CNAflash Flashcards
(50 cards)
Maxi-lift
Mechanical lift for dependent resident
Max A
Maximum assist, caregiver is expecting to physically perform 75% or more of the activity while the patient is expected to perform 25% or less
Mod A
Moderate assist, both the caregiver and the patient are expected to physically perform 50% of the activity
Min. A
Minimum assist, caregiver is expecting to physically perform 25% or less while the patient is expected to physically perform 75% or more
CGA
Contact assist, anytime a caregiver feels that guarding during an activity requires contact
SBA
Stand by assist, usually requires verbal cueing of caregiver for time of day or what activity is required for safe technique
I
Independent, no cueing, supervision or physical assistance of caregiver is required for any activity
T:
Transfers
How the patient moves to and from the chair or wheelchair
How the patient moves to and from a standing position
A:
Ambulated
How the patient moves from place to place; do they walk or use a wheelchair ect.
M:
Mobility
How the patient moves to and from lying position
How the patient moves/scoots up in bed
How the patient moves/turns side to side
How the patient moves positions their body while in bed, recliner or type of furniture the patient sleeps in
How the patient gets into bed
P:
Precautions
Areas of concern for that patient, including fluid restrictions, skin issues,alarms,fall risk,and any other precautions that care givers must be aware of
T. A. M. P.
Whiteboard initials indicating patient needs
Fluid restrictions
Indicated by water drops on white boards and on wheelchairs
Water drops are color coded
Red-limited fluids, no water pitcher in room
Brown-altered textures with letters N,H,P,
N=nectar thick
H=honey thick
P=pudding thick
Blue-more fluids needed,encourage fluid intake
Grey-no straw, could cause choking if used
Fahd
Float heels
Reposition or turn 2Q
2Q= every two hours
Braden scores
20+=low risk
16-20=medium risk
11-15=high risk
10 or below=very high risk
ADL’s
Activities of daily living
W/C
Wheelchair
FWW
Front wheeled walker
4WW
Four wheeled walker
PT
Physical therapy
OT
Occupational therapy
ST
Speech therapy
R:
Right
