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HARTMAN'S CNA CHAPTER 2 TERMSResidents Rights- Names - Answers-Don't call resident's by disrespectful terms such as
"sweetie" or "honey."
Incontinence - Answers-The inability to control the bladder or bowls
Derm (derma) - Answers-skin
Brady - Answers-slow
pathy - Answers-disease
Rationalization - Answers-Making excuses to justify a situation
Repression - Answers-Blocking painful thoughts or feelings
Regression - Answers-Going back to old, immature behavior
Culture - Answers-A system of learned behaviors
Asking why... - Answers-...makes the resident defensive
Giving advice... - Answers-...is inappropriate
Denial - Answers-Rejecting the thought
Projection - Answers-Seeing feelings in others that are really one's own
Displacement - Answers-Transferring a strong negative feeling to a safer place
Impairment - Answers-A loss of function or ability
Mental Illness Traits - Answers-Loss of ability to: get along with others, adapt to change,
care for self and others, give and accept love, deal with stressful situations, take
responsibility, and utilize self-control
Combative - Answers-Violent or Hostile Behavior
Prevention is the key... - Answers-...to safety
Safety Guidelines - Answers-Call light, tidy rooms, side rails up if ordered, furniture in
the same place you found it, bed in lowest position, clear walkways
Body mechanics - Answers-the way the parts of the body work together when you move
, Posture - Answers-the way a person holds and positions his or her body
Base of support - Answers-Feet
Alignment - Answers-Keeping sides of body mirrored to prevent injury
Center of gravity - Answers-The point where the most weight is concentrated
Fracture - Answers-Broken bone
Fall Risk Factors - Answers-Clutter, throw rugs, cords, wet floors, uneven surfaces, poor
lighting, out of reach or unanswered call lights
Disorientation - Answers-Confusion about person, place or time
Scalds - Answers-Burns caused by hot liquids
Abrasion - Answers-Injury that rubs off the surface of the skin
OSHA - Answers-Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA's task - Answers-Make rules to protect workers from hazards ont he job.
MSDS - Answers-Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS purpose - Answers-To outline how to safely handle dangerous chemicals and
what to do in case of emergency
P.A.S.S. - Answers-Pull pin, Aim at base of fire while spraying, Squeeze the handle,
Sweep back and forth at base fo fire
R.A.C.E. - Answers-Remove residents from danger, Activate 911, Contain fire if
possible, Extinguish, or fire department will
Disaster Guidelines - Answers-Remain calm, know where exits and stairways are, know
where fire alarms and extinguishers are, know the appropriate action to take in any
situation
Medical Emergency Steps - Answers-Assess the situation, assess the victim, check for
consciousness, call for help if unconcscious
Checking for Injury Steps - Answers-Severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, irregular
breathing, inusual color or feel to skin, swollen places on the body, medical alert tags,
anything the person says is painful
CPR - Answers-Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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