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A nurse aide is walking a resident using a gait belt. The resident tells the nurse aide she feels dizzy. The nurse aide should:
A nurse aide is walking a resident using a gait belt. The resident tells the nurse aide she feels dizzy. The nurse aide should:
- hold the gait belt tighter and ask the resident to rest for a minute.
- guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold.
- suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support.
- ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available. (correct)
While feeding a resident, the nurse aide notices that the resident is coughing a lot after each drink of fluid. What is the appropriate response by the nurse aide?
While feeding a resident, the nurse aide notices that the resident is coughing a lot after each drink of fluid. What is the appropriate response by the nurse aide?
- Add a thickening product to the resident's fluids.
- Use a straw when giving the resident fluids.
- Allow the resident more time to swallow.
- Stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident. (correct)
Which of the following BEST describes the daily routine needs of residents with dementia?
Which of the following BEST describes the daily routine needs of residents with dementia?
- Changing daily routine is often helpful to residents with dementia.
- Following a strict schedule is required to decrease confusion.
- Provide opportunities for activity and periods for rest is important. (correct)
- It is important that the resident's day be kept full of activities.
A resident is admitted to the nursing home for rehabilitation after a stroke. The plan is for the resident to stay only a short time, before returning home. Which of the following shows the best support of the resident's needs?
A resident is admitted to the nursing home for rehabilitation after a stroke. The plan is for the resident to stay only a short time, before returning home. Which of the following shows the best support of the resident's needs?
While bathing a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide notices a reddened area on the left hip. Once reported, the charge nurse is likely to request that the nurse aide:
While bathing a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide notices a reddened area on the left hip. Once reported, the charge nurse is likely to request that the nurse aide:
The FIRST step the nurse aide should take when discovering a fire is to:
The FIRST step the nurse aide should take when discovering a fire is to:
Which of the following is an observation often seen when a resident is impacted?
Which of the following is an observation often seen when a resident is impacted?
When a resident has an indwelling urinary catheter, the nurse aide should expect that the resident's care plan will include:
When a resident has an indwelling urinary catheter, the nurse aide should expect that the resident's care plan will include:
Which of the following is an example of disinfection?
Which of the following is an example of disinfection?
A resident tells the nurse aide about being bored, the resident says, "My days seem to last forever." What should the nurse aide do?
A resident tells the nurse aide about being bored, the resident says, "My days seem to last forever." What should the nurse aide do?
A resident has a contracture of the RIGHT arm. When putting on the resident's button-front shirt, the nurse aide should:
A resident has a contracture of the RIGHT arm. When putting on the resident's button-front shirt, the nurse aide should:
A resident with advance directives has a DNR (do not resuscitate) order. This means that the resident:
A resident with advance directives has a DNR (do not resuscitate) order. This means that the resident:
After reporting the observation of a red area on the resident's hip, the nurse aide should expect that the:
After reporting the observation of a red area on the resident's hip, the nurse aide should expect that the:
Which of the following actions helps to prevent skin tears?
Which of the following actions helps to prevent skin tears?
When a resident is not able to stand, the resident's height is usually measured by:
When a resident is not able to stand, the resident's height is usually measured by:
The normal appearance of urine is:
The normal appearance of urine is:
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate schedule for residents who are incontinent to receive perineal care?
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate schedule for residents who are incontinent to receive perineal care?
When providing foot care, the nurse aide observes an open sore on the resident's foot. The nurse aide should report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible.
When providing foot care, the nurse aide observes an open sore on the resident's foot. The nurse aide should report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible.
A resident whose husband died a few years ago, says, "I have got to get dinner started. My husband will be home from work soon." What is the best way for the nurse aide to respond?
A resident whose husband died a few years ago, says, "I have got to get dinner started. My husband will be home from work soon." What is the best way for the nurse aide to respond?
To help soften the beard before shaving with a disposable razor, the nurse aide should:
To help soften the beard before shaving with a disposable razor, the nurse aide should:
A resident's care plan provides the nurse aide with information about:
A resident's care plan provides the nurse aide with information about:
The goal when removing gloves that are soiled is to:
The goal when removing gloves that are soiled is to:
The nurse aide notices that a resident with dementia keeps walking over to the piano, pausing there, touching the piano, and then walking away only to return again. The nurse aide should invite the resident to sit down at the piano with the nurse aide.
The nurse aide notices that a resident with dementia keeps walking over to the piano, pausing there, touching the piano, and then walking away only to return again. The nurse aide should invite the resident to sit down at the piano with the nurse aide.
Flashcards
Dizzy Resident with Gait Belt
Dizzy Resident with Gait Belt
Ease the resident to the floor to prevent injury.
Resident Coughing After Fluids
Resident Coughing After Fluids
Stop feeding and alert a nurse immediately.
Daily Routine Needs for Dementia
Daily Routine Needs for Dementia
Balance activity with periods of rest.
Supporting Rehab Resident
Supporting Rehab Resident
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Reddened Area on Comatose Resident's Hip
Reddened Area on Comatose Resident's Hip
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First Step in a Fire
First Step in a Fire
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Sign of Impaction
Sign of Impaction
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Indwelling Catheter Care
Indwelling Catheter Care
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Example of Disinfection
Example of Disinfection
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Bored Resident
Bored Resident
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Dressing a Resident with a Contracture
Dressing a Resident with a Contracture
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DNR Order Meaning
DNR Order Meaning
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Red Area on Hip - Follow Up
Red Area on Hip - Follow Up
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Preventing Skin Tears
Preventing Skin Tears
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Measuring Height - Non-Standing Resident
Measuring Height - Non-Standing Resident
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Normal Urine Appearance
Normal Urine Appearance
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Perineal Care Schedule - Incontinent Resident
Perineal Care Schedule - Incontinent Resident
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Open Sore on Foot
Open Sore on Foot
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Resident Reminiscing About Deceased Husband
Resident Reminiscing About Deceased Husband
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Preparing to shave a resident
Preparing to shave a resident
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Care Plan Information
Care Plan Information
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Goal of Removing Soiled Gloves
Goal of Removing Soiled Gloves
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Resident with Dementia Wandering to Piano
Resident with Dementia Wandering to Piano
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Study Notes
- If a resident feels dizzy while walking with a gait belt, ease them to the floor if a chair isn't available.
- If a resident coughs a lot while drinking fluids, stop feeding them and ask a nurse to check them.
- The best daily routine for residents with dementia includes opportunities for activity and periods for rest.
- For a resident admitted to a nursing home for rehabilitation after a stroke, help them focus on even small accomplishments.
- When bathing a comatose resident and noticing a reddened area on the left hip, keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip after reporting it.
- The first action a nurse aide should take when discovering a fire is to remove any residents near the fire.
- Liquid feces seeping out of the anus is an observation often seen when a resident is impacted.
- When a resident has an indwelling urinary catheter, the care plan includes keeping the area where the catheter enters the body clean.
- Cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser is an example of disinfection.
- If a resident says they are bored and their "days seem to last forever," ask about activities they've enjoyed in the past.
- When dressing a resident with a contracture of the right arm in a button-front shirt, put the shirt sleeve on the right arm first, then the left arm.
- A resident with a DNR (do not resuscitate) order should not be resuscitated.
- After reporting the observation of a red area on the resident's hip, expect the resident to be positioned to avoid pressure on the area.
- Dressing the resident in long sleeves helps prevent skin tears.
- When a resident is unable to stand, their height is usually measured from head to heels while they are flat in bed.
- The normal appearance of urine is clear.
- The most appropriate schedule for incontinent residents to receive perineal care is whenever they are soiled with urine or stool.
- When providing foot care and observing an open sore, report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible.
- If a resident whose husband died a few years ago says he will be home from work soon to get dinner started, ask about the husband's favorite dinners.
- To help soften the beard before shaving with a disposable razor, hold a warm, wet washcloth against the face first.
- A resident's care plan provides the nurse aide with information about specific care required and the goals of care.
- The goal when removing soiled gloves is to avoid contact with the outside of the gloves.
- If a resident with dementia repeatedly approaches, touches, and walks away from a piano, invite them to sit down at the piano with the nurse aide.
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Description
This lesson covers essential nursing home care procedures. Topics include responding to resident dizziness and coughing, managing routines for residents with dementia, and assisting stroke rehabilitation. It also addresses hygiene practices for comatose residents and catheter care.
