CNA|2023 LATEST UPDATE|GUARANTEED SUCCESS

Beds should be free from what? Wrinkles What are mitered corners used for? To hold the linen firmly in place Name the types of beds Occupied, open, closed What is an occupied bed A bed with patient in it What is an open bed A closed bed, with the top sheets pulled back in fanfold What is a closed bed Made with discharge of a patient; purpose is to keep the bed clean for the next patient What is a bed cradle used for? Cradle placed under top sheets to avoid linen from touching patient; usually for patients with burns and open sores What are some things that should be noted for bedmaking? Observe infection control methods and standard precautions, use correct body mechanics, be alert to the safety What are the personal hygiene Bath, back, perineal, oral, hair, nail and shaving What is a CBB Complete bed bath; health care worker bathed the patients entire body as well as oral hygiene... patients who are unable to care for themselves What is a partial bed bath HC worker bathed some of the patients body, all depends on the ability - if they can't, HC must wash face, arms, back, perineal, and hands - if they can then the HC worker only washes legs and back What is a tub bath/shower if patient is able with minimal assistance; HC worker provides towels, balance assistance What is a waterless bath Using pre-packed clothes to wipe down the skin and is usually 8-10 packs for each body part... ex. Leg leg and right arm Which arm should you remove the sleeve from first The uninjured arm What are some abnormal things that can be seen and you should report? Sores, cuts, injuries, rashes, discoloration, swelling or edema List two purposes of an opened bed To welcome a patient and patients who are ambulatory or out of bed for a short period of time List five disorders or conditions that might require a bed cradle Burns, lesions, circulatory disease, skin ulcers, blood clots, fractures, surgeries in legs or feet What are draw sheets and why are they used? Half sheets that protect the mattress Why do you complete one entire side of the bed before going to the opposite side? To conserve time and energy. Limits unnecessary movement from one side to the opposite side Why is the pillow placed away from door It gives a neater look Three reasons for oral hygiene Prevents disease and dental carries, stimulates appetite, provides comfort, food breathe Briefly describe three explanations of partial bed bath 1. Bathed some parts of patients body 2. If patient is too weak to help, partial means only face, arms, hands, back and perineal area 3. If patient is able to bathe, health care worker completes the bathe, usually patients legs and back What type of patient is given special oral hygiene For the unconscious or semi-concious Three reasons for brushing a patients hair Avoid tangles, stimulates circulation of scalp, helps prevent scalp disease, removed dirt or limp Why do you not cut toenails? Injuries to feet are prone to infection and heal slow List 5 important areas of observations the health care assistant should note while administering personal hygiene Sores, cuts, injuries, rashes, and unusual coloring What is erythema? redness of the skin What is cyanosis? blue discoloration of the skin What is jaundice? yellowing of the skin What is vertigo dizziness What is dyspnea? difficulty breathing What is diaphoresis? excessive sweating