NA-C Chapter 8 Nursing Assistant CBC

Which of the following is appropriate to apply to a minor burn?

Water

What color is the skin if it is cyanotic?

blue

myocardial infarction

signs of this include severe pain in the chest, anxiety, and heartburn or indigestion.

Stroke

signs of this include use of inappropriate words, loss of bowel and bladder control, and arm numbness

Medical term for fainting or temporary loss of consciousness

syncope

T or F The NA should leave a choking victim alone in order to find someone to help her.

False

T or F The medical term for fainting is epistaxis.

False

T or F The medical term for heart attack is Transit Ischemic Attack (TIA).

False

T or F When blood seeps through a pad that is being used to control bleeding, it should be removed and replaced with a clean pad.

False

When a NA is assessing an emergency situation, what should he do?

Remain calm, act quickly, communicate quickly. Notice the time, try to find out what happened.

Stopping/cessation of breathing

Respiratory arrest

T or F If a person appears likely to faint and is sitting down, the NA should have her bend forward and put her head between her knees.

True

T or F Slurring of words and facial droop are two important signs to report that may signal a stroke is beginning.

True

T or F The response time to a suspected stroke is important, as early treatment can reduce severity of the stroke.

True

T or F When a person has vomited, it is important to check vomitus for blood and medication

True

Code Red usually means _____ and Code Blue usually means _____.

Fire, cardiac arrest

Way to help someone who is choking by placing both hands around a person's waist and pulling inward and upward

Abdominal thrusts

When a NA is assessing a victim in a medical emergency, what should he do?

Ask the injured or ill person what happened. Speak loudly and use the person's name

Abbreviation for medical procedures used when a person's heart and lungs have stopped working

CPR

Staff on the code team may be asked to get a special _____ or other emergency equipment.

Cart

NAs may be asked to perform _____ during CPR.

Chest compressions

The _____ is the team chosen for a shift to respond in case of a resident emergency.

Code team.

What kind of disasters are most likely in your area.

Fire severe weather manmade disasters blackouts

Facilities use codes to inform staff of _____ without alarming residents and visitors.

Emergencies

What is the medical term for vomiting

Emesis

T or F A person in shock should sit upright until symptoms improve

False

T or F Applying butter to a serious burn will help reduce the chance of infection

False

T or F If a NA suspects a person is having a heart attack, she should give him water right away.

False

T or F Men are more likely than women to deny that they are having a heart attack

False

Fainting (syncope)

If a person is sitting, the NA can have her bend forward and place her head between her knees if she is able.

Insulin reaction (hypoglycemia)

If this occurs, it is a good idea to give the person a glass of fruit juice or milk immediately.

What document will need to be completed after an emergency occurs

Incident report

Burn

Ointment, salve, or grease should not be used on this.

Vomiting (emesis)

Providing oral care after this happens is helpful.

Describe the way NAs should respond to disasters

Remain calm follow instructions be familiar with disaster plans

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Sweet or fruity breath is a symptom.

Nosebleed (epistaxis)

The NA should apply firm pressure on both sides of the nose, up near the bridge, if this occurs.

Bleeding

The NA should hold a thick sterile pad directly against the wound.

T or F After notifying the Nurse, the first step a NA should take when trying to control bleeding is to put on gloves

True

T or F Before giving abdominal thrusts, the NA should ask the victim if he is choking

True

T or F Diabetic ketoacidosis may be caused by undiagnosed diabetes

True

T or F Insulin reaction results from too much insulin or too little food.

True

Seizure

When this occurs, NA should not try to stop it or hold the person down.

Sudden stopping/cessation of the heart

cardiac arrest

Medical term for vomiting

emesis

Choking

performing abdominal thrusts may help with this emergency

T or F If a resident is having a seizure, the NA should put his finger in the resident's mouth to clear any food.

False

T or F Normally when a person is choking, she lies face down on the ground.

False

Shock

Signs of this include pale or cyanotic skin, staring, increased pulse and respiration rates, low blood pressure, and extreme thirst.

Poisoning

Signs of this include vomiting and heavy, difficult breathing.

When a resident is choking, but can speak, cough, or breathe, what should the NA do?

The NA should encourage the person to cough as forcefully as possible.