Nurse Aide I NCNAR Test 1 Flashcards

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.

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.