CNA 1040 - Patient and Resident Care

1. Personal Care
   1. Explain personal care of residents
   2. Describe different types of baths and list observations to make about the skin during
   3. bathing
   4. Explain safety guidelines for bathing
   5. List the order in which body parts are washed during bathing
   6. Explain how to assist with bathing
   7. Describe how to perform a back rub
   8. Explain guidelines for performing oral care
   9. Define dentures and explain care guidelines
   10. Discuss guidelines for performing oral care for an unconscious resident
   11. Explain how to assist with grooming
2. Vital Signs
   1. Discuss the relationship of vital signs to health and well-being
   2. Identify factors that affect body temperature
   3. List guidelines for measuring body temperature
   4. Explain pulse and respirations
   5. List guidelines for counting pulse and respirations
   6. Identify factors that affect blood pressure
   7. List guidelines for measuring blood pressure
   8. Describe guidelines for pain management
3. Nutrition and Fluid Balance
   1. Describe common nutritional problems of the elderly and the chronically ill
   2. Describe cultural factors that influence food preferences
   3. Identify six basic nutrients
   4. Explain the USDA’s MyPlate
   5. Explain the role of the dietary department
   6. Explain the importance of following diet orders and identify special diets
   7. Explain thickened liquids and identify three basic thickening consistencies
   8. List ways to identify and prevent unintended weight loss
   9. Describe how to make dining enjoyable for residents
   10. Describe how to serve meal trays and assist with eating
   11. Describe how to assist residents with special needs
   12. Discuss dysphagia and list guidelines for preventing aspiration
   13. Describe intake and output (I&O)
   14. List ways to identify and prevent dehydration
   15. List signs and symptoms of fluid overload and describe conditions that may require fluid restrictions