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A resident who used to go to the bathroom by herself now asks for assistance to walk to the bathroom. What is the appropriate response by the nurse aide?
A resident who used to go to the bathroom by herself now asks for assistance to walk to the bathroom. What is the appropriate response by the nurse aide?
- Understand that these changes are just a normal part of aging.
- Assist the resident and report the change to the charge nurse. (correct)
- Encourage independence and suggest that the resident try going to the bathroom on her own.
- Update the resident's care plan and explain the change to the charge nurse.
What should a nurse aide do with a used disposable razor?
What should a nurse aide do with a used disposable razor?
- Clean, rinse, and dry the razor so it can be used again.
- Throw the razor away in a trash can.
- Wrap the razor in a paper towel until it can be thrown away.
- Place the razor in a sharps container immediately. (correct)
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is important to the nurse aide because it
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is important to the nurse aide because it
- Provides accountability for care offered across health care settings.
- Allows residents to carry health care from the hospital to the nursing home.
- Identifies protected health information that must remain confidential. (correct)
- Provides for insurance coverage for residents and health care workers.
A resident must have assistance to walk. When leaving the resident in the resident's room, what must the nurse aide do before leaving the room?
A resident must have assistance to walk. When leaving the resident in the resident's room, what must the nurse aide do before leaving the room?
The nurse aide is bathing a resident and notices new swelling in the resident's ankles. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide?
The nurse aide is bathing a resident and notices new swelling in the resident's ankles. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide?
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
When weighing a resident, it is important to make sure the
When weighing a resident, it is important to make sure the
A resident reports that his wrist watch is missing. The nurse aide should ask
A resident reports that his wrist watch is missing. The nurse aide should ask
When a resident wears a restraint, the nurse aide must make sure the
When a resident wears a restraint, the nurse aide must make sure the
When giving perineal care to a male resident who is uncircumcised, the nurse aide should
When giving perineal care to a male resident who is uncircumcised, the nurse aide should
A resident, who is on a toileting schedule, asks to go to the bathroom frequently. The nurse aide should respond to the resident's requests by
A resident, who is on a toileting schedule, asks to go to the bathroom frequently. The nurse aide should respond to the resident's requests by
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Resident asks for assistance to walk to the bathroom
Resident asks for assistance to walk to the bathroom
The nurse aide should assist the resident and report the change to the charge nurse.
Disposal of used disposable razor
Disposal of used disposable razor
The nurse aide should place the razor in a sharps container immediately.
HIPAA's role in nurse aide duties
HIPAA's role in nurse aide duties
HIPAA protects sensitive health information from unauthorized disclosure.
Leaving a resident in their room
Leaving a resident in their room
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New swelling noticed during bathing
New swelling noticed during bathing
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Dressing a resident with a contracture
Dressing a resident with a contracture
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Weighing a resident
Weighing a resident
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Resident reports a missing wrist watch
Resident reports a missing wrist watch
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Using a restraint
Using a restraint
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Perineal care for uncircumcised male
Perineal care for uncircumcised male
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Responding to frequent toileting requests
Responding to frequent toileting requests
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Study Notes
CNA Test Key Concepts
- A resident requesting assistance to walk should be assisted and the change reported to the charge nurse.
- Used disposable razors must be placed in a sharps container immediately for safety.
- HIPAA protects residents' health information, ensuring confidentiality and security.
- The call light should always be within reach of a resident who requires assistance before leaving the room.
- New swelling in a resident's ankles must be reported to the charge nurse rather than addressed alone.
- When dressing a resident with a contracture, start with the affected arm (right arm first).
- Ensure the scale is calibrated before weighing a resident to guarantee accurate results.
- If a resident's watch is missing, permission should be sought to search the resident's room.
- Restraints must be applied according to the manufacturer's instructions to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- For uncircumcised male residents, foreskin should be pushed back during perineal care for proper cleaning.
- Always respond to a resident's toileting requests by taking them to the bathroom as needed, regardless of the scheduled time.
- Areas where bone is close to the skin may require special attention in care to avoid pressure injuries.
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