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What are the characteristics of an effective team?

Involvement, ideas are encouraged, trusting, high problem solving skills.

What are the general duties of a nurse aide?

Basic nursing skills, basic personal care skills, interpersonal skills.

To stop infection, how many links must be broken?

At least one link must be broken.

List the items in personal protective equipment (PPE).

<p>Gloves, gown, mask, goggles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anaerobic organisms thrive in what environment?

<p>An environment with no oxygen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristics put geriatric clients at risk for falling with potential injury?

<p>Unsafe conditions, spills, bed rails not on properly, wheelchairs or beds not in a locked position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List the barriers to successful communication.

<p>Noisy room, no privacy, talking too fast, sender or receiver is mentally confused, blindness, speech difficulty, prejudices, frustration, attitudes, cultural differences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When may alcohol-based hand rubs be used?

<p>When you don't have access to water, before/after eating, handling food, or resident care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does PASS stand for?

<p>Pull, aim, squeeze, sweep.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define vulnerable adults.

<p>Older adults, adults with sores, diabetes, or bad health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define culture.

<p>A view of the world as well as a set of values, beliefs, and traditions that are handed down from generation to generation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who supervises nurse aides?

<p>Nurses, charge nurses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an HAI (healthcare associated infection)?

<p>An infection that a resident gets while staying or living in a healthcare setting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are standard precautions?

<p>The basic tasks that healthcare workers must do when caring for each and every resident to prevent and control the spread of infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important step to prevent the spread of disease?

<p>Handwashing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List the components of effective communication.

<p>Message to be delivered, sender of the message, receiver of the message, feedback about the message.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are nursing assistants responsible for?

<p>Performing delegated basic nursing skills, delegated personal care skills, and appropriate interpersonal skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List examples of when you should wear gloves while performing care.

<p>When you may come into contact with blood or body fluids, sores or cuts, mucus membranes, during mouth care, pericare, shaving, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of a localized infection?

<p>An infection found in one part of the body and symptoms are limited to that one part of the body, e.g. an infected finger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are steps to prevent falls?

<p>Assist with walking, provide assistance/supervision, keep environment free of clutter, keep walkways clear, observe frequently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What steps can be taken to communicate with clients from another culture?

<p>Cultural sensitivity, accept each resident as an individual, follow care plan, respect, greet respectfully, follow appropriate cultural preferences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What considerations should be made when caring for a person with impaired vision?

<p>Turn up lighting for better eyesight and assist when needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of OBRA?

<p>To require that long-term care facilities follow safety policies and procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are symptoms of a UTI?

<p>Fever and chills, pain when using the bathroom, bad or strong-smelling urine with possible blood in it, resident states it hurts to pee or their pee stinks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

With which clients do we use standard precautions?

<p>All clients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is medical asepsis?

<p>Also called clean technique, practices used to remove or destroy microorganisms and to prevent their spread.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps in helping a conscious choking client?

<p>Get resident to cough, ask someone to get a nurse, stay with the person, follow facility's procedures for clearing an obstructed airway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What steps can enhance communication with a client?

<p>Keep messages simple, repeat often, avoid medical terms, pay attention to nonverbal behavior, use a language dictionary if needed and available.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of questions to enhance therapeutic communication?

<p>Where would you like to begin? What does the voice seem to be saying? So this causes you to feel angry?</p> Signup and view all the answers

What medications can a nursing assistant administer?

<p>None!</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of infection prevention?

<p>To keep infections from spreading from resident to resident or to prevent infections from happening.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aerobic microorganisms thrive in what environment?

<p>An environment with oxygen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When providing personal care to a resident, what should the nursing assistant encourage the client to do?

<p>Be independent but ask for help if they need it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Effective Team Characteristics

  • Involvement and idea encouragement are essential for a cohesive team.
  • Trust among team members enhances collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Nurse Aide General Duties

  • Perform basic nursing and personal care skills.
  • Exhibit strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients.

Infection Control

  • Breaking at least one link in the chain of infection is required to stop its spread.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Key items include gloves, gown, mask, and goggles to protect against exposure.

Anaerobic Organisms

  • Thrive in environments devoid of oxygen.

Fall Risks in Geriatric Clients

  • Unsafe conditions such as spills and improperly secured bedrails increase fall risk.
  • Proper locking of wheelchairs and beds is crucial for safety.

Communication Barriers

  • Factors that hinder communication include noisy environments, lack of privacy, and mental confusion.
  • Physical disabilities such as blindness or speech difficulties can also obstruct effective communication.

Use of Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs

  • Appropriate when water access is unavailable, before/after meals, handling food, or during resident care.

Fire Safety (PASS)

  • Remember the acronym: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep for effective fire extinguisher usage.

Vulnerable Adults Definition

  • Includes older adults and individuals with health conditions like sores or diabetes.

Culture Definition

  • Encompasses worldviews, values, beliefs, and traditions passed through generations.

Nurse Aide Supervision

  • Directly supervised by nurses and charge nurses who oversee care.

Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs)

  • Infections acquired by residents during their stay in healthcare settings.

Standard Precautions

  • Basic infection control measures required for all patients to prevent disease spread.

Most Important Disease Prevention Step

  • Handwashing is crucial in controlling disease transmission.

Effective Communication Components

  • Important elements include the message, the sender, the receiver, and feedback.

Responsibilities of Nursing Assistants

  • Tasked with performing basic nursing and personal care skills effectively.

When to Wear Gloves

  • Use gloves when in contact with blood, body fluids, sores, mucus membranes, or during personal care activities.

Localized Infection Symptoms

  • Symptoms are confined to a specific body part, such as an infected finger.

Fall Prevention Steps

  • Assist with walking, clear cluttered environments, provide supervision, and frequently observe residents.

Communicating with Culturally Diverse Clients

  • Approach with cultural sensitivity and respect individual preferences during care.

Caring for Clients with Impaired Vision

  • Enhance lighting and provide assistance as needed for safer interactions.

OBRA Purpose

  • Establishes safety policies and procedures for long-term care facilities.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Symptoms

  • Symptoms may include fever, chills, painful urination, strong-smelling urine, and possible blood presence.

Standard Precautions Applicability

  • Standard precautions are to be used with all clients regardless of their condition.

Medical Asepsis

  • Also known as "clean technique," focused on removing or destroying microorganisms to prevent infection spread.

Managing Choking Clients

  • Encourage coughing, alert nursing staff, and follow facility protocols for airway obstruction.

Enhancing Client Communication

  • Simplify messages, repeat as necessary, avoid medical jargon, and consider nonverbal cues.

Therapeutic Communication Questions

  • Utilize open-ended questions like "Where would you like to begin?" to facilitate dialogue.

Nursing Assistants and Medication Administration

  • Nursing assistants are not authorized to administer medications.

Infection Prevention Purpose

  • Aims to prevent the spread of infections among residents.

Aerobic Microorganisms Environment

  • Require oxygen-rich environments to thrive.

Encouraging Independence in Personal Care

  • Instruct residents to be independent while offering assistance when needed.

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Test your knowledge with GTCC Nurse Aide 1 flashcards covering essential concepts. This quiz focuses on effective team characteristics, general duties of a nurse aide, and infection control measures. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of the role and responsibilities of nurse aides.

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