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When getting ready to make a bed, where should the nurse aide place the clean linens?
When getting ready to make a bed, where should the nurse aide place the clean linens?
On a chair or table beside the bed
What is the only purpose for using a restraint?
What is the only purpose for using a restraint?
To ensure the safety of the client or others.
Where should articles contaminated with blood or body fluids be disposed of?
Where should articles contaminated with blood or body fluids be disposed of?
In a biohazard container
When turning a client, where should the catheter tubing be secured to?
When turning a client, where should the catheter tubing be secured to?
What should the client do when collecting a 24-hour urine sample?
What should the client do when collecting a 24-hour urine sample?
What should the nurse aide ensure when ambulating a client?
What should the nurse aide ensure when ambulating a client?
What personal protective equipment should the nurse aide wear when handling infectious waste that could splash or spray?
What personal protective equipment should the nurse aide wear when handling infectious waste that could splash or spray?
How should the nurse aide respond if a client expresses anger during care?
How should the nurse aide respond if a client expresses anger during care?
What should the nurse aide do if they forget to bring supplies needed for client care?
What should the nurse aide do if they forget to bring supplies needed for client care?
What should the nurse aide do if a client requests a spiritual advisor?
What should the nurse aide do if a client requests a spiritual advisor?
What should the nurse aide do if a client wakes up at night and asks for something to eat?
What should the nurse aide do if a client wakes up at night and asks for something to eat?
What is the first thing the nurse aide should do when preparing to bathe a client?
What is the first thing the nurse aide should do when preparing to bathe a client?
When making a bed that is occupied by a client, what should the nurse aide make?
When making a bed that is occupied by a client, what should the nurse aide make?
What does frequent turning and repositioning of the client help prevent?
What does frequent turning and repositioning of the client help prevent?
When applying elastic stockings to a client, what position should the client be in?
When applying elastic stockings to a client, what position should the client be in?
What should the nurse aide do if a group of nurse aides are discussing the client's behavior in a negative way?
What should the nurse aide do if a group of nurse aides are discussing the client's behavior in a negative way?
Where should the client's signaling device be placed?
Where should the client's signaling device be placed?
When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, where should the nurse aide assist?
When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, where should the nurse aide assist?
What should the nurse aide do if a client who is confused begins to cry and scream out for their parent?
What should the nurse aide do if a client who is confused begins to cry and scream out for their parent?
What is the best way to show respect to the spiritual needs of a client?
What is the best way to show respect to the spiritual needs of a client?
What should the nurse aide do if a client calls them by the name of the client's child who died?
What should the nurse aide do if a client calls them by the name of the client's child who died?
What should the nurse aide do when providing care for a client receiving oxygen therapy?
What should the nurse aide do when providing care for a client receiving oxygen therapy?
What should the nurse aide do if a client falls and suffers a deep cut on the forehead?
What should the nurse aide do if a client falls and suffers a deep cut on the forehead?
What should the nurse aide do when a client is positioned in a chair?
What should the nurse aide do when a client is positioned in a chair?
What is the best way to promote client independence when bathing a client who had a stroke?
What is the best way to promote client independence when bathing a client who had a stroke?
What should the nurse aide do if a fire is discovered in a client's room?
What should the nurse aide do if a fire is discovered in a client's room?
What should the nurse aide do when caring for a client with memory loss or confusion?
What should the nurse aide do when caring for a client with memory loss or confusion?
What does the abbreviation ADL mean?
What does the abbreviation ADL mean?
What should the nurse aide do to communicate with a client who has a hearing loss?
What should the nurse aide do to communicate with a client who has a hearing loss?
What is the first area of a client's body that the nurse aide should wash when providing a bed bath?
What is the first area of a client's body that the nurse aide should wash when providing a bed bath?
Flashcards
Linens Placement
Linens Placement
Place clean linens on a nearby surface.
Catheter Security
Catheter Security
Secure to upper thigh to prevent pulling.
Restraint Purpose
Restraint Purpose
Used only to ensure the client's or others' safety.
Contaminated Items
Contaminated Items
Discard in a designated biohazard container.
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24-Hour Urine Sample
24-Hour Urine Sample
Discard the first voided urine, then collect all urine for 24 hours.
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Non-Skid Footwear
Non-Skid Footwear
Essential to prevent slips and falls.
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Unconscious Client Mouth Care
Unconscious Client Mouth Care
Provide mouth care every 2 hours.
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Handling Client Anger
Handling Client Anger
Respond calmly and ask if the client wants to talk.
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Respecting Spiritual Needs
Respecting Spiritual Needs
Assist with religious materials.
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Stroke Recovery Assistance
Stroke Recovery Assistance
Support their weak side when walking.
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Promoting Independence
Promoting Independence
Encourage clients to perform as much as possible.
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Pressure Injury Prevention
Pressure Injury Prevention
Reposition every 2 hours.
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Mouth Care PPE
Mouth Care PPE
Gloves must be worn.
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Fire Response Priority
Fire Response Priority
Remove the client from danger first.
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Responding to Client Injury
Responding to Client Injury
Stay with the client and call for help.
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Preventing Dehydration
Preventing Dehydration
Offer fluids frequently while they are awake.
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Dietary Needs
Dietary Needs
Consult the care plan.
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PPE for Splash Risk
PPE for Splash Risk
A face shield
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Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Tasks essential for day-to-day functioning.
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Occupational Therapist's Role
Occupational Therapist's Role
Assist clients with performing ADLs.
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Total Liquid Intake
Total Liquid Intake
450 mL
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Client Confidentiality
Client Confidentiality
Keep private.
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Entering Client's Room
Entering Client's Room
Knock on the door before entering.
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Quad Cane
Quad Cane
Provides additional stability.
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Post-Mortem Care
Post-Mortem Care
Ensure the body is cleaned.
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Bedmaking and Safety
- Clean linens should be placed on a chair or table next to the bed when making a bed.
- Indwelling urethral catheters must be secured to the client's upper thigh to avoid pulling.
Restraints and Disposal
- Restraints are used solely for the safety of the client or others.
- Contaminated items should be disposed of in a biohazard container.
Client Care Procedures
- For 24-hour urine samples, clients should discard the first voided urine.
- Non-skid footwear is essential when ambulating clients.
- Mouth care for unconscious clients must occur every 2 hours.
Communication and Emotional Support
- A calm response to a client expressing anger includes asking if they would like to talk.
- Showing respect for a client's spiritual needs includes assisting them with their religious materials.
Client Assistance and Mobility
- Assist clients recovering from a stroke by supporting their weak side when walking.
- To promote independence during bathing, encourage clients to do as much as possible.
Health and Hygiene Practices
- Frequent repositioning (every 2 hours) is vital for preventing pressure injuries.
- When providing care, gloves must be worn during mouth care.
Emergency Procedures
- If a fire occurs, the immediate action is to remove the client from danger before sounding the alarm.
- In the event of a client injury, stay with the client and call for help.
Dietary and Fluid Intake
- Clients at risk of dehydration should be offered fluids frequently while they are awake.
- Check the client's care plan to understand dietary needs.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- A face shield is the best choice for PPE when dealing with infectious waste that might splash.
Daily Living Skills and Support
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) pertains to tasks essential for day-to-day functioning.
- Occupational therapists assist clients with performing ADLs.
Important Measurements
- Total liquid intake from lunch including soup (240 mL), coffee (120 mL), and juice (90 mL) equals 450 mL.
Important Client Rights and Confidentiality
- Confidential information about clients must be kept private.
- Upon entering a client's room, the nurse aide should knock on the door first.
Adaptive Equipment
- A quad cane has four legs, providing additional stability for clients.
Conclusion of Life and Care
- After a client passes away, it is the nurse aide's responsibility to ensure the body is cleaned.
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