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Who are the nursing members of the healthcare team? (Select all that apply)
Who are the nursing members of the healthcare team? (Select all that apply)
- MSN (correct)
- RN (correct)
- NA (correct)
- LPN (correct)
What are characteristics of an effective team?
What are characteristics of an effective team?
Comfortable and relaxed, interested and involved, open and two-way communication, high problem solving.
What are general duties of a nurse aide?
What are general duties of a nurse aide?
Perform delegated basic nursing skills and personal care skills in a competent, caring manner using appropriate interpersonal skills.
To stop infection, how many links must be broken?
To stop infection, how many links must be broken?
List items in PPE (personal protection equipment).
List items in PPE (personal protection equipment).
Anaerobic organisms thrive in what environment?
Anaerobic organisms thrive in what environment?
List barriers to successful communication.
List barriers to successful communication.
What medical legal forms can a CNA explain to a patient?
What medical legal forms can a CNA explain to a patient?
Define negligence.
Define negligence.
Which government agency defines the NA scope of practice?
Which government agency defines the NA scope of practice?
Give an example of empathy.
Give an example of empathy.
Nurse aides can share client information with whom?
Nurse aides can share client information with whom?
Alcohol based hand rubs may be used when?
Alcohol based hand rubs may be used when?
The most important step to hand washing is?
The most important step to hand washing is?
PASS stands for what?
PASS stands for what?
If you are alone, how do you treat a client with an obstructed airway?
If you are alone, how do you treat a client with an obstructed airway?
Define culture.
Define culture.
Define vulnerable adults.
Define vulnerable adults.
What are examples of resident abuse?
What are examples of resident abuse?
Who supervises NA?
Who supervises NA?
Name legally permitted duties of a NA.
Name legally permitted duties of a NA.
What is a HAI (Healthcare Associated Infection)?
What is a HAI (Healthcare Associated Infection)?
Standard precautions are?
Standard precautions are?
Most important step to prevent the threat of disease?
Most important step to prevent the threat of disease?
What are some steps in feeding a patient with dysphagia?
What are some steps in feeding a patient with dysphagia?
List some physical conditions that put a patient at risk for falling.
List some physical conditions that put a patient at risk for falling.
List the components of effective communication.
List the components of effective communication.
Define ethics.
Define ethics.
List some signs and symptoms of physical abuse.
List some signs and symptoms of physical abuse.
Nursing assistants are responsible for?
Nursing assistants are responsible for?
List examples of when you would wear gloves while performing care.
List examples of when you would wear gloves while performing care.
When and generally how are contaminated work surfaces cleaned?
When and generally how are contaminated work surfaces cleaned?
Examples of a localized infection?
Examples of a localized infection?
Steps to prevent falls include?
Steps to prevent falls include?
Steps to communicate with clients from another culture?
Steps to communicate with clients from another culture?
Considerations for caring for a person with impaired vision?
Considerations for caring for a person with impaired vision?
Examples of negligence are?
Examples of negligence are?
Purpose of OBRA?
Purpose of OBRA?
Symptoms of a UTI would be?
Symptoms of a UTI would be?
Which clients do we use standard precautions with?
Which clients do we use standard precautions with?
Medical Asepsis is?
Medical Asepsis is?
Steps in helping a conscious choking client are?
Steps in helping a conscious choking client are?
Steps to enhance communication with a client are?
Steps to enhance communication with a client are?
Examples of questions that enhance therapeutic communication?
Examples of questions that enhance therapeutic communication?
Medications a NA can administer?
Medications a NA can administer?
Purpose of infection prevention?
Purpose of infection prevention?
Aerobic microorganisms thrive in?
Aerobic microorganisms thrive in?
When providing personal care to a resident, the NA should encourage the client to?
When providing personal care to a resident, the NA should encourage the client to?
What is RACE?
What is RACE?
How long can Hep B live outside the body?
How long can Hep B live outside the body?
Study Notes
Nursing Team Members
- Nursing team includes NA (Nurse Aide), LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), RN (Registered Nurse), BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), MSN (Master of Science in Nursing)
Effective Team Characteristics
- Team environment should be comfortable, relaxed, and involved
- Open communication is vital; ideas and feelings should be encouraged
- High focus on problem-solving enhances team efficiency
Nurse Aide Duties
- Competently perform basic nursing skills and personal care tasks
- Utilize appropriate interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication
Infection Control
- Breaking just one link in the chain of infection can stop its spread
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Essential items include gloves, gown, mask, and face protection
Organism Survival
- Anaerobic organisms thrive without oxygen, while aerobic microorganisms require it.
Fall Risk in Geriatric Clients
- Specific characteristics increase fall risk, e.g., medication side effects, physical impairments, and environmental hazards.
Communication Barriers
- Common barriers include noisy environments, lack of privacy, rapid speech, and mental confusion in the sender or receiver
Legal Responsibilities
- CNAs cannot explain medical legal forms; they must avoid unauthorized explanations.
Negligence Definition
- Negligence involves failing to act or provide adequate care, resulting in patient injury.
NA Scope of Practice
- Defined by the Board of Nursing, which sets the standards and regulatory practices for nursing aides.
Empathy Example
- Demonstrating understanding and compassion for a patient’s feelings and experience.
Confidentiality in Patient Information
- Nurse aides may share patient information only with healthcare workers directly involved in the patient's care.
Hand Hygiene
- Alcohol-based hand rubs are appropriate before and after eating, handling food, and during routine resident care.
- The most crucial handwashing step is vigorously rubbing hands together.
Fire Safety Acronym
- PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (for fire extinguisher use)
- RACE: Remove resident, Activate alarm, Contain fire, Extinguish fire
Obstructed Airway Response
- Assist patient by sitting them upright at a 90-degree angle and seeking nursing assistance.
Cultural Understanding
- Culture involves values, beliefs, and traditions passed through generations, influencing patient care.
Vulnerable Adults
- Definition includes adults dependent on others for care, often at risk for abuse and neglect.
Examples of Resident Abuse
- Examples include manipulating bed rails or improperly securing wheelchairs, leading to preventable injuries.
Supervision of Nursing Aides
- LPNs supervise nurse aides, ensuring appropriate practice standards and care delivery.
Legally Permitted NA Duties
- Duties include monitoring vital signs, managing pain per nurse’s direction, dressing changes, and maintaining patient privacy.
Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI)
- Defined as infections acquired during residence in a healthcare facility, such as post-surgical complications.
Standard Precautions
- Basic infection control measures treating all body fluids and non-intact skin as potentially infectious.
Fall Prevention Steps
- Important measures include keeping walkways clear, ensuring call bells are accessible, and wiping up spills promptly.
Enhancing Communication
- Use a calm tone, speak clearly, focus on one idea, and minimize medical jargon for effective cross-cultural communication.
Therapeutic Communication Techniques
- Questions like “Tell me how you feel about that?” can foster deeper dialogue and understanding with patients.
Infection Prevention Purpose
- Aims to mitigate infection spread and control outbreaks in healthcare settings.
Hepatitis B Survival
- Hepatitis B can survive outside the body for up to seven days, showcasing the need for effective sanitation protocols.
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Description
This quiz covers essential terms and definitions for the GTCC NA 1 Exam 1, focusing on nursing roles, effective team characteristics, and general duties of a nurse aide. Test your understanding of key concepts that are crucial for healthcare team dynamics and nursing responsibilities.
