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L. CARE OF THE PATIENT’S NERVOUS AND SENSORY SYSTEM
1. Discuss structures of the nervous and sensory system.
2. Describe the basic function of the nervous and sensory system.
3. Describe the common diseases/disorders of the nervous and sensory system.
5. List observations to be reported by the CNA to the nurse.
Content (include but not limited to)
• Tremor
• Changes in balance or speech
• Facial drooping, lack of expression, c/o double vision or blurriness
• Change in mentation/orientation
6. Demonstrate procedures related to the nervous and sensory system.
Content (include but not limited to)
• Care of hearing aides
• Care of glasses
7. Define common medical terms of the nervous and sensory system.
M. CARE OF THE PATIENT’S REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
1. Discuss structures of the reproductive system.
Content (include but not limited to)
• Female (uterus, labia, vagina, clitoris, and urethra)
• Male (penile shaft, scrotum, urethral meatus, and prostate)
2. Describe the basic function of the reproductive system system.
3. Describe the common diseases/disorders of the reproductive system.
4. List observations to be reported by the CNA to the nurse.
Content (include but not limited to)
• Female (foul smelling vaginal discharge, itching, burning, swelling, soreness, pelvic
pain, bleeding between periods, excessive flow, discharge/lumps in breast or axilla)
• Male (Changes in urination, rashes, urethral discharge)
5. Demonstrate procedures related to the endocrine reproductive system.
6. Define common medical terms of the reproductive system.
UNIT VIII MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS
1. Discuss how to modify behavior in response to resident’s behavior
2. Discuss developmental tasks associated with the aging process.
3. Discuss how to respond to resident behavior.
4. Discuss how resident’s family can be used for emotional support.
5. Discuss ways to reduce the effects of cognitive impairment in the resident.