CNA-clinical Facts

A page devoted to clinical facts that pertain to CNAs and other members of the health team

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Shout out to anyone working a midnight shift, and mega shout out to those being mandated. #medjobprobs

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The flu virus dampens defenses in the upper respiratory tract...allowing a window for more serious microbes to invade like Pneumonia #flu

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Behaviors...they may be "annoying" but there may be an underlying need not being met, try tolieting.

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Yoga is great when you're a CNA, try some basic positions to prevent hurting your back with residents. #CNA

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6 followers! Thank you!

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Start packing lunches instead of heading for fast-food...the key to being a great health care provider starts with your own health

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Urination itself is a defense mechanism against bacteria, follow toileting schedules to allow the flushing of microbes. #CNA #UTI

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Thank you Jonas Salk, born 100 years ago today, who refused to patent #polio vaccine http://t.co/LZAEunmk7y #endpolio

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Sleep fragmentation for a ventilator-dependent patient is common. Monitor the triggers for their awakening and aid accordingly #cna

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New onset of Delirium is an emergency check for: sepsis, hypoxemia, hypoglycemia, meds, & metabolic issues (renal-hepatic-fluid-electrolyte)

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Mental health in the long term care setting is a serious snowball effect. #depression #anxiety can exacerbate medical symptoms.

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Patients with muscle spasticity burn calories faster than a non spastic patient...provide additional calories accordingly.

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When resident is placed in a supported sideline position ON the strong side, elevate the weakened arm #CVA

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ROM should be applied to weakened shoulders to prevent shoulder subluxation #CVA

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High top sneakers or hiking boots can help to prevent foot drop (remove at end of shift)

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Life in the medical field @CNAproblemss @CNAComedy @Nursingwoes @CNAprobs1 @MaleNurseProbz @MaleNurseProbs

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This is a page devoted to #CNAs #RN #LPN and other members of the clinical team...enjoy!!