Questions and Answers
How often are Nurse Aide listings renewed?
Every 2 years - 3 months before due
What are some qualities of an ineffective team?
One ended communication, unclear goals, distrust.
What do you ask yourself before accepting a delegated task?
Do I have the necessary skills? Do I have the equipment and supplies? Do I know who and where my supervisor is? Have I said I needed help?
What is the meaning of ADLs?
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What happens if you don't work as a CNA during a 2 year period?
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What skill are you using when communicating with clients, family, or coworkers?
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What are the requirements to be listed on the Nurse Aide Registry?
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What website will you find NA I renewal information?
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What does OBRA stand for?
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What aging changes of the immune system occur?
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What is the definition of the Immune System?
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What is AIDS?
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What is HIV?
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What are micro-organisms?
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What are Standard Precautions?
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What are signs and symptoms of a UTI or bladder infection?
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What are Transmission Based Precautions?
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Hep B can live on surfaces in and outside the body for how long?
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When to use alcohol based hand rub or wash your hands: Wash when visibly ______, after restroom, blowing nose, sneezing into hands.
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Rub before and after ______, before and after handling food, before and after routine resident care.
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What is the role of white blood cells?
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What is Norovirus?
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What is a localized infection?
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What is a systemic infection?
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What is a carrier?
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What are droplet precautions?
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What is a susceptible host?
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What is a reservoir in terms of infection?
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What is meant by portal of entry and exit?
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Study Notes
Nurse Aide Listings and Requirements
- Nurse Aide listings require renewal every 2 years, 3 months prior to the due date.
- Listing on the Nurse Aide Registry necessitates passing the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP), including an oral/written exam and demonstration of 5 skills.
- Candidates may take the NNAAP up to 3 times post completion of their training program.
- A minimum of 8 hours of work with payment and RN supervision is required within 2 years to maintain listing.
Team Dynamics and Communication
- Ineffective teams often exhibit one-ended communication, unclear goals, and distrust among members.
- Before accepting a delegated task, assess whether you have the needed skills, equipment, and support from supervisors.
Understanding ADLs
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) encompass hygiene, grooming, dressing, eating, transferring, and toileting.
Consequences of Inactivity
- Failure to work as a CNA for 2 years requires retaking state boards for certification.
Skills and Interpersonal Communication
- Utilizing interpersonal skills involves empathy, tolerance, anticipation, and sensitivity when communicating with clients, families, or coworkers.
Infection Control and Safety Protocols
- Standard Precautions treat all bodily fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes as potentially infectious to control spread of infection.
- Transmission-based precautions are implemented for patients with known or suspected infections that can spread through airborne, droplet, or contact routes.
- Hepatitis B can survive on surfaces for up to 7 days.
Immune System Functionality
- The immune system's role is to defend against internal and external threats; it weakens with age, increasing infection risk.
- White blood cells are crucial in combating infections, serving as an essential component of the immune system.
Understanding Infectious Diseases
- AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is a disease caused by HIV, which attacks the immune system, spreading through body fluids such as blood and breast milk.
- Norovirus leads to gastrointestinal infections with symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea, potentially causing dehydration.
Infection Types
- Localized infections occur when microbes invade and remain limited to a specific tissue.
- Systemic infections spread throughout the body, presenting a greater health threat.
Pathogen Reservoirs and Hosts
- A reservoir is the habitat in which a pathogen lives and multiplies.
- Susceptible hosts are individuals with weakened body defenses, making them more likely to contract infections.
Infection Pathways
- Portal of entry refers to how an organism enters the body, while portal of exit refers to how it leaves, which can be synonymous.
- Carriers are individuals who harbor pathogens without exhibiting symptoms, thereby posing risk to others.
Situational Hygiene Practices
- Wash hands when visibly soiled, after using the restroom, or when sneezing.
- Use alcohol-based hand rubs before and after meals, food handling, and routine care practices like monitoring vital signs.
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