Unit 14 Flashcards
Admission info
Name
Age & birthdate
Drs name
Diagnosis
Admission
Official entry of person into agency
Room preparation
Bed clean & neat - open if coming by ambulance - closed if ambulatory or w/c Room clean Equipment for vitals Welcome kit
Role of CNA
Greet person by name Introduce self Provide privacy Vitals/height & weight Clothing & belonging list Tour
Inventory sheet
List all clothing Personal belongings Include glasses, hearing aids, assisting devices Jewelry Wallet/purse
Don’t give value to jewelry
Describe color of band and stone
Accurate vitals, height & weight are important
Provide base for comparison
Weight
No footwear
Same time each day
Transfers
Moving person from one unit or room to another
Patient or family can request move to different room in same unit
Drs order required to move units
Reason for moving explained by nurse
Tell family of any change
Role of CNA
Identify patient
Find from nurse how to transfer
Help collect belongings
Report to receiving nurse time & method
Discharges
Dr writes discharge order
Role of CNA
Instructions from nurse
-when & how
Assist packing
Take patient to exit & assist into vehicle
Height
Measured in inches
Weight
Measured in pounds
Before meals
After urinating
Barrier on scales
