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During contraction, the MEASUREMENT of the pressure in a patient’s heart is REFERRED as systolic BLOOD pressure.

During contraction, the measurement of the pressure in a patient’s heart is referred as systolic blood pressure.

The proper TERM for an infection that is TRANSMITTED during a medical procedure is IATROGENIC.

The proper term for an infection that is transmitted during a medical procedure is iatrogenic.

A pressure sore is classified into 4 stages:

1. Stage I: stage I pressure sore would appear as a reddened area that does not blanch (turn white) when pressed.
2. Stage II: stage II pressure sore INVOLVES a PARTIAL breakdown of the UPPER layer of skin, but does not extend all the way through the skin.
3. Stage III: stage III and stage IV ulcers extend all the way through the skin.
4. Stage IV: stage IV ulcers extend all the way down to MUSCLES, tendons or bones.

A pressure sore is classified into 4 stages:

HEIGHT adjustable shower gurney or LIFT BATH cart with WATERPROOF top is USED for a patient who is unable to sit up.

Height adjustable shower gurney or lift bath cart with Waterproof top is used for a patient who is unable to sit up.

While using bath BOARDS and transfer benches, following things need to be taken care of

• Use clothing or material between the resident’s skin and the board
• Look for DEVICES that allow for water drainage and have height adjustable legs
• If a wheelchair is used, ensure wheels are LOCKED. Make SURE the transfer surfaces are at the same level
• Ensure that floor is dry while taking patient out of bath TUB

While using bath boards and transfer benches, following things need to be taken care of

Lateral sliding AID you can use to MOVE PATIENT are

• Draw sheet or transfer cot with HANDLES
• Low FRICTION mattress covers
• Slide boards
• Gurneys with transfer devices
• Beds that convert to chairs

Lateral sliding aid you can use to move patient are

For lateral SIDE TRANSFER for patient having different weights, say for

For patient < 100 pounds use a lateral SLIDING aid and 2 CAREGIVERS

Patient having >200 pounds weight use a lateral sliding aid or mechanical lateral transfer device with 3 caregivers.

For lateral side transfer for patient having different weights, say for

For patient < 100 pounds use a lateral sliding aid and 2 caregivers

Patient having >200 pounds weight use a lateral sliding aid or mechanical lateral transfer device with 3 caregivers.

While transferring patient from bed, CNA must crosscheck following things

• Can patient BEAR his WEIGHT? fully or partially
• If patient is cooperative use STAND and pivot technique using a gait/transfer belt
• (1 caregiver) -or- powered standing assist lift (1 caregiver)
• If the patient is not cooperative use full body sling lift and 2 CAREGIVERS to transfer patient.
• If patient have upper extremity STRENGTH then use gait/transfer belt until the patient is proficient in completing transfer independently

While transferring patient from bed, CNA must crosscheck following things

When you see a DOCTOR or NURSE not doing their JOB, you should follow protocol and REPORT the person through the proper channels.

When you see a doctor or nurse not doing their job, you should follow protocol and report the person through the proper channels.

As a CNA mention a plan like pursuing a bachelor DEGREE in nursing or some advanced COURSE related to CNA. This SHOWS that you aspire for RN (registered nurse).

As a CNA mention a plan like pursuing a bachelor degree in nursing or some advanced course related to CNA. This shows that you aspire for RN (registered nurse).

Your CNA license is liable for inactivation if you do not WORK for at least eight (8) hours, for pay, in the provision of NURSING services with TWO (2) or more years BREAK.

Your CNA license is liable for inactivation if you do not work for at least eight (8) hours, for pay, in the provision of nursing services with two (2) or more years break.

EXAMPLE of NEGLIGENCE include

• Administering drug without supervision
• You place a wrong medication tray that belongs to ANOTHER patient with the same name
• You transfer a patient by yourself even though the CARE plans STATES two staff should be present
• You give a patient a bath without checking the water temperature first.

Example of negligence include

• Laws are PASSED by local, state and federal governments. When CNA disobey a law, he is liable for FINES, loss of CERTIFICATION and/or imprisonment. To avoid legal ISSUES, CNA must avoid following things,
• Knowing and staying within their state’s scope of practice rules.
• Seek the advice of your supervisor if you’re asked to do tasks you have not been trained to do
• Carry out procedures and tasks only the way you are trained or taught. Do not go after any experiments.
• Keep yourself UPTO date with your skills, education, and in-service requirements
• In questionable situations, seek the advice of your supervisor.
• Understand your assignment and role very well
• Do not harm patients
• Know your facility policies and standard guidelines

After few years of experience as CNA, he/she can advance in following fields

• LPN (LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING)
• RN (Registered Nursing)
• RN (Neonatal NURSE)

After few years of experience as CNA, he/she can advance in following fields

• Automated EXTERNAL defibrillators
• Electronic medical THERMOMETERS
• Heating or COOLING pads
• COMPRESSION PACKS

• Billing software
• Health information medical HISTORY databases
• GE HEALTHCARE Centricity EMR
• Charting software and MS OFFICE

The difference between CNA and NURSING assistant is that CNA tends to PROVIDE bedside care to SENESCENT patients. While MEDICAL assistants ASSIST more with procedural or administrative preparation and housekeeping.

The difference between CNA and Nursing assistant is that CNA tends to provide bedside care to senescent patients. While medical assistants assist more with procedural or administrative preparation and housekeeping.

The CNA LICENSING exam is TAKEN in two segments

• The theoretical portion includes questions about patient procedures, protecting patient privacy and other information you covered in your lectures, textbooks, and workbooks. It is written portion of the licensing exam.
• The second part of the test is a clinical portion. Where you need to practically DEMONSTRATE all tasks on a MODEL patient.

The CNA licensing exam is taken in two segments

• A CNA must not require a highly SOPHISTICATED medical skills, but they should know in emergency, what to do like.
• To perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation if a patient is having heart attack or BREATHING PROBLEM.
• Should know how to use pressure to stop bleeding.

A CNA can work at following places

• Nursing Homes
• Home HEALTH Care Agencies
• Assisted Living Facilities
• STAFFING Agencies
• HOSPITALS
• Hospices
• Doctor Offices/Practice Groups
• Day Care CENTERS and Schools
• Medical Clinics
• Urgent Care Centers

A CNA can work at following places

I WOULD ASSESS the LIST and organize them in order of urgency as PER their MEDICAL needs.

I would assess the list and organize them in order of urgency as per their medical needs.

To deal with patient who is AGGRESSIVE and resist for medication my first approach would be, I would make patient calm and administer the drug if that didn’t work then I would make SURE that he is safe, and I would ASK for HELP.

To deal with patient who is aggressive and resist for medication my first approach would be, I would make patient calm and administer the drug if that didn’t work then I would make sure that he is safe, and I would ask for help.

A common challenges a CNA may face include

• Dealing with difficult PATIENTS and their DEMEANOR
• Managing smooth transition of shifts
• Avoiding CONFLICTS with co-workers
• Lack of HELP from co-workers
• Convincing patient and politely DENYING unreasonable request

A common challenges a CNA may face include

Job responsibility of a CNA nurse include

• Provides patients personal hygiene like backrubs, shampoos, SHAVES, bedpans, urinals, baths, assisting travel to the bathroom, and so on.
• Other activities include serving meals, feeding patients, ambulating, turning, and positioning patients, etc.
• CNA should also give medical help like administering enemas, nonsterile dressings, douches, surgical preps, heat treatments, ice packs, sitz and THERAPEUTIC baths, applying restraints, etc.
• Restock rooms with necessary SUPPLIES and change bed sheets.
• Take patient vital signs- testing urine, weight check, recording intake and output information.
• Transporting patients, answering patients’ call lights and request, reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor
• Documentation and maintaining forms, logs, reports, and records
• By following policies and procedures maintains work OPERATIONS like keeping patient information confidential
• Participate in educational opportunities, maintaining licensure, reading professional publications and so on.
• Serve hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jcaho
• summon emergency assistance in the hospital

Job responsibility of a CNA nurse include

To become a qualified CNA

• Complete state approved education program
• Pass state approved education program.
• Check local regulations before enrolling since CNA training vary by state
• CNA programs last from 4 to 16 weeks
• Pass state specific examination
• Pass a state-specific examination to be fully certified
• Graduates can work up to four MONTHS without certification while waiting to take the exam
• Get your first job
• Certified nurse assistants can only practice under the supervision of licensed nurses
• It is illegal to offer their services as independent PROVIDERS .CONTINUE.
• Some states mandate CNAS MUST fulfill education credits each year to maintain their qualifications.

To become a qualified CNA

A CNA stands for certified NURSING ASSISTANT. It is a PERSON who has received training to help patients under the close SUPERVISION of a licensed practical nurse or a registered nurse.

A CNA stands for certified nursing assistant. It is a person who has received training to help patients under the close supervision of a licensed practical nurse or a registered nurse.