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The Nursing Assistance, Assessment: Recognizing Abnormal Signs and Symptoms
in The Nursing Assistance (Medcom), 16 mins
Residents depend on the nursing assistant’s ability to recognize changes in behavior, appearance, and abilities, and to report significant observations promptly and accurately. Observing for abnormal signs and symptoms is an important part of the routine care nursing assistants provide to residents.This program...
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in The Nursing Assistance (Medcom), 16 mins
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Residents depend on the nursing assistant’s ability to recognize changes in behavior, appearance, and abilities, and to report significant observations promptly and accurately. Observing for abnormal signs and symptoms is an important part of the routine care nursing assistants provide to residents.This program provides a guide to help nursing assistants assess the residents they care for and describes what should be watched for during daily in...
Residents depend on the nursing assistant’s ability to recognize changes in behavior, appearance, and abilities, and to report significant observations promptly and accurately. Observing for abnormal signs and symptoms is an important part of the routine care nursing assistants provide to residents.This program provides a guide to help nursing assistants assess the residents they care for and describes what should be watched for during daily interactions and what to do when changes are observed. After watching this program viewers should be able to recognize and identify changes in:• Appetite• Ability to perform daily activities• Ability to respond• Ability to move• Pain• Skin, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth• Respirations
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The Nursing Assistance, Bedmaking
in The Nursing Assistance (Medcom), 14 mins
Making a bed is a simple, but important part of providing effective resident care. Not only does it feel good, but it helps to avoid problems such as pressure ulcers and the spread of infection, and provides a sense of well-being and safety. This program demonstrates the procedures for making both an occupied and...
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in The Nursing Assistance (Medcom), 14 mins
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Making a bed is a simple, but important part of providing effective resident care. Not only does it feel good, but it helps to avoid problems such as pressure ulcers and the spread of infection, and provides a sense of well-being and safety. This program demonstrates the procedures for making both an occupied and unoccupied bed using flat sheets with hospital corners. After watching this program viewers should be able to perform range of motion...
Making a bed is a simple, but important part of providing effective resident care. Not only does it feel good, but it helps to avoid problems such as pressure ulcers and the spread of infection, and provides a sense of well-being and safety. This program demonstrates the procedures for making both an occupied and unoccupied bed using flat sheets with hospital corners. After watching this program viewers should be able to perform range of motion exercises for:• The head, neck, and spine• The upper extremities: shoulders, elbows, wrists, fingers• The pelvis and lower extremities: hips, knees, ankles, toes
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The Nursing Assistance, Caring for Residents with Dignity and Respect
in The Nursing Assistance (Medcom), 16 mins
Frontline caregivers play an essential role in providing comfort and care to frail, elderly residents. Being treated with dignity and respect is a basic right of all residents. It is a right that is enforced by the state and federal government. Mistreating a resident can result in litigation and charges of neglect...
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in The Nursing Assistance (Medcom), 16 mins
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Frontline caregivers play an essential role in providing comfort and care to frail, elderly residents. Being treated with dignity and respect is a basic right of all residents. It is a right that is enforced by the state and federal government. Mistreating a resident can result in litigation and charges of neglect and abuse. For many residents, the inability to fully care for themselves can cause them to become depressed and feel isolated. Showin...
Frontline caregivers play an essential role in providing comfort and care to frail, elderly residents. Being treated with dignity and respect is a basic right of all residents. It is a right that is enforced by the state and federal government. Mistreating a resident can result in litigation and charges of neglect and abuse. For many residents, the inability to fully care for themselves can cause them to become depressed and feel isolated. Showing compassion and understanding towards them can ease the difficulties they may be experiencing.This program describes how frontline caregivers should treat residents when providing them with their daily personal care such as bathing, incontinence care, oral care or dressing. The topics addressed include:• Protecting a resident’s right to privacy• Encouraging residents to assist in their own care• The importance of good communication• Respecting a resident’s right to choose his or her own schedule of care • Give examples of how a resident’s privacy can be protected• Explain why it is important to handle a resident gently when providing personal care• Give examples of how to treat a resident with dignity and respect• Describe what it means to have good communication with a resident• Give an example of a resident’s right to choose
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The Nursing Assistance, Communication with Residents and Their Families
in The Nursing Assistance (Medcom), 20 mins
For newly admitted residents, adjusting to life in a nursing home is often difficult. Communicating in a warm and friendly manner can help ease a resident’s sense of isolation. The foundation for good communication is trust. Residents who trust you are the ones who feel that they can easily talk with you, and kn...
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in The Nursing Assistance (Medcom), 20 mins
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For newly admitted residents, adjusting to life in a nursing home is often difficult. Communicating in a warm and friendly manner can help ease a resident’s sense of isolation. The foundation for good communication is trust. Residents who trust you are the ones who feel that they can easily talk with you, and know that you will listen. The information that you learn in conversations with residents may be crucial to their well-being. This progra...
For newly admitted residents, adjusting to life in a nursing home is often difficult. Communicating in a warm and friendly manner can help ease a resident’s sense of isolation. The foundation for good communication is trust. Residents who trust you are the ones who feel that they can easily talk with you, and know that you will listen. The information that you learn in conversations with residents may be crucial to their well-being. This program reviews the skills needed to develop good communication with residents and their families. The video features interviews with frontline caregivers, residents and family members. Their thoughts and feelings will provide insight into why good communication is so important. After completing this course, the learner should be able to:• Explain the importance of listening to a resident• Describe ways in which trust can be built with a resident• List ways to communicate with residents who have poor vision and hearing• Explain why treating a resident with dignity and respect is important to developing good communication• Describe how family members should be treated and why communication with them is important• Describe the actions that should be taken when a resident has a complaint or problem that the CNA cannot help them solve
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The Nursing Assistance, Dementia Care, Part 1
in The Nursing Assistance (Medcom), 21 mins
Dementia is a brain disorder resulting in memory loss and a decline in thinking abilities. It’s a condition that is known to grow worse with time and is associated with changes in behavior and personality. Individuals often become confused, fearful and withdrawn. Communication also becomes more difficult. In so...
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in The Nursing Assistance (Medcom), 21 mins
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Dementia is a brain disorder resulting in memory loss and a decline in thinking abilities. It’s a condition that is known to grow worse with time and is associated with changes in behavior and personality. Individuals often become confused, fearful and withdrawn. Communication also becomes more difficult. In some cases they may become combative and resist care. As mental and physical functioning declines, so does their ability to care for them...
Dementia is a brain disorder resulting in memory loss and a decline in thinking abilities. It’s a condition that is known to grow worse with time and is associated with changes in behavior and personality. Individuals often become confused, fearful and withdrawn. Communication also becomes more difficult. In some cases they may become combative and resist care. As mental and physical functioning declines, so does their ability to care for themselves. The purpose of this program is to examine how dementia affects behavior and the challenges it poses for caregivers. The program is divided into three parts:• Dementia & mental decline• Common types of difficult behavior• Final notes on dementia, lawsuits and job loss After completing this course, the learner should be able to:• Describe how a decline in mental functioning can contribute to difficult behavior• Give 4 examples of changes in mental function brought on by dementia• Give 4 examples of difficult behaviors• Give a general definition of dementia and list 3 causes• Describe actions you can take when a resident becomes agitated and resists care• List four triggers that can make a dementia resident agitated
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The Nursing Assistance, Dementia Care, Part 2
in The Nursing Assistance (Medcom), 20 mins
Dementia is a brain disorder involving the loss of memory and thinking abilities as well as physical functioning. As victims decline mentally, their ability to perform activities of daily living is also affected. The damage caused by dementia leads to a loss of brain tissue that cannot be replaced. Dementia is a c...
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in The Nursing Assistance (Medcom), 20 mins
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Dementia is a brain disorder involving the loss of memory and thinking abilities as well as physical functioning. As victims decline mentally, their ability to perform activities of daily living is also affected. The damage caused by dementia leads to a loss of brain tissue that cannot be replaced. Dementia is a condition that typically grows worse with time. An estimated 50% of nursing home residents suffer from some form of dementia. The most c...
Dementia is a brain disorder involving the loss of memory and thinking abilities as well as physical functioning. As victims decline mentally, their ability to perform activities of daily living is also affected. The damage caused by dementia leads to a loss of brain tissue that cannot be replaced. Dementia is a condition that typically grows worse with time. An estimated 50% of nursing home residents suffer from some form of dementia. The most common cause is Alzheimer’s disease followed by strokes. Reporting and documenting a decline in physical functioning is an important step in getting a resident the help he or she needs. It may even be the first step in preventing a potential lawsuit charging a facility with incompetence or neglect.This program will examine dementia and focus on three types of physical decline:• Decline in mobility • Unwanted weight loss & dehydration • Decline in bowel & bladder control After completing this course, the learner should be able to:• Give a definition of dementia and describe the pattern of physical & mental decline• Describe 3 signs that indicate a decline in mobility• Give 3 examples of how dementia can affect food & fluid intake• Describe what can happen as a result of inadequate food & fluid intake• Give 3 examples of how dementia contributes to loss of bowel & bladder control• Describe 2 types of problems that can result from loss of bowel & bladder control
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The Nursing Assistance, Dementia Care, Part 3
in The Nursing Assistance (Medcom), 30 mins
Understanding what triggers a certain behavior will put you in a better position to address the problem in a positive way. In some cases it may even allow you to prevent it from occurring. It is also important to remember that disruptive or unusual behavior may be a resident’s way of trying to reach out to you ..
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in The Nursing Assistance (Medcom), 30 mins
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Understanding what triggers a certain behavior will put you in a better position to address the problem in a positive way. In some cases it may even allow you to prevent it from occurring. It is also important to remember that disruptive or unusual behavior may be a resident’s way of trying to reach out to you – to tell you something that he or she cannot express verbally.This program provides an understanding of why difficult behaviors may o...
Understanding what triggers a certain behavior will put you in a better position to address the problem in a positive way. In some cases it may even allow you to prevent it from occurring. It is also important to remember that disruptive or unusual behavior may be a resident’s way of trying to reach out to you – to tell you something that he or she cannot express verbally.This program provides an understanding of why difficult behaviors may occur in residents with dementia and what can be done to manage them. To do this, the following topics will be covered:• Understanding difficult behavior • Being aware of triggers• Redirecting & distracting• Communication tips• Reporting difficult behavior After completing this course, the learner should be able to:• Give 3 examples of how dementia contributes to personality & behavior changes• Define difficult behavior & give 3 examples• Define triggers & give 3 examples• Describe 4 actions you can take to manage & calm an agitated resident• Give 4 examples of distracting or redirecting• Give 4 examples of communication tips• Explain why reporting difficult behavior is important
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The Nursing Assistance, Documentation
in The Nursing Assistance (Medcom), 15 mins
Documentation serves as a legal record of the care received by a resident. As a result, it can be used in a court of law to prove if a resident received appropriate care that is in accordance with State and Federal regulations. The primary form of documentation that nurse aides are responsible for is the Activitie...
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in The Nursing Assistance (Medcom), 15 mins
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Documentation serves as a legal record of the care received by a resident. As a result, it can be used in a court of law to prove if a resident received appropriate care that is in accordance with State and Federal regulations. The primary form of documentation that nurse aides are responsible for is the Activities of Daily Living sheet. The information on an ADL sheet can help a caregiving team find out if a resident’s condition is remaining t...
Documentation serves as a legal record of the care received by a resident. As a result, it can be used in a court of law to prove if a resident received appropriate care that is in accordance with State and Federal regulations. The primary form of documentation that nurse aides are responsible for is the Activities of Daily Living sheet. The information on an ADL sheet can help a caregiving team find out if a resident’s condition is remaining the same, getting worse or improving. A nurse aide’s documentation can be critical to the development of an ongoing care plan that addresses a resident’s individual needs. Other types of documentation that may be expected of nurse aides include charting vital signs and recording whether or not a resident is experiencing pain. This program provides an understanding of why documentation is such an important part of a nurse aide’s job, focusing on three main topics:• The purpose of documentation• Documentation & reporting• The consequences of improper documentation After completing this course, the learner should be able to:• List 4 things that are required to provide proper documentation• Provide 3 reasons why documentation is important• Describe 2 situations of how your documentation can help a resident• Provide 3 examples of changes in a resident’s condition that should be immediately reported as well as documented• Describe what can happen if documentation is not properly done• Describe the actions you should take when a resident refuses care
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The Nursing Assistance, Essential Elimination Skills
in The Nursing Assistance (Medcom), 20 mins
Specimen collection, measuring urinary output, and assisting with elimination are all important skills a nursing assistant needs to develop to provide effective care. Not only do they assist monitoring an individual's condition, but also help to maintain physical comfort and emotional well-being. This program teac...
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in The Nursing Assistance (Medcom), 20 mins
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Specimen collection, measuring urinary output, and assisting with elimination are all important skills a nursing assistant needs to develop to provide effective care. Not only do they assist monitoring an individual's condition, but also help to maintain physical comfort and emotional well-being. This program teaches new nursing assistants these important skills. After watching this program viewers should be able to:• Collect a stool specimen...
Specimen collection, measuring urinary output, and assisting with elimination are all important skills a nursing assistant needs to develop to provide effective care. Not only do they assist monitoring an individual's condition, but also help to maintain physical comfort and emotional well-being. This program teaches new nursing assistants these important skills. After watching this program viewers should be able to:• Collect a stool specimen• Collect a urine specimen• Measuring urinary output• Insert a rectal suppository• Administer a cleansing enema
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The Nursing Assistance, Fall Prevention
in The Nursing Assistance (Medcom), 17 mins
Falls are among the leading causes of nursing home survey deficiencies, fines, and lawsuits. For a frail, elderly resident, a fall may result in bone fractures such as a broken hip or head injury. Along with physical injuries, falls can have an emotional impact as well, often the resident becomes fearful of fallin...
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in The Nursing Assistance (Medcom), 17 mins
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Falls are among the leading causes of nursing home survey deficiencies, fines, and lawsuits. For a frail, elderly resident, a fall may result in bone fractures such as a broken hip or head injury. Along with physical injuries, falls can have an emotional impact as well, often the resident becomes fearful of falling again. This fear may cause the resident to lose confidence in being able to perform daily activities that he or she was capable of do...
Falls are among the leading causes of nursing home survey deficiencies, fines, and lawsuits. For a frail, elderly resident, a fall may result in bone fractures such as a broken hip or head injury. Along with physical injuries, falls can have an emotional impact as well, often the resident becomes fearful of falling again. This fear may cause the resident to lose confidence in being able to perform daily activities that he or she was capable of doing before the fall. This program describes the actions a CNA should take to help prevent falls among residents. This includes the use of gait belts. After completing this course, the learner should be able to:• Describe at least three factors that place a resident at risk for falls• Describe three actions that can be taken to help prevent a resident from falling• Give an example of how the use of restraints may increase the risk of a resident’s falling
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