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What should the nurse aide do FIRST if the electric shaver begins to spark and smoke?
What should the nurse aide do FIRST if the electric shaver begins to spark and smoke?
- Place it back on the counter
- Continue using it
- Unplug the shaver (correct)
- Report to a supervisor
Physical restraints are used MOST often for?
Physical restraints are used MOST often for?
To prevent client injury
What does NPO stand for?
What does NPO stand for?
Nothing by mouth
When taking a client's radial pulse, where should the nurse aide's fingertips be placed?
When taking a client's radial pulse, where should the nurse aide's fingertips be placed?
What should the nurse aide do if they spot a broken side rail while making an empty bed?
What should the nurse aide do if they spot a broken side rail while making an empty bed?
What should the nurse aide do for safety when leaving a client alone in a room?
What should the nurse aide do for safety when leaving a client alone in a room?
When lifting an object, what should the nurse aide remember about good body mechanics?
When lifting an object, what should the nurse aide remember about good body mechanics?
What action would make assisting a client out of bed to sit in a wheelchair safe?
What action would make assisting a client out of bed to sit in a wheelchair safe?
What is the best way to keep a skilled nursing facility from having an unpleasant odor?
What is the best way to keep a skilled nursing facility from having an unpleasant odor?
If a client is heavy and needs repositioning, what should the nurse aide do?
If a client is heavy and needs repositioning, what should the nurse aide do?
Which is the most comfortable position for a client with a respiratory problem?
Which is the most comfortable position for a client with a respiratory problem?
What should the nurse aide remember when operating a manual bed?
What should the nurse aide remember when operating a manual bed?
When should a client's weight be measured for accuracy?
When should a client's weight be measured for accuracy?
When caring for a client who uses a protective device (restraint), what should the nurse aide do?
When caring for a client who uses a protective device (restraint), what should the nurse aide do?
What should the nurse aide do if the nursing care plan states, 'Transfer with mechanical lift' but the client is very agitated?
What should the nurse aide do if the nursing care plan states, 'Transfer with mechanical lift' but the client is very agitated?
What helps reduce pressure on bony prominences?
What helps reduce pressure on bony prominences?
The nurse aide is responsible for the following fire prevention measures except?
The nurse aide is responsible for the following fire prevention measures except?
Which type of fire can be put out with water?
Which type of fire can be put out with water?
What equipment is needed for oral care of an unconscious client?
What equipment is needed for oral care of an unconscious client?
To lift an object using good body mechanics, what should the nurse aide do?
To lift an object using good body mechanics, what should the nurse aide do?
How should communication be conducted with a resident who has late-stage Dementia or Alzheimer's?
How should communication be conducted with a resident who has late-stage Dementia or Alzheimer's?
What is the primary cause of combative behavior in a resident with dementia?
What is the primary cause of combative behavior in a resident with dementia?
What do residents with dementia commonly experience toward the end of the day?
What do residents with dementia commonly experience toward the end of the day?
Study Notes
Electric Shaver Safety
- Unplug a shaver immediately if it sparks or smokes during use.
Physical Restraints
- Commonly used to prevent client injuries.
Medical Terminology
- NPO indicates "nothing by mouth."
Radial Pulse Measurement
- Place fingertips on the client's wrist for pulse checks.
Equipment Safety
- Report any broken side rails to ensure client safety.
Client Independence
- Leave the call light within reach when a client is left alone.
Proper Lifting Techniques
- Use good body mechanics: bend knees and keep the back straight.
Safe Transfer Practices
- Always set the bed to its lowest position when transferring a client to a wheelchair.
Facility Hygiene
- To prevent unpleasant odors in nursing facilities, empty bedpans and change linens promptly.
Client Assistance
- If unsure about moving a heavy client alone, seek help from another aide.
Comfortable Positions
- Fowler's position is most comfortable for clients with respiratory issues.
Manual Bed Operation
- Remember to fold cranks under the bed for safety.
Accurate Weight Measurement
- Weigh clients at the same time each day for consistency.
Protective Device Protocol
- Regularly check a client's body alignment when using restraints.
Mechanical Lift Transfer
- Always get assistance when transferring an agitated client using a mechanical lift.
Pressure Relief
- Use a flotation mattress to reduce pressure on bony prominences.
Fire Prevention Responsibilities
- Awareness of fire extinguisher locations is essential; however, do not take away clients' smoking materials.
Fire Types
- Water can extinguish paper fires; other types require different methods.
Oral Care for Unconscious Clients
- A toothette/mouth swab is needed for oral care; a toothbrush is not suitable.
Effective Body Mechanics
- Always bend knees and keep the back straight while lifting.
Dementia Communication
- Use one- or two-word sentences when communicating with residents in late-stage dementia.
Combative Behavior Causes
- Confusion is a primary cause of combative behavior in dementia patients.
Evening Behavior Changes
- Many residents with dementia experience "sundown syndrome" towards the end of the day.
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Test your knowledge with these practice questions for the CNA Plus class. This quiz covers essential nursing assistant concepts, including safety protocols, patient care, and terminology. Perfect for preparing for exams or reviewing key topics in the course.
