Disease Facts	Nursing Assistant Role
100 What is a myocardial infarction or heart attack? Angina, sweating, dizziness, trouble breathing, pale skin may be signs of this	100 What are standard precautions? Actions such as washing hands, wearing gloves, properly disposing of biohazards.
200 What is obstructive coronary artery disease? Name of condition where plaque build-up in the coronary arteries causes greater than 50% blockage	200 What is high blood pressure/hypertension/a vital sign reading that should be reported to the nurse? A blood pressure reading of 130/80 or greater
300 What are risk factors (e.g. diet, physical activity level, family history), symptoms, and diagnostic test results? These are assessed/analyzed by the physician in order to make a diagnosis	300 What are fatty foods that can be offered to residents with CAD? Foods high in unsaturated fats.
400 What is another chronic disease that is commonly associated with CAD? Diabetes	400 What are diuretics? Name for medications that cause higher levels of fluid to be eliminated.
500 What is coronary artery bypass grafting? A surgical procedure in which blood vessels are taken from other parts of the body and connected to blood vessels surrounding blocked coronary arteries	500 What is changing a sterile dressing? Something that is important for infection control after surgery, but outside the CNA's scope of practice.

Coronary Artery Disease

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