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If a fire occurs, what should a CNA do?
If a fire occurs, what should a CNA do?
Plug doorways to prevent smoke from entering.
What is the CNA's first concern if a fire occurs?
What is the CNA's first concern if a fire occurs?
Getting residents to safety.
A CNA should check the temperature of hot water with a bath thermometer before using the water.
A CNA should check the temperature of hot water with a bath thermometer before using the water.
True (A)
A higher center of gravity gives a more stable base of support.
A higher center of gravity gives a more stable base of support.
Cuts most often occur in a person's bedroom.
Cuts most often occur in a person's bedroom.
Feet should be pointed toward the object that a person is lifting.
Feet should be pointed toward the object that a person is lifting.
Hot drinks should be placed on the edge of tables.
Hot drinks should be placed on the edge of tables.
If a resident starts to fall, the CNA should try to catch the resident to stop the fall.
If a resident starts to fall, the CNA should try to catch the resident to stop the fall.
Keeping call lights within a resident's reach can help prevent falls.
Keeping call lights within a resident's reach can help prevent falls.
Keeping the feet close together gives the body the best base of support and keeps a person more stable.
Keeping the feet close together gives the body the best base of support and keeps a person more stable.
Knees should be bent when lifting an object.
Knees should be bent when lifting an object.
Liquids thickened to the consistency of honey are easier to swallow.
Liquids thickened to the consistency of honey are easier to swallow.
Residents in wheelchairs should be facing the back of the elevator when in elevators.
Residents in wheelchairs should be facing the back of the elevator when in elevators.
Residents must be identified before helping with feeding or placing meal trays at the table.
Residents must be identified before helping with feeding or placing meal trays at the table.
The correct way to move a wheelchair is for a CNA to push it forward.
The correct way to move a wheelchair is for a CNA to push it forward.
The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) details chemical ingredients and chemical dangers of products.
The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) details chemical ingredients and chemical dangers of products.
To avoid choking, residents should eat in a reclined position.
To avoid choking, residents should eat in a reclined position.
To help guard against falls, all walkways should be cleared of clutter.
To help guard against falls, all walkways should be cleared of clutter.
Using proper body mechanics can help prevent an injury and save energy.
Using proper body mechanics can help prevent an injury and save energy.
When lifting an object, it is safer to hold it far away from the body.
When lifting an object, it is safer to hold it far away from the body.
How can someone usually tell if a person is choking?
How can someone usually tell if a person is choking?
How does a rescuer obtain consent to give a victim abdominal thrust?
How does a rescuer obtain consent to give a victim abdominal thrust?
If a CNA determines that an injured person is conscious, what should he do?
If a CNA determines that an injured person is conscious, what should he do?
If a CNA suspects that a resident is having a heart attack, what should she do?
If a CNA suspects that a resident is having a heart attack, what should she do?
If a resident faints, what should the CNA do?
If a resident faints, what should the CNA do?
What are signs of shock?
What are signs of shock?
To control bleeding, what should a CNA do?
To control bleeding, what should a CNA do?
To treat a minor burn, what should the CNA do?
To treat a minor burn, what should the CNA do?
What should the CNA do if a resident needs CPR, but the CNA is not trained to perform CPR?
What should the CNA do if a resident needs CPR, but the CNA is not trained to perform CPR?
When a resident is first experiencing signs of insulin reaction, what needs to happen?
When a resident is first experiencing signs of insulin reaction, what needs to happen?
Where should the hands be placed to give abdominal thrusts?
Where should the hands be placed to give abdominal thrusts?
Which of the following is true about assisting a resident who's having a seizure?
Which of the following is true about assisting a resident who's having a seizure?
A CNA will come into contact with microorganisms every time they touch something.
A CNA will come into contact with microorganisms every time they touch something.
Bloodborne diseases can be transmitted by?
Bloodborne diseases can be transmitted by?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines hand hygiene as?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines hand hygiene as?
What does dedicated equipment refer to?
What does dedicated equipment refer to?
How should dirty linen be handled?
How should dirty linen be handled?
Employers must offer a free vaccine to protect CNAs from?
Employers must offer a free vaccine to protect CNAs from?
Who is responsible for establishing infection prevention procedures and an exposure control plan?
Who is responsible for establishing infection prevention procedures and an exposure control plan?
Who is responsible for following all facility policies and procedures?
Who is responsible for following all facility policies and procedures?
Who should follow resident care plans and assignments?
Who should follow resident care plans and assignments?
How long should a CNA use friction when lathering and washing their hands?
How long should a CNA use friction when lathering and washing their hands?
How many times can disposable equipment be used before it needs to be discarded?
How many times can disposable equipment be used before it needs to be discarded?
How should dirty linen be rolled or folded?
How should dirty linen be rolled or folded?
How should sharps, such as needles, be disposed of?
How should sharps, such as needles, be disposed of?
Who is responsible for immediately reporting any exposure to infection, blood, or body fluids?
Who is responsible for immediately reporting any exposure to infection, blood, or body fluids?
In healthcare, the most common way to get a bloodborne disease is by?
In healthcare, the most common way to get a bloodborne disease is by?
Infections acquired in healthcare settings are called?
Infections acquired in healthcare settings are called?
Who is responsible for participating in education programs covering infection prevention?
Who is responsible for participating in education programs covering infection prevention?
Who is responsible for providing continuous in-service education on infection prevention?
Who is responsible for providing continuous in-service education on infection prevention?
Who is responsible for providing free hepatitis B vaccinations?
Who is responsible for providing free hepatitis B vaccinations?
Who is responsible for infection prevention?
Who is responsible for infection prevention?
What do Standard Precautions include?
What do Standard Precautions include?
When should Standard Precautions be practiced?
When should Standard Precautions be practiced?
What is the link in the chain of infection that is broken by wearing gloves?
What is the link in the chain of infection that is broken by wearing gloves?
Transmission-Based Precautions (also known as contact precautions/contact isolation) are used?
Transmission-Based Precautions (also known as contact precautions/contact isolation) are used?
Tuberculosis is?
Tuberculosis is?
Who is responsible for using provided personal protective equipment (PPE) as indicated or as appropriate?
Who is responsible for using provided personal protective equipment (PPE) as indicated or as appropriate?
Which of the following is true of hepatitis B (HBV)?
Which of the following is true of hepatitis B (HBV)?
CNA's should remove PPE before exiting a resident's room.
CNA's should remove PPE before exiting a resident's room.
Why is it a bad idea for a CNA to wear artificial nails to work?
Why is it a bad idea for a CNA to wear artificial nails to work?
A CNA does not need to wear gloves to clean up a very small spill.
A CNA does not need to wear gloves to clean up a very small spill.
A CNA should use her hands to pick up large pieces of broken glass and use a broom and dustpan for smaller pieces.
A CNA should use her hands to pick up large pieces of broken glass and use a broom and dustpan for smaller pieces.
Both hand sanitizers and washing hands with soap and water are considered equally effective for dealing with C. difficile.
Both hand sanitizers and washing hands with soap and water are considered equally effective for dealing with C. difficile.
Disinfectant should be placed on spilled fluid before absorbing and removing fluid.
Disinfectant should be placed on spilled fluid before absorbing and removing fluid.
Frequent hand washing can help prevent the spread of VRE.
Frequent hand washing can help prevent the spread of VRE.
Handwashing will not help control the spread of MRSA.
Handwashing will not help control the spread of MRSA.
Increasing the use of antibiotics helps lower the risk of developing C. difficile.
Increasing the use of antibiotics helps lower the risk of developing C. difficile.
MRSA can spread through indirect contact by touching objects contaminated by a person with MRSA.
MRSA can spread through indirect contact by touching objects contaminated by a person with MRSA.
MRSA is almost always spread by direct physical contact.
MRSA is almost always spread by direct physical contact.
Sterilization is a cleaning measure that destroys only pathogens, not all microorganisms.
Sterilization is a cleaning measure that destroys only pathogens, not all microorganisms.
VRE causes life-threatening infections in people with weak immune systems.
VRE causes life-threatening infections in people with weak immune systems.
Is the following subjective or objective: Red area on the skin?
Is the following subjective or objective: Red area on the skin?
Is the following subjective or objective: Vomiting?
Is the following subjective or objective: Vomiting?
Is the following subjective or objective: Itchy arm?
Is the following subjective or objective: Itchy arm?
Is the following subjective or objective: Swelling?
Is the following subjective or objective: Swelling?
Is the following subjective or objective: Wheezing?
Is the following subjective or objective: Wheezing?
Is the following subjective or objective: Coughing?
Is the following subjective or objective: Coughing?
A confused resident is behaving aggressively toward his roommate. What should a CNA do?
A confused resident is behaving aggressively toward his roommate. What should a CNA do?
If you want to be an effective listener for a resident in your care, what should you NOT do?
If you want to be an effective listener for a resident in your care, what should you NOT do?
Is the following subjective or objective: Fever?
Is the following subjective or objective: Fever?
Is the following subjective or objective: Dizziness?
Is the following subjective or objective: Dizziness?
Is the following subjective or objective: Nausea?
Is the following subjective or objective: Nausea?
Is the following subjective or objective: Headache?
Is the following subjective or objective: Headache?
Is the following subjective or objective: Chest pain?
Is the following subjective or objective: Chest pain?
Is the following subjective or objective: Toothache?
Is the following subjective or objective: Toothache?
Is the following subjective or objective: Feeling sad?
Is the following subjective or objective: Feeling sad?
Is the following subjective or objective: Skin rash?
Is the following subjective or objective: Skin rash?
Is the following subjective or objective: Cloudy urine?
Is the following subjective or objective: Cloudy urine?
Is the following subjective or objective: Rapid pulse?
Is the following subjective or objective: Rapid pulse?
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Study Notes
Fire Safety
- A CNA should plug doorways to prevent smoke from entering if a fire occurs.
- The first concern during a fire is ensuring the safety of residents.
Lifting and Body Mechanics
- Proper lifting technique includes keeping feet pointed toward the object being lifted and bending knees.
- Holding objects close to the body while lifting is safer than holding them away.
Fall Prevention
- Keeping call lights within reach helps prevent falls.
- All walkways must be cleared of clutter to reduce the risk of falls.
- If a resident starts to fall, instead of attempting to catch them, the focus should be on easing them down to the floor safely.
Feeding and Identification
- Residents must be identified before feeding or serving meals to ensure safety.
Emergency Procedures
- If choking is suspected, the choking victim will signal by placing hands on their throat.
- Consent is crucial before administering first aid, such as abdominal thrusts, by asking if the person is choking.
- For signs of a heart attack, clothing around the resident's neck should be loosened to support breathing.
Infection Control
- Every contact made by a CNA increases the likelihood of encountering microorganisms.
- Bloodborne diseases can spread through infected blood entering the bloodstream.
- The CDC defines hand hygiene as the practice of handwashing with soap or using alcohol-based hand rubs.
- Standard Precautions require gloves to be worn if there is potential contact with blood or bodily fluids.
- Infections acquired in healthcare settings are referred to as Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
Equipment and Disposal
- Dedicate equipment for individual resident use to prevent cross-contamination.
- Dirty linens should be carried away from the CNA's uniform, and sharps must be disposed of in biohazard containers.
Health and Safety Regulations
- Employers must provide free Hepatitis B vaccinations to CNAs.
- Employees are responsible for following facility policies and infection prevention procedures.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- PPE must be used as appropriate, and should be removed before exiting a resident's room.
- Artificial nails should not be worn by CNAs due to the risk of harboring bacteria.
Communication and Documentation
- Verbal communication consists of spoken interaction, while nonverbal includes gestures and facial expressions.
- Understand and differentiate between subjective (feelings reported by residents) and objective (observable signs) information.
Conflict Resolution
- In disagreements with colleagues, avoid defensiveness to foster constructive dialogue.
- When facing demanding family members of residents, it’s advisable to refer them to the charge nurse for further assistance.
General Knowledge
- Frequent handwashing helps prevent the spread of infections like VRE and MRSA.
- MRSA is primarily spread through direct contact and can also be transmitted indirectly via contaminated objects.
- It’s crucial to provide immediate care in emergencies, such as using cool water for minor burns and understanding signs of shock.
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