CNA

Temperature

normal: 98.6 F
Respirations
- normal: 12-20 per minute
- bad: >30 or <10 and difficulty breathing
Blood Pressure
- normal: 120/80 (systolic/diastolic)
- >140 systolic = hypertensive
- focus on trends (very individual)
Pulse/HR
- normal: 60-100 bpm
- low in elderly, high in youth
- over 120 may decrease CO
Blood Sugar
- normal: 70-110 mg/dL
- check before food
- high=insulin needed
- low= bad (insulin OD)
I/O
- 1oz = 30mL
- 8oz = 240mL
Falls
- use bed alarm if they're a risk
- keep walkways clear and bed low
Qualities to Focus On
- Communication and Teamwork
- Organization
- Good Attitude

Author

r_webby

21914

Card Set

CNA

Description

CNA prep

Updated

2010-06-03T15:54:20Z

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