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What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free?
What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free?
To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure ulcers
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part?
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part?
Prosthesis
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called?
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called?
Range of motion
Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown?
Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown?
How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded?
How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded?
To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should?
To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should?
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to?
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to?
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to?
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to?
An NA should use friction for at least _____ seconds when washing her hands.
An NA should use friction for at least _____ seconds when washing her hands.
Which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself?
Which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself?
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate?
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate?
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA?
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA?
How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift?
How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift?
What does the term empathy mean?
What does the term empathy mean?
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ___ pulse.
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ___ pulse.
Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of _________.
Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of _________.
With which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information?
With which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information?
Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact?
Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact?
Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life?
Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life?
Objective information is?
Objective information is?
Which of the following statements is true of documentation?
Which of the following statements is true of documentation?
Standard Precautions should be practiced?
Standard Precautions should be practiced?
Which of the following statements is true of handwashing?
Which of the following statements is true of handwashing?
Using proper body mechanics includes?
Using proper body mechanics includes?
What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming?
What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming?
Which of the following is an example of a physical need?
Which of the following is an example of a physical need?
Which of the following remarks is a cliché?
Which of the following remarks is a cliché?
In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best?
In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best?
An axillary temperature is measured?
An axillary temperature is measured?
If a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method?
If a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method?
Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth?
Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth?
Which of the following canes has four rubber-tipped feet?
Which of the following canes has four rubber-tipped feet?
In which of the following situations must a nursing assistant always wear gloves?
In which of the following situations must a nursing assistant always wear gloves?
Which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan?
Which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan?
Hypertension is the medical term for?
Hypertension is the medical term for?
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Study Notes
Bed Linens and Pressure Ulcers
- Keeping bed linens wrinkle-free is crucial for skin health and to prevent pressure ulcers.
Medical Devices
- A prosthesis is a device that replaces a missing body part.
Range of Motion
- Exercises that allow each joint to move through its full arc are termed range of motion.
Gown Removal Technique
- To correctly remove a gown, unfasten it at the neck and waist, rolling the dirty side inward while keeping it away from the body.
Disposable Gloves Usage
- Disposable gloves should only be worn once before discarding.
Communicating with Visually Impaired Residents
- Introduce yourself when entering the room to properly communicate with visually impaired residents.
Foot Care for Diabetic Residents
- Regularly check diabetic residents' feet for signs of sores or infection for optimal foot care.
Responding to a Falling Resident
- If a resident begins to fall, widen your stance and secure their body close to you.
Handwashing Protocol
- Use friction for at least 20 seconds when washing hands.
Advance Directives
- An advance directive is a legal document specifying the type of care a person desires if unable to make decisions.
Most Accurate Temperature Site
- Rectal temperature readings are generally considered the most accurate.
Scope of Practice
- NAs should not engage in prescribing new medications, as it falls outside their responsibilities.
Handling Gifts from Residents
- If a resident offers a gift, politely refuse while expressing gratitude.
Definition of Empathy
- Empathy is the ability to relate to and understand the feelings of others.
Pulse Rate Monitoring
- The radial pulse is commonly checked to monitor a resident's pulse rate.
Physical Abuse Definition
- Actions like slapping, shoving, and rough handling are classified under physical abuse.
Sharing Medical Information
- Medical information can only be shared with individuals like the resident's doctor.
Documenting Care
- NAs should document care immediately after it is provided.
Standard Precautions
- Standard Precautions must be observed for every person in an NA's care.
Handwashing Guidelines
- Handwashing is necessary before and after any contact with residents.
Body Mechanics
- Proper body mechanics include maintaining a shoulder-width stance when lifting or moving.
Pressure Ulcer Indicators
- Initial signs of pressure ulcers include skin discoloration.
Essential Physical Needs
- Food is a fundamental physical need.
Clichés in Communication
- "It will all work out in the end" is an example of a cliché phrase.
Microorganism Growth
- Microorganisms thrive in dark environments.
Axillary Temperature Measurement
- An axillary temperature is taken in the armpit.
Temperature Measurement Timing
- After consuming iced tea, wait 10 to 20 minutes before measuring oral temperature.
Medical Abbreviations
- NPO stands for "nothing by mouth."
Cane Types
- A quad cane has four rubber-tipped feet for added stability.
Mandatory Glove Usage
- Nursing assistants must always wear gloves when shaving a resident.
Toileting Equipment
- A fracture pan is designed for residents who cannot lift their hips onto a standard bedpan.
Hypertension Definition
- Hypertension refers to high blood pressure conditions.
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