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A resident often carries a doll, treating it like her baby. One day she is wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. What should the nurse aide do?
A resident often carries a doll, treating it like her baby. One day she is wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. What should the nurse aide do?
Offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
The nurse aide is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling urinary catheter but has never done this before. What is the best response?
The nurse aide is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling urinary catheter but has never done this before. What is the best response?
Ask a nurse to watch the nurse aide change the bag since it is the first time.
Before feeding a resident, which of the following is the best reason to wash the resident's hands?
Before feeding a resident, which of the following is the best reason to wash the resident's hands?
Which of the following is a job task performed by the nurse aide?
Which of the following is a job task performed by the nurse aide?
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Range of motion (ROM) exercises are often performed during activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing or dressing.
Range of motion (ROM) exercises are often performed during activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing or dressing.
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While the nurse aide tries to dress a resident who is confused, the resident keeps trying to grab a hairbrush. What should the nurse aide do?
While the nurse aide tries to dress a resident who is confused, the resident keeps trying to grab a hairbrush. What should the nurse aide do?
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A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help, what should the nurse aide's next action be?
A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help, what should the nurse aide's next action be?
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A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing care for this resident should focus on what?
A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing care for this resident should focus on what?
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While giving a bed bath, the nurse aide hears the alarm from a nearby door suddenly go off. What should the nurse aide do?
While giving a bed bath, the nurse aide hears the alarm from a nearby door suddenly go off. What should the nurse aide do?
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Gloves should be worn for which of the following procedures?
Gloves should be worn for which of the following procedures?
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When walking a resident, a gait or transfer belt is often placed around what part of the resident?
When walking a resident, a gait or transfer belt is often placed around what part of the resident?
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Residents who are restrained are at greater risk for developing pressure sores.
Residents who are restrained are at greater risk for developing pressure sores.
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A resident has diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of low blood pressure?
A resident has diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of low blood pressure?
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When providing foot care to a resident, what is important for the nurse aide to check?
When providing foot care to a resident, what is important for the nurse aide to check?
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When feeding a resident, what can frequent coughing be a sign of?
When feeding a resident, what can frequent coughing be a sign of?
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When a person is admitted to the nursing home, the nurse aide should expect that the resident will experience a sense of loss related to life changes.
When a person is admitted to the nursing home, the nurse aide should expect that the resident will experience a sense of loss related to life changes.
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A resident gets dressed and comes out of his room wearing shoes that are from two different pairs. What should the nurse aide do?
A resident gets dressed and comes out of his room wearing shoes that are from two different pairs. What should the nurse aide do?
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The resident's wife recently died, and he is now staying in his room all the time and eating very little. What is the best response by the nurse aide?
The resident's wife recently died, and he is now staying in his room all the time and eating very little. What is the best response by the nurse aide?
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When a resident refuses a bed bath, what should the nurse aide do?
When a resident refuses a bed bath, what should the nurse aide do?
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When a resident is combative and trying to hit the nurse aide, what is important for the aide to do?
When a resident is combative and trying to hit the nurse aide, what is important for the aide to do?
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During lunch in the dining room, residents begin yelling and throw a spoon at the nurse's aide. What is the best response?
During lunch in the dining room, residents begin yelling and throw a spoon at the nurse's aide. What is the best response?
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Which question asked to the resident is most likely to encourage conversation?
Which question asked to the resident is most likely to encourage conversation?
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When trying to communicate with a resident who speaks a different language, what should the nurse aide do?
When trying to communicate with a resident who speaks a different language, what should the nurse aide do?
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While walking down the hall, a nurse aide sees another nurse aide hitting a resident. What is the aide expected to do?
While walking down the hall, a nurse aide sees another nurse aide hitting a resident. What is the aide expected to do?
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Before touching a resident who is crying to offer comfort, what should the nurse aide consider?
Before touching a resident who is crying to offer comfort, what should the nurse aide consider?
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Study Notes
Resident Care and Emotional Support
- Offer comfort to residents experiencing distress, such as crying for a lost "baby" doll.
- Understand that residents may show signs of grief after losing loved ones; provide support and opportunities to talk.
Infection Control and Safety Procedures
- Always wash residents' hands before meals to prevent contamination.
- Wear gloves when handling bodily fluids, such as during the emptying of urinary drainage bags.
Medical Procedures and Protocols
- Request assistance or supervision for unfamiliar tasks, such as changing urinary drainage bags.
- Raise the head of the bed for a resident who experiences sudden shortness of breath after calling for help.
Physical Support and Mobility
- Use gait or transfer belts to assist residents when walking, providing them with a safe way to hold on.
- Ensure residents are safe and secure when check for unexpected events, like a door alarm.
Resident Behavior and Interaction
- Engage in care planning to include residents' needs and preferences, fostering better care.
- Respect the autonomy of residents, such as checking if they are aware of mismatched shoes before intervening.
Nutrition and Health Monitoring
- Monitor residents for signs of potential complications, such as coughing while eating, indicating swallowing difficulties.
- Regularly inspect residents' feet for skin breakdown during foot care, especially those with diabetes.
Communication Techniques
- When faced with a language barrier, utilize pictures and gestures to enhance understanding.
- Encourage conversation by asking open-ended questions about residents' favorite topics, such as food.
Conflict Resolution and Safety Measures
- Maintain a calm demeanor when managing aggressive behaviors from residents, and ensure personal safety by stepping back.
- In the event of witnessing abuse or harm, take immediate action to secure the safety of the affected resident.
Additional Considerations
- Recognize the additional risks placed on restrained residents, such as developing pressure sores.
- Be prepared for emotional responses from residents adjusting to new living situations, acknowledging feelings of loss and change.
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This quiz provides flashcards focused on key knowledge for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in Florida. Each card presents scenarios and appropriate responses that are essential for CNA exams. Test your understanding and preparation for the CNA written practice knowledge test.
