Hartman's Cna Chapter 2: Foundations Of Resident's Care - Practice Exam Questions And Answers

How to respond to seizure {Ans: 1. note the time 2. lower person to the floor. Loosen clothing. Turn person's head to one side to help lower the risk of choking 3. use call light or have someone call the nurse 4. move furniture away 5. note time when seizure is over. turn person to his left side if you don't suspect a head, neck or spinal injury}Signs of an MI? {Ans: -sudden, severe chest pain -pain or discomfort in other areas of the body (ex: arms) -indigestion or heartburn -nausea and vomiting -dyspnea, or difficulty breathing -dizziness -cyanotic skin color -perspiration -cold and clammy skin -low blood pressure -weak and irregular pulse rate -anxiety and sense of doom -denial of a heart problem NOTE: Women are more likely to have dyspnea, pressure or pain in the lower chest or upper abdomen, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, pressure in upper back or extreme fatigue. Less likely to have chest pain}What are the steps when responding to shock? {Ans: 1. call for help 2. control bleeding if necessary 3. make sure the patient is lying down on her back, unless vomiting or bleeding from the mouth (in this case, they