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Under whose supervision do nursing assistants typically provide basic care?
Under whose supervision do nursing assistants typically provide basic care?
- Dietary aides
- Housekeeping staff
- Physical therapists
- Licensed nurses (correct)
Which of the following is considered a key indicator of a person's health status?
Which of the following is considered a key indicator of a person's health status?
- Vital signs (correct)
- Television habits
- Daily visitors
- Meal preferences
What is the most important method for preventing the spread of infection?
What is the most important method for preventing the spread of infection?
- Wearing jewelry
- Keeping long fingernails
- Using scented lotions
- Proper hand hygiene (correct)
What should nursing assistants do regarding changes in a patient’s condition?
What should nursing assistants do regarding changes in a patient’s condition?
What is the purpose of assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs)?
What is the purpose of assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs)?
What does bathing primarily maintain for a patient?
What does bathing primarily maintain for a patient?
Why is oral hygiene important for patients?
Why is oral hygiene important for patients?
What is a priority in healthcare settings to ensure patient safety?
What is a priority in healthcare settings to ensure patient safety?
What is the purpose of following facility policies and procedures?
What is the purpose of following facility policies and procedures?
Besides verbal communication, what other skill is important for effective communication?
Besides verbal communication, what other skill is important for effective communication?
What is the primary purpose of arranging a resident's unit?
What is the primary purpose of arranging a resident's unit?
How often should residents be repositioned to prevent pressure injuries?
How often should residents be repositioned to prevent pressure injuries?
What is one of the key things to monitor regarding a resident's nutrition?
What is one of the key things to monitor regarding a resident's nutrition?
Why is accurate and thorough recording essential in healthcare?
Why is accurate and thorough recording essential in healthcare?
What is a key step when collecting specimens for testing?
What is a key step when collecting specimens for testing?
What is a primary goal when assisting a resident with personal care?
What is a primary goal when assisting a resident with personal care?
What should you do when you observe changes in a resident's urinary elimination?
What should you do when you observe changes in a resident's urinary elimination?
What is a key aspect of skin care for residents?
What is a key aspect of skin care for residents?
What should you encourage regarding a resident's activity levels?
What should you encourage regarding a resident's activity levels?
When caring for a resident with dementia, what type of environment is best to provide?
When caring for a resident with dementia, what type of environment is best to provide?
Flashcards
Nursing Assistant Role
Nursing Assistant Role
Providing care and support to patients under the direction of nurses or healthcare professionals.
Vital Signs
Vital Signs
Temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure reflecting a person's health.
Hand Hygiene
Hand Hygiene
The most important way to prevent the spread of infection.
Standard Precautions
Standard Precautions
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Observation and Reporting
Observation and Reporting
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Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
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Safe Patient Handling
Safe Patient Handling
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Bathing Benefits
Bathing Benefits
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Fall Prevention
Fall Prevention
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Effective Communication
Effective Communication
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Proper body alignment
Proper body alignment
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Regular repositioning
Regular repositioning
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Special diets
Special diets
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Accurate recording
Accurate recording
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Proper specimen collection
Proper specimen collection
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Personal Care
Personal Care
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Monitor Urinary elimination
Monitor Urinary elimination
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Bowel retraining programs
Bowel retraining programs
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Pressure injury prevention
Pressure injury prevention
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Non-pharmacological pain relief
Non-pharmacological pain relief
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Description
Nursing assistants provide basic care under supervision. Key skills include measuring vital signs, practicing hand hygiene, and assisting with daily living activities. Safe patient handling and clear communication are essential.
