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CNA
Chapter 6
53
Health Care
Not Applicable
05/02/2016

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Term
Hygiene
Definition
Way to keep the body clean & healthy
Term
Grooming
Definition
Caring for the hair, fingernails,
Term
What are the different types of
ADLs
Definition
Hygiene-Grooming
dressing,
eating
transferring
Toileting
mobility
Term
Pressure Points
Definition
Area of the body that bear much of the body weight
Term
Bony Prominences
Definition
Areas of the body where bone lies close to skin
Term
Pressure Ulcer
Definition
Wound that is the direct result of pressure

Pressure ulcer CAN lead to life threatening infections
Term
Shearing
Definition
Rubbing that results from the skin moving one way and the bone underneath remaining fixed or moved in the opposite direction
Term
Draw Sheet
Definition
placed under a resident to help with turning, lifting. or moving up in bed.
Term
Orthotic device
Definition
Device that helps support and align a limb AKA splint
Term
Perineum
Definition
Genital and anal area
Term
How to you wash the eyes?
Definition
From inner to outer area, use NO soap, and use different area of washcloth for each stroke
Term
When you wash the perineal area
Definition
Front to back
Clean to dirt
Term
How to wash uncircumcised male
Definition
Pull back the foreskin, wash in circular motion from tip to base
Term
True or False:
A well groomed appearance helps people fell good about themselves
Definition
TRUE
Term
You put lotion on the feet except which part
Definition
The toes area
Term
When MUST you always wear gloves in regards to grooming/hygiene
Definition
Shaving
Oral care
of if presence of blood or body fluids
Term
What is an affected side?
Definition
Weaker side
Term
When dressing a resident with an Right affected side which side do you remove the dirty clothes from
Definition
Left/Strong or Unaffected
Term
Embolism
Definition
An obstruction of a blood vessel, usually by a blood clot
Term
Elastic Stockings/anti-embolic/compression
What is the Critical Element when applying elastic stockings
Definition
Wrinkle free
Term
Oral Care includes:
Definition
Teeth, tongue, gums, and lips
Term
When providing oral care for an unconscious resident you use what type of device rather than the toothbrush
Definition
Sponge Swabs and as little water as possible to prevent aspiration
Term
Bed Cradle
Definition
Placed at the end of the bed to keep covers from resting on the resident's legs and feet
Term
How often do you wash the Perineum
Definition
At least daily
Term
Consequences of Pressure Ulcers
Definition
Pain,
Infection
Amputation
Death from infection
Term
What area of the body is at the highest risk for pressure ulcers/skin breakdown
Definition
Tailbone (sacrum)
Term
Supine position
Definition
Flat on back (spine)
Term
Prone position
Definition
On stomach
Term
Lateral position
Definition
On left or right side
Term
Fowler's position
Definition
HOB elevated at least 45 degrees
Term
TRUE of False
Dentures should be cleaned with HOT water
Definition
FALSE, use warm water
Term
Define Dangling
Definition
Sitting up with legs over the side of the bed
Term
Sims position
Definition
Laying on left side with upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest
Term
When do we use a bedpan
and when do we use a fracture pan
Definition
Bedpan: Resident can assist by raising hips
Fracture pan: Resident can not assist to raise hips
Term
What is the Critical Element when assisting a resident to use the Bedpan
Definition
Buttock placed correctly on Bedpan,
wider area aligned with resident's buttock
Term
What is thought to be the last sense a person loses
Definition
Hearing
Term
When a resident starts to fall what is the best thing you can do
Definition
NA widens his/her feet to shoulder width, brings resident close and lowers
Term
Pale white, red or purple skin could indicate what?
Definition
Beginning of a pressure ulcer
Term
What are some risk factors for developing a pressure ulcer
Definition
immobility
Bed bound, WC bound
Incontinence
Term
What is a bed cradle?
Definition
An object placed at the foot of the bed to assist in keeping linens and blankets off the resident's legs and feet
Term
TRUE of FALSE:
when assisting with a bath the NA should make sure the temperature of the water and the room are comfortable for the Resident
Definition
TRUE
Term
When does the NA provide nail care
Definition
PRN (as needed when they are dirty or rough)
Term
When grooming a resident what would be a way to ensure respect and promote dignity?
Definition
Be gentle, don't pull
Do NOT use childish hairstyle
Provide the style that the resident is accustomed to wearing
Term
How often should oral care be performed
Definition
At least twice (2 times) daily
am care and pm care3
Term
What do we do with a resident's dentures after we clean them?
Definition
Either place in resident's mouth (or have resident do so)
OR
Stored in denture cup.
Term
Fowler position

High Fowlers'
Definition
Flowers 45-60 degree

High Flowers 75-90 (use this after eating to assist in prevention of aspiration)
Term
True or False
Hearing is thought to be the last sense that leaves a person.
Definition
TRUE
Term
Where does the NA place the gait/transfer belt
Definition
Always OVER the clothing, never on bare skin
Term
You put what on the stronger side or unaffected side when transferring a resident
Definition
The WC goes on the stronger side
Term
having no mobility or limited mobility can increase the risk of what?
Definition
PRESURE ULCER
Constipation
Incontinence
Depression
Term
How often do you position an bedbound resident?
Definition
Every 2 hours
Term
How often do you reposition a resident that is in a WC
Definition
Every 1 hour
Term
When providing oral care to an unconscious resident what do you do
Definition
Put them on side , use as little water as possible- these steps will assist in preventing aspiration
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