NCNAR Nurse Aide I Test 1 Quiz & Flashcards

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?

Activity of Daily Living - hygiene, grooming, dressing, eating, transferring, and toileting. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you don't work as a CNA during a 2 year period?

Have to retake and renew state boards. Signup and view all the answers

What skill are you using when communicating with clients, family, or coworkers?

Interpersonal Skills - empathize, tolerance, anticipate, be sensitive. Signup and view all the answers

What are the requirements to be listed on the Nurse Aide Registry?

Pass National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) - oral/written, demonstration of 5 skills, must work 8 hours in 2 years with payment and RN supervision. Signup and view all the answers

What website will you find NA I renewal information?

NCNAR.COM Signup and view all the answers

What does OBRA stand for?

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987. Signup and view all the answers

What aging changes of the immune system occur?

Immune system weakens, leading to increased susceptibility to infections and autoimmune diseases. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the Immune System?

System that defends against threats both inside and outside the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is AIDS?

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome - a disease caused by a virus that attacks the immune system. Signup and view all the answers

What is HIV?

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the virus that causes AIDS. Signup and view all the answers

What are micro-organisms?

Germs, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, which live everywhere. Signup and view all the answers

What are Standard Precautions?

The first level to prevent/control infections by treating all fluids and non-intact skin as if they are infected. Signup and view all the answers

What are signs and symptoms of a UTI or bladder infection?

Fever and chills, pain during urination, bad/strong smelling urine, possibly blood. Signup and view all the answers

What are Transmission Based Precautions?

CDC precautions used for patients suspected to be infected with pathogens that can be transmitted by airborne, droplet, or contact routes. Signup and view all the answers

Hep B can live on surfaces in and outside the body for how long?

7 days. Signup and view all the answers

When to use alcohol based hand rub or wash your hands: Wash when visibly ______, after restroom, blowing nose, sneezing into hands.

soiled Signup and view all the answers

Rub before and after ______, before and after handling food, before and after routine resident care.

eating Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of white blood cells?

Fight infection; vital part of the immune system. Signup and view all the answers

What is Norovirus?

Gastrointestinal infection causing dehydration and symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. Signup and view all the answers

What is a localized infection?

Microbes enter the body and remain confined to a specific tissue. Signup and view all the answers

What is a systemic infection?

An infection throughout the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is a carrier?

Someone who has the germ or virus but does not show symptoms. Signup and view all the answers

What are droplet precautions?

Precautions for patients known or suspected to be infected with pathogens transmitted by large-particle droplets. Signup and view all the answers

What is a susceptible host?

Someone who is not sick and likely to get an infection due to weak body defenses. Signup and view all the answers

What is a reservoir in terms of infection?

Where the pathogen lives and grows. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by portal of entry and exit?

Entry - where organism enters the body / Exit - where organism leaves the body. Signup and view all the answers

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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Prepare for the Nurse Aide I NCNAR Test with these informative flashcards. Explore key concepts such as team dynamics, communication, and individual responsibilities in healthcare settings. Enhance your knowledge to excel in your nursing assistant certification.

Nurse Aide I NCNAR Test 1 Flashcards