Hartmans cna chapter 2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What do you do if a person loses consciousness while choking? - Answer Make sure help is on the way and start CPR When does shock occur? - Answer When organs and tissues in the body do not receive an adequate blood supply What are signs of shock? (5) - Answer -pale or bluish skin (cyanotic) -staring -increased pulse and respiration rates -low blood pressure -extreme thirst What are the steps when responding to shock? - Answer 1. call for help 2. control bleeding if necessary 3. ma...

Providers - answer-People or organizations that provide health care, including doctors, nurses, clinics, and agenices. Facilities - answer-Places where care is delivered or administered, including hospitals, long-term care facilites, and treatment centers. ex. cancer facilites Payers - answer-People or organizatations paying for health care services. Long-Term care - answer-Is given in long term care facilities for people who need 24 hour skilled care. Skilled care - answer-Medically nec...

activities director - answer-plans activities for residents to help them socialize and stay physically and mentally active licensed practical nurse - answer-licensed professional who has completed 1-2 years of education and is able to administer medications and give treatments medical social worker - answer-determines residents' needs and helps residents get support services, such as counseling nursing assisstant - answer-performs assigned tasks, such as taking vital signs, providing p...

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