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| Where do you place the resident's meal tray |
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| Where is the tympanic temperature taken |
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| Ear But placed no deeper than 1/4 to 1/2 inch |
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| Where do you check temperature for most acute measurement if not contraindicated |
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Definition
| Rectal *** The nursing person MUST hold the thermometer at all times while in rectum |
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| Normal Respiratory Rate for Adults |
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| How do you convert ounces (oz) to milliliters (ML) |
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Multiply oz. by 30
5 oz. X 30 = 150 ml |
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| What is an indwelling urinary catheter |
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Definition
A catheter that remains inside the person for an extended amount of time
held in place by a small balloon filled with normal saline |
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| What does an oxygen concentrator do? |
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Definition
| Changes room air into oxygen |
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| What MUST you do to the scale prior to weighing a resident? |
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Definition
| Balance the scale at ZERO |
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Definition
Pressure ulcers
Immobility
Incontinence
Contractures
Depression |
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| What are some alternatives to restraints? |
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Definition
Activities
Tasks
Toileting
Providing food and liquids
Check and eliminate pain |
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| The NAs role in IV care is: |
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Definition
| Observing and reporting THE same with any tube placed in the body (catheter, Tube feeding) |
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TRUE of FALSE:
Non-sterile dressing are used to cover draining wounds |
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Definition
| FALSE, non-sterile dressing are used for dry wounds |
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True or False:
It is appropriate to place a catheter drainage bag on the floor or higher than the level of the resident's hips/bladder |
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Definition
FALSE:
Must not be on the floor (infection control)
MUST be below hip/bladder level (prevents from flowing back into the bladder) |
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| What is Hypertension (HTN) |
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TRUE of FALSE:
Pain is what the person says it is and may be different for each person. |
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| When is the BEST time to count the pulse rate? Why |
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Definition
| After counting respiration while the fingers are still on the wrist so that the resident is not aware that you are checking Resp and will breath normally |
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| What is a Clean Catch urine Specimen |
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Definition
| Mid stream- don't use the first or last |
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True or False:
Some times changing positions can decrease pain |
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Definition
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| How should you roll dirty linens? |
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Definition
| The dirty side in and the clean side out |
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| What do you when you leave a resident? |
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Definition
| Give them the signal, Make sure wheels are locked, bed is in the lowest safest position and you wash your hands |
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| If part of the NA's job is helping with admitting a new resident, how might they help the resident get to know other residents? |
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Definition
| the NA could introduce the resident to other residents as well as staff |
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| Restraints are allowed ONLY with what? |
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Definition
| A doctor's (NP, PA) order and NOT for staff convenience |
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| What are the different colors on the thermometer and what do they tell us. |
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Definition
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| What are the different types of urinary catheters? |
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Definition
Indwelling (remains in bladder, held in by a small balloon)
Straight (goes in and drains urine and is immediately removed) |
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| Which is the most common pulse area |
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Definition
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| Where is the radial pulse found |
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Definition
| Around the wrist on the thumb side |
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| Where is the brachial pulse found |
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Definition
| At the elbow fold or near on the pinky side |
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| Repetitive tasks may be used as an alternative to what? |
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Definition
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| How do you treat a resident that is LBGTQ |
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Definition
| The same as every other resident, who respect, dignity and know they have the right to self determination and choice |
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| Axillary temperature is not as accurate as other sites, where is the axillary temperature taken |
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