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What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free?
What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free?
to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure injuries
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part?
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part?
prosthesis
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called?
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called?
range of motion
Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown?
Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown?
How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded?
How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded?
To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should?
To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should?
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to?
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to?
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to?
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to?
An NA should use friction for at least ____ seconds when washing her hands.
An NA should use friction for at least ____ seconds when washing her hands.
Which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself?
Which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself?
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate?
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate?
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA?
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA?
How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift?
How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift?
What does the term empathy mean?
What does the term empathy mean?
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ________ pulse.
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ________ pulse.
Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of?
Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of?
With which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information?
With which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information?
Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact?
Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact?
Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life?
Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life?
Objective information is?
Objective information is?
NAs should document care right after it is done.
NAs should document care right after it is done.
Standard precautions should be practiced on every single person in the NA's care.
Standard precautions should be practiced on every single person in the NA's care.
An NA should wash her hands before and after touching a resident.
An NA should wash her hands before and after touching a resident.
Using proper body mechanics includes?
Using proper body mechanics includes?
What is one of the first signs that a pressure injury is forming?
What is one of the first signs that a pressure injury is forming?
Which of the following is an example of a physical need?
Which of the following is an example of a physical need?
Which of the following remarks is a cliché?
Which of the following remarks is a cliché?
In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best?
In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best?
An axillary temperature is measured?
An axillary temperature is measured?
If a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method?
If a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method?
Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth?
Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth?
Which of the following canes has four rubber tipped feet?
Which of the following canes has four rubber tipped feet?
In which of the following situations must a NA always wear gloves?
In which of the following situations must a NA always wear gloves?
Which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan?
Which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan?
Hypertension is the medical term for?
Hypertension is the medical term for?
How often should an ostomy bag be emptied?
How often should an ostomy bag be emptied?
How should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion exercises?
How should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion exercises?
A(n) _______________ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon.
A(n) _______________ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon.
Which of the following is generally used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks?
Which of the following is generally used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks?
How should a fracture pan be positioned?
How should a fracture pan be positioned?
In order to communicate with a resident who has a hearing impairment, the NA should?
In order to communicate with a resident who has a hearing impairment, the NA should?
Which of the following is an example of physical abuse?
Which of the following is an example of physical abuse?
Joking with a residents roommate about the resident's incontinence is what type of abuse?
Joking with a residents roommate about the resident's incontinence is what type of abuse?
Which of the following statements is true of mental health disorders?
Which of the following statements is true of mental health disorders?
An appropriate resource for an NA to turn to if he is experiencing stress is?
An appropriate resource for an NA to turn to if he is experiencing stress is?
In order for an object to be called clean in a healthcare setting, it must be?
In order for an object to be called clean in a healthcare setting, it must be?
Which of the following is an example of a whole grain food?
Which of the following is an example of a whole grain food?
The serious condition that occurs when a person does not have enough fluid in the body is called?
The serious condition that occurs when a person does not have enough fluid in the body is called?
Which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein?
Which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein?
According to the USDA's MyPlate, most fruit choices should be?
According to the USDA's MyPlate, most fruit choices should be?
Which of the following statements is true of trying to prevent aspiration during eating?
Which of the following statements is true of trying to prevent aspiration during eating?
Transmission-based precautions are practiced in addition to standard precautions.
Transmission-based precautions are practiced in addition to standard precautions.
An example of a physical restraint is?
An example of a physical restraint is?
What does the abbreviation ADLs stand for?
What does the abbreviation ADLs stand for?
Which kind of care helps residents restore or improve function after an illness or injury?
Which kind of care helps residents restore or improve function after an illness or injury?
The medical term for chest pain, pressure, or discomfort is?
The medical term for chest pain, pressure, or discomfort is?
An NA can demonstrate ethical behavior by?
An NA can demonstrate ethical behavior by?
Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 4:00pm to military time?
Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 4:00pm to military time?
Barriers to communication include which of the following?
Barriers to communication include which of the following?
Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?
Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?
Which of the following occurrences is considered an incident and requires a report to be completed?
Which of the following occurrences is considered an incident and requires a report to be completed?
An employer must offer an NA a free vaccine for __________.
An employer must offer an NA a free vaccine for __________.
Draw sheets are used to?
Draw sheets are used to?
When assisting a resident with a standard bedpan, where should the wider end of the bedpan be placed?
When assisting a resident with a standard bedpan, where should the wider end of the bedpan be placed?
Blood pressure is measured using a?
Blood pressure is measured using a?
One safety device that helps transfer residents is called a?
One safety device that helps transfer residents is called a?
Generally speaking, how many ounces of water or other fluids should residents be encouraged to drink each day?
Generally speaking, how many ounces of water or other fluids should residents be encouraged to drink each day?
The medical term for skin that is blue or gray is?
The medical term for skin that is blue or gray is?
Which of the following shows the correct conversion of midnight (12:00am) to military time?
Which of the following shows the correct conversion of midnight (12:00am) to military time?
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) requires that nursing assistants complete at least ____ hours of training before being able to work as nursing assistants.
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) requires that nursing assistants complete at least ____ hours of training before being able to work as nursing assistants.
How many ounces are equal to 90 milliliters?
How many ounces are equal to 90 milliliters?
Regular inspections performed in facilities to make sure they are following state and federal regulations are called?
Regular inspections performed in facilities to make sure they are following state and federal regulations are called?
How can an NA keep a resident's health information confidential?
How can an NA keep a resident's health information confidential?
What are typical duties of an ombudsman?
What are typical duties of an ombudsman?
Which of the following topics is required by OBRA to be covered during NA training?
Which of the following topics is required by OBRA to be covered during NA training?
Which of the following behaviors promotes Residents' Rights?
Which of the following behaviors promotes Residents' Rights?
Which of the following terms means harming a person physically, mentally, or emotionally by failing to provide needed care?
Which of the following terms means harming a person physically, mentally, or emotionally by failing to provide needed care?
Which of the following terms means to steal, take advantage of, or improperly use the money, property, or other assets of another person?
Which of the following terms means to steal, take advantage of, or improperly use the money, property, or other assets of another person?
OBRA was passed as a response to?
OBRA was passed as a response to?
Which of the following statements is true of touch?
Which of the following statements is true of touch?
Tuberculosis is?
Tuberculosis is?
Which of the following statements is true of diabetes?
Which of the following statements is true of diabetes?
The most common form of diabetes is?
The most common form of diabetes is?
HIV can be transmitted by?
HIV can be transmitted by?
The key treatment for malignant tumors of the skin, breast, bladder, colon, rectum, stomach, and muscle is?
The key treatment for malignant tumors of the skin, breast, bladder, colon, rectum, stomach, and muscle is?
Baseline vital signs are?
Baseline vital signs are?
Which of the following is the best way an NA can communicate with a resident who has cancer?
Which of the following is the best way an NA can communicate with a resident who has cancer?
Which of the following is an example of physically restraining a resident?
Which of the following is an example of physically restraining a resident?
A resident with AIDS who has an infection of the mouth may need to eat food that is?
A resident with AIDS who has an infection of the mouth may need to eat food that is?
To convert four ounces to milliliters, the NA should multiply four by?
To convert four ounces to milliliters, the NA should multiply four by?
Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 1900 hours to standard time?
Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 1900 hours to standard time?
Where is long term care offered?
Where is long term care offered?
Which of the following statements is true of urinary incontinence?
Which of the following statements is true of urinary incontinence?
After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is?
After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is?
When should bed sheets be changed?
When should bed sheets be changed?
Which of the following is a type of advance directive?
Which of the following is a type of advance directive?
______________ is taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid.
______________ is taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid.
What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating or dressing?
What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating or dressing?
When encountering a fire, a nursing assistant should first?
When encountering a fire, a nursing assistant should first?
Nursing assistants are not allowed to?
Nursing assistants are not allowed to?
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Study Notes
Bed Care and Skin Health
- Maintaining a wrinkle-free bed helps keep the skin healthy and prevents pressure injuries.
Medical Devices and Terms
- A prosthesis is a device that replaces a missing body part.
- Range of motion refers to exercises that move each joint through its full range.
Proper Care Procedures
- Gowns should be removed by unfastening at the neck and waist, rolling the dirty side inward.
- Disposable gloves should be used once and discarded.
Communication Techniques
- Identify yourself when entering the room of a visually impaired resident.
- Face residents directly to effectively communicate with those who have hearing impairments.
Diabetic Care
- Regular foot care for diabetic residents includes observing their feet for signs of sores or infection.
Emergency Procedures
- If a resident starts to fall, widen your stance and pull them close to prevent injury.
Hygiene Practices
- Handwashing requires a minimum of 20 seconds of friction.
- Standard precautions apply to every person under the nursing assistant's care.
Documentation and Regulations
- Document care immediately after it is provided.
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are essential for resident independence and quality of life.
Nutritional Needs
- Water is the most essential nutrient for life, critical for hydration.
- Whole grain foods, like whole wheat bread, are important for balanced nutrition.
Monitoring and Vital Signs
- The most accurate temperature measurement is taken rectally.
- Blood pressure is measured using a sphygmomanometer.
Abuse Awareness
- Physical abuse includes actions like slapping or pinching a resident.
- Psychological abuse can involve inappropriate comments about a resident's condition.
Emergency and Safety Protocols
- A transfer belt is a safety device used for moving residents safely.
- In cases of fire, the first action should be to remove residents from danger.
Patient Rights and Ethics
- Respecting resident privacy demonstrates ethical behavior.
- Residents have the right to participate in their care planning and decision-making.
Health Conditions and Care Strategies
- Contracture is a painful permanent shortening of a muscle or tendon.
- Residents with diabetes must adhere strictly to their dietary instructions.
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
- Nursing assistants are prohibited from prescribing medications.
- OBRA mandates a minimum of 75 hours of training for nursing assistants.
Care Techniques and Restorative Needs
- Rehabilitative care aims to restore or improve function post-illness or injury.
- Occupational therapists assist residents in learning to use adaptive devices.
Fluid Management
- Fluid balance means taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid, crucial for overall health.
- An ostomy bag should be emptied whenever stool is eliminated to maintain hygiene.
Terminology and Measurement Conversions
- NPO stands for Nothing by Mouth, an important instruction in healthcare.
- Conversions: 4 ounces equals about 120 milliliters, and 1900 hours converts to 7:00 PM in standard time.
Conclusion and Ongoing Education
- Continuous training and staying updated on protocols, including practicing proper handwashing and maintaining patient dignity, are essential for effective nursing assistant duties.
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