midterm Flashcards
(82 cards)
1
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1 cubic centimeter
A
1 mL
2
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30 mL
A
1 OZ
3
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8 oz liq
A
1 cup liq
4
Q
1000 mL
A
1 L
5
Q
besides adams apple
A
carotid
6
Q
on temple bone
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temporal
7
Q
at apex of heart
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apical
8
Q
in bend of arm at elbow
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brachial
9
Q
on thumb side of wrist
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radial
10
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in the groin
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femoral
11
Q
behind the knee
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popliteal
12
Q
on top of foot
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pedal
13
Q
normal pulse range for an adult
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72-80 ?
14
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normal pulse range for an adult
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60 to 100?
15
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normal respiration rate for an adult
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12 to 20
16
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normal blood pressure
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120/80
17
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what is the range of normal bp
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90/60 up to 140/90
18
Q
normal axillary temp is
A
97.6
19
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what is the range of a normal axillary temp
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96.6-98.6
20
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normal oral temp
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98.6
21
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range oral temp
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97.6-99.6
22
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normal rectal temp
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99.6
23
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range rectal temp
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98.6-100.6
24
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how long is the axillary temp taken for
A
5-10 minutes
25
how long is the oral temperature taken for
2-3 minutes
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how long is the rectal temp taken for
2-3 minutes `
27
what process do you NOT use on a heart disease patient
do not take temp rectal
28
normal body temp in fahrenheit
98.6
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normal body temp is celsius
37.0
30
the little dashes on thermometer in fahrenheit are what
.2 ; always will be an even number
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little dashes on thermometer in fahrenheit
.1 ;even or odd
32
on oxygen patient what do you use
axillary
33
breathing air into
inhalation
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breathing air out of the lungs
exhalation
35
which way do you shave a patient
the way the hair grows
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where do you put the razor after you are done shaving
in the sharp box
37
what is your job as a CNA
take care of hygiene; basic care needs (bathing, making beds, shaving, going to bathroom)
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how do you become a CNA
21 skills and pass competency
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when do you change the water when bathing
changing perineal parts (from front to back OR arms to perineal), or when water gets too cold/soapy.
40
if you are making a bed by yourself and there are no side rails what should you do
ask someone to help
41
if someone is choking what is the first thing you should do
ask if they can talk/respond.
| can't talk=abdominal thrust
42
before you do anything what should you do
tell the patient what you are about to do
43
how do you check if you have the right resident
check identification bracelet
44
the sit-to-stand needs how many workers
at least 2
45
how do you wash hands
wash them downward, then dry tips to wrist
46
if someone is falling what are you going to do
gently ease them to the floor and protect head
47
what should you report to the nurse at once
changes in temp, bp, any pain, or discomfort
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if something is stolen what kind of report are you going to write
an incident report
49
when do you wear gloves
bathing perineal and rectal, brushing teeth, changing soiled linens, specimen
50
how do you prevent pressure ulcers
reposition; keep pressure off bony prominence
51
what are some of the patients rights
chose what to wear, right to know/refuse, set up room how they like
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who should you report problems to
the nurse
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if the nurse isn't there and there is a problem who do you go to
go up above her, DON
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intentionally attempting or threatening to touch a persons body without the persons consent
assault
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willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment that results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish; depriving the person of goods or services needed to attain or maintain well being
abuse
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physically touching a persons body without his or her consent
battery
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failure to provide the person with the goods or services needed to avoid physical harm, mental anguish, or mental illness
neglect
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an unintentional wrong in which a person did not act in a reasonable and careful manner and a person or the persons property was harmed
negligence
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unlawful restraint or restriction of a persons freedom of movement
false imprisonment
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separating a person from others against his or her will, keeping the person to a certain area, or keeping the person away from his or her room without consent
involuntary seclusion
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a health care agency or program for persons who are dying; terminally ill
hospice
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how do you stop an incontinence person from wetting the bed all the time
come quickly and answer fast when call light is pressed
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pain felt in a body part that is no longer there
phantom pain
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when you do not understand what the nurse says what should you do
ask the nurse to clarify
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when reporting to the nurse that the patient is having pain what do you tell them exactly
where the pain is and the severity
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who is in charge of the CNA training
OBRA
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who is in charge of the environment
OCEAN
68
who is in charge of a person's rights
HIPPA
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when do you wear gloves pt.2
any chance there is blood and/or body fluids
70
what is good body mechanics
good posture, balance, and using your strongest and largest muscles for work
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good body mechanics includes (examples)
raising bed waist high, bending knees
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the back lying position is called
supine position
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breathing is usually easier in which position
fowlers position
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head of bed is raised 45-60 degrees
fowlers position
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pillow is placed against the persons back in
lateral position
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what are restraints
doctors orders; removed every 2 hours
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how do you put clothes on a patient
on-weak side; off-strong side
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how do you transfer a patient
you are in front of them
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what types of people need supervision all the time
alzheimers
80
for safety purposes
use gait belt every time
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if person is receiving oxygen their temp is NOT taken
orally
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less reliable than other sites; used when other sites cannot be used
axillary
