

Ambulation

Answer 40

walking

Question 41

Contracture

Answer 41

the permanent stiffening of a joint and muscle

Question 42

Dorsiflexion

Answer 42

bending backward

Question 43

Extension

Answer 43

straightening a body part

Question 44

Flexion

Answer 44

bending a body part

Question 45

Occupational Therapy

Answer 45

therapy that helps assist the residents to live with disabilities

Question 46

Physical Therapy

Answer 46

formal therapy which uses heat, cold, massage, ultrasound, electricity, and exercise to help residents with muscle bone and joint problems. A physical therapist can also help a person safely use a walker, cane, or wheelchair

Question 47

Pronation

Answer 47

Turning downward

Question 48

Range of motion

Answer 48

exercises which put a joint through the full range of motion

Question 49

Active Range of motion

Answer 49

Exercises done by the resident themself

Question 50

Passive Range of Motion

Answer 50

Caregivers support and move the resident's joints through the range of motion when the resident cannot move on their own

Question 51

Rehabilitation

Answer 51

Service managed by professionals to restore a resident to his/her highest practicable level of functioning following a loss of ability due to illness or injury

Question 52

Restorative Service

Answer 52

A planned approach to keep the resident at the level achieved by formal rehabilitation (Helps keep the resident at their highest functioning level)

Question 53

Rotation

Answer 53

Turning a joint

Question 54

Speech therapy

Answer 54

formal therapy which assists residents with speech and swallowing problems

Question 55

Splint

Answer 55

device that remains in place at the direction of the physician to maintain a body part in a fixed position

Question 56

Supination

Answer 56

turning upwards