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CNA_ Prometric Vocab (1)
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CNA: Prometric VocabDigestive system - ANS-Breaks down and uses food to fuel the body eliminates waste
Systolic - ANS-Top number on blood pressure reading heart contracts
Foley(indwelling) catheter - ANS-A catheter that is inserted by a nurse using a sterile
technique and left in place
Airborne - ANS-Inhaling small pathogens floating in the air
Respiratory system - ANS-Taking oxygen into lungs exhaling carbon dioxide
Signs of fluid retention - ANS-Edema weight gain respiratory difficulty
Signs of dehydration - ANS-Low fluid intake low output of dark brown urine with strong
odor weight loss dry skin dry mucous membranes drowsiness and confusion
Name 3 reasons a resident would be admitted into a skilled nursing facility -
ANS-Rehabilitation restorative palliative care
Sputum - ANS-Spit mucous phelm
Congestive heart failure - ANS-A weakness in the heart muscle the leads to build up of
fluid in the lungs and body tissue
Signs of stroke - ANS-Paralysis vision loss facial drooping dizziness vomiting
headaches weakness
Stroke - ANS-When blood flow is interrupted to the brain
Signs someone is in cardiac arrest - ANS-Chest pain jaw pain pain radiating down arms
and legs sweating nausea
Circulatory system/ cardiovascular system - ANS-Moves nutrients water blood to all
parts of the body and carries away waste such as carbon dioxide
Circulatory system slowing - ANS-Cold blue numb or painful feet or hands
Musculoskeletal system - ANS-Bones muscles and tendons that allow movement
, Multiple sclerosis - ANS-Progressive destroys the protective covering around nerves
affects all parts of the nervous system
Parkinson's disease - ANS-Progressive loss of muscle control
Signs a person has Parkinson's disease - ANS-Tremors shaking gets worse over time
walking slows steps may become shorter when the resident walks and they may also
drag feet
Parts of nervous system - ANS-Bones spinal cord and peripheral nerves
Signs a person is in shock - ANS-Swelling nausea dizziness pain low blood pressure
weak or absent pulse
Cardiac arrest - ANS-When the heart muscle permanently or temporarily stops beating
effectively
Shock - ANS-When circulation stops in the body
Universal standard precautions - ANS-Are recommended by the cdc to prevent the
transmission of known and unknown infections through blood and bodily fluids
Flexion - ANS-To close a joint
Joint commission - ANS-Accredits and certifies healthcare organizations in the united
states
Bill of rights/ residents rights - ANS-They have the same rights as you and me
Lateral/sims - ANS-Laying on left side left hip lower leg straight and right hip and knee
bent
What are the most important aspects of a CNA's job? - ANS-Observing and reporting
Shift reports and duties - ANS-First thing make rounds and check all residents
Range of motion(ROM) - ANS-Exercises that move a joint through its full range of
motion
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