Ch 8 & 9 Communication & Med Term

Which is true?

• the shoulder is proximal to the elbow

• the toes are posterior

• the hip is distal to the knee

• the thumb is on the medial side of the hand

Which does not promote communication?

• being brief and concise

• giving information in the order the events occurred

• presenting facts

• talking baout 2 subjects at once

Which of the following is a type of card file and is a quick and easy source of information on a patient?

• the admission sheet

• the progress notes

• the activities of daily living flow sheet

• the Kardex

The medical term for the heart is:

Nephro is the medical term for which organ?

Which should you report at once?

• the person can no longer move a body part

• the person answers questions correctly

• the peson has a breath odor

• the person walked to the dining room

You need to know if a resident uses a hearing aid. You should:

• read the progress notes

• look through the person's belongings

• interrupt the end of shift report to ask the nurse

• check the Kardex

The primary role of the CNA in patient assessment is to:

• give family members an assessment of the patient

• give the patient a physical exam and assess their condition

• assist the nurse with physical data such as ht, wt, VS, I & O

• provide a weekly assessment to the patient's physician

Which staff member has made an error in using the agency computer?

• CNA enters VS for assigned patients

• nurse updates the family on the patient's condition via email

• lab tech sends the blood work result to the nursing unit

• physician prints out an xray report, reads it, then shreds it

Which statement about medical records is incorrect?

• each page has the person's identifying information

• they are legal documents

• they are used to communicate information about a person

• all agency staff can access them