Patients or nursing home residents who have indwelling catheter need a lot of extra care from the nursing assistants. Because the catheter is attached to their body their movement is limited. The … [Read more...]
Week 4 Skill Scenario #2: Respiratory System – Asthma Attack
Asthma attacks can be scary for the person who is suffering. With asthma, the airway passage becomes inflamed and narrow. Extra mucus is produced. The sufferer will experience shortness of breath … [Read more...]
Week 4 Skill Scenario #1: Cardiovascular System – Deep Vein Thrombosis
Respiratory and circulatory complications can happen. Older persons' respiratory muscles are weaker and their lung tissue is less elastic. So they are at risk for respiratory complications. Older … [Read more...]
Week 3 Skill Scenario #2: Choking Incident
As a nursing assistant or CNA you may be the first person to recognize a medical emergency is happening in your unit. How do you respond to a medical emergency? Nursing Assistant Skill Scenario: … [Read more...]
Week 3 Skill Scenario #1: Risk Factors for the Development of Pressure Ulcers
It is very important for nursing assistants to learn the risk factors of the disease that a patient is suffering from. Knowing the risk factors you will be able to assist and provide support to the … [Read more...]