Monday, June 1, 2026

Nurse Aide 1 Module C Vocabulary Flash Cards: Resident's Environment

Module C focuses on the resident's environment as it pertains to North Carolina's Nurse Aide 1 program.

Use the following flashcards to help you study the related terms and definitions.

Directions:

  1. Click on the first flashcard.
  2. Click on each card or on the next thumbnail at the bottom to advance to the next slide.
Module C: The Resident’s Environment

BEFAST

Acronym to remember sudden signs that stroke is occurring: Balance - loss of balance Eyes - blurred vision Face - 1 side of the face is drooping Arms - arm (or leg) weakness Speech - speech difficulty Time - time to call 911 (or notify nurse if the resident is in a health care facility)

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA, stroke)

Occurs when blood supploy to a part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel leaks/breaks in a part of the brain

Elopement

When a resident leaves a health care facility without the staff’s knowledge

Fall

Unintentionally coming to rest on the ground, floor, or other lower level; any sudden, uncontrollable descent from a higher level to a lower level which may result in injury

Hazard

Anything in the resident’s environment that may cause illness or injury

Medical Emergency

A dire situation when a person’s health or life is at risk

PASS

Acronym to remember during the use of a fire extinguisher: Pull the pin Aim at the base of the fire when spraying Squeeze the handle Sweep back and forth at the base of the fire

RACE

Acronym to remember in case of a fire Remove residents from danger Activeate alarm Contain the fire by closing all doors & windows ….and if possible Extinguish the fire (or fire department will extinguish fire)

Resident’s Environment

The area of a long-term care center that a resident calls home, designed to provide comfort, safety, and privacy for the resident

Resident Unit

The personal space, furniture, and equipment provided for the resident by the long-term care center

Safety in the Resident’s Environment

When a resident has little risk of illness or injury in the environment in which they live

Seizure

Involuntary contractions of muscles involving small area or entire body; caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain

Wandering

Walking aimlessly without direction or purpose




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