CNA: Chapter 5, 6, 7

Exam 1

24 cards   |   Total Attempts: 189
  

Cards In This Set

Front Back
Field of medicine for the obese
Bariatrics
A staff member who guides another staff member; mentor
Preceptor
True/false... you can keep a wireless phone turned on at work?
False
ADL
Activities of Daily Living
EPHI
Electronic Protected Health Information
PHI
Protected Health Information
Lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle
Contracture
Difficulty swallowing
Dysphagia
Difficult, labored, or painful breathing
Dyspnea
Medical term for a 'bed sore'
Pressure ulcer
Medical term for urinating
Voiding
Used to record measurements and observations made daily, every shift, or 3 to 4 times a day like: vitals, weight, intake and output, bowel movements, and doctor visits
Graphic Sheet
This describes the care given and the person's response and progress
Progress Notes
Used to record FREQUENT measurements or observations (like every 30 minutes for ex.)
Flow Sheet
This is a summary of information in a medical record...a quick, easy source of information about the person
Kardex