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| Why is it important that sheets be kept wrinkle free? |
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| It helps prevent skin tears and pressure sores. |
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| It is a device that replaces a missing body part. |
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| How do you convert ounces (oz) to milliliters (ml) or cubic centimeter (cc)? |
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| It is a healthcare setting for people who have 6 months or left to live. |
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| Exercises that put joints through its full arc of motion. |
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| What is another word for high blood pressure? |
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| What does scope of practice mean? |
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| Defines the things that healthcare providers are legally allowed to do and how to do them correctly. |
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| What responsibilities are outside a NA's scope of practice? |
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| NA's are not allowed to give medications, insert/remove tubes, change sterile dressings, give tube feedings. |
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| What are Standard Precautions? |
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| A method of infection control in which all blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes are treated as if they were infected with an infectious disease. |
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| _____________ care helps restore a patient to the highest level of functioning possible. |
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| What is the difference between rehabilitation and restorative care? |
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| Rehabilitation care is managed by a professional and helps restore a person to the highest possible level of functioning (Improve function/help get better). Restorative care is to keep the resident at the level achieved by rehabilitative services (maintain function/not get worse). |
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| It is created for each resident and helps a resident achieve his/her goals. It outlines the steps and tasks the care team must perform. It states how often these tasks should be performed and specifics about how the tasks should be carried out. |
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| Should a NA perform an activity if it is not on the care plan? |
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| No. A NA should only perform activities that are listed on the care plan. |
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| What are guidelines regarding restraints? |
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A doctor must prescribe a restraint
It is against the law for staff to use restraints for convenience or to discipline a resident. |
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| What is the last sense to leave the body? |
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| What is the normal range for blood pressure? |
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| How can a NA assist a resident who is incontinent? |
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Follow toileting schedules
Answer call lights immediately.
Provide good skin care. |
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| Define good body mechanics. |
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Definition
When lifting a heavy object-spread your feet shoulder width apart, bend your knees, and pull the object close to your body (level with your pelvis).
Do not twist when moving an object.
Assume a good stance when assisting a resident to sit, stand,or walk.
If you are making the bed, adjust the bed to a comfortable height (usually waist high). |
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| What is a phantom sensation? |
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| Pain or feeling from a body part that has been amputated; cause by remaining nerve endings. |
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| What is a fracture pan and when should it be used? |
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| A bedpan that is flatter than a regular bed pan and is used by someone who cannot raise his/her hips onto a regular bedpan. |
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| What can cause an insulin reaction? |
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| Also called hypoglycemia. Results from either too much insulin or too little food. |
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| NA's are required to have at least ____ hours of training as a requirement of OBRA. |
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| What are three guidelines for caring for someone who is mentally ill? |
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Observe residents carefully for changes in condition or abilities.
Support the resident and his/her family and friends.
Encourage residents to do as much for themselves as possible. |
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| How often should a NA change the sheets on a resident's bed? |
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| Whenever they are soiled, wrinkled or damp. |
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| What is chain of command and what is its purpose? |
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| It describes the line of authority and helps to make sure that residents get proper health care. |
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| What are guideline for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior? |
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Be matter of fact; do not over react.
Try to distract the resident or take the resident to a private area. |
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| If a NA suspects a resident is being abused he/she MUST... |
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| Immediately report his/her suspicions to the nurse. |
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| What are Transmission Based Precautions? |
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| Method of infection control used when caring for persons who are infected or suspected of being infected with a disease. Also called Isolation Precautions. |
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| What is a NA's scope of practice regarding IV's? |
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| NA's are not allowed to insert, remove or change IV lines. |
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| When should a NA perform PROM? |
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| When a resident cannot move on his/her own. |
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| What is the first thing a NA should do if there is a fire? |
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| Transfer the residents to safety. |
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| What are the barriers to communication? |
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Resident does not hear or understand you.
Slang words/expressions
Cliches
Giving Advice
Asking "Why" or "Yes/No" questions.
Resident speaks a different language. |
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| Who helps a resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating and dressing? |
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| What are the guidelines for giving oral care to an unconscious resident? |
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Turn resident on side or head to the side.
Place emesis basin next tot he cheek and chin for excess fluid.
Dip swab in cleaning solution and squeeze excess liquid to prevent aspiration. |
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| What should a NA observe and report regarding the musculoskeletal system |
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Changes in resident's ability to perform ROM exercises.
Pain during movement
White, shiny, red or warm areas over a joint. |
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| How can a NA promote a resident's independence? |
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Encourage resident to as much as possible for him/herself.
Encourage self-care no matter how long it takes.
Allow residents to make choices-respect their right to make choices. |
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| How should a NA treat a minor burn? |
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Definition
| Use cool, clean water to decrease skin temperature and prevent further injury. |
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| What is confidentiality? How does it differ from privacy? |
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| Confidentiality is the legal and ethical principle of keeping information private. Privacy is related to care. |
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| Before a NA leaves the room, he/she needs to make sure that the resident's ______ _______ is within reach. |
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| How often should a NA reposition a resident? |
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| Each time a NA repositions a resident what should they observe and report? |
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| Any changes in the resident's skin |
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| _____ is the most essential nutrient for life. |
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| Something found in food that provides energy, promotes growth, health and repair, and helps regulate metabolism. |
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| What are the 6 nutrients. |
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| Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Water |
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| What are the food groups? |
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| Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Milk, Meat and Beans |
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| What is the function of the nervous system? |
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| It senses and interprets information from outside the body. |
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| What should a NA respond to a resident having a seizure? |
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Lower person to the floor. Lay them on their side.
Do not leave the person unattended unless you must do so to get medical help.
Do no restrain the person.
Do not give liquids or foods.
When seizure is over, check breathing |
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| The ability to think logically and quickly. |
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| How can a NA help residents with their spiritual needs? |
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Learn about residents' religions/beliefs. Listen carefully.
Respect residents' decisions to participate in or refrain from food related rituals.
Report to the nurse any desire to see clergy and allow privacy.
If residents are religious, encourage participation in religious services. |
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| Name three guidelines for assisting a resident with Alzheimer's Disease to dress. |
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Definition
Show the resident clothing to put to put on and encourage to pick clothes to wear.
Lay out clothes in the order in which they should be put on.
Do not rush the resident |
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| What is the difference between clean catch and routine urine specimen? |
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| A clean catch or midstream urine does not collect the beginning or the end of the urine stream. A regular urine specimen collect the entire urine stream. |
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| The same amount of fluid intake and fluid output. |
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| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
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| What are three guidelines for caring for someone with COPD? |
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Help residents sit upright or lean forward.
Be calm and supportive
Use good infection control |
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| Serious wound resulting from skin breakdown; also known as a bed sore or decubitus ulcer. |
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| What is the first sign that a pressure sore may be developing? |
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| Pale, white, reddened, or purple skin |
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| ____ _______ is the most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of disease. |
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| What are the 4 ways you can take someone's temperature? |
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| Oral, Tympanic, Rectal, Axillary |
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| What is the most accurate way to take a temperature? |
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| What can effect food preference? |
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| Culture, ethnicity, income, education, religion and geography. |
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| The permanent stiffening of a joint or muscle. |
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| Name three complications of diabetes? |
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| Heart attack, stroke, impaired wound healing, kidney damage, nerve damage, vision loss/blindness. |
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| What can a NA do if a resident begins to fall? |
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| Never try to catch a falling resident. Use your body to slide him/her to the floor. |
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| What is an important thing to remember when providing care to a resident with Alzheimer's Disease who is violent? |
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| When should a NA wear gloves? |
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| Whenever liquids are involved |
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| How can HIV be transmitted? |
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| It is a sexually transmitted disease. It is also spread through infected blood, infected needles, or to a fetus from an infected mother. |
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| What is the critical element for "Assists with Use of Bedpan." |
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| Places bedpan correctly under client's buttocks. |
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| It is an artificial opening in the body. |
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| What is a NA's scope of practice regarding catheters? |
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| NA's are not allowed to insert or remove catheters |
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| Pain is also known as the _____ _____ ____. It is a personal experience and is different for each person. |
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| Name three guidelines for good skin care. |
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Report changes in resident's skin
Provide regular, daily care for skin to keep it clean and dry.
Do not pull residents across sheets during transfers. |
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| When dressing a resident with an affected side, which side should be dressed first? |
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| The affected side should be dressed first. |
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| What is a resident right regarding mail? |
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| Do not open open a resident's mail or look through a resident's belongings. |
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| A NA is assisting a resident who has had a stroke to walk. On what side of the body should the NA stand? |
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| The resident's weaker side. |
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| What are three guidelines for communicating with a resident who is visually impaired? |
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Make sure glasses are clean and worn
Knock on the door and identify yourself when you enter the room.
Always tell the resident what you are doing when you are providing care. |
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| What are three guidelines for communicating with a resident who is hearing impaired? |
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Reduce or remove noise (TVs, radios, loud speech).
Speak clearly and slowly. Directly face the resident.
Keep the pitch of your voice low. |
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| What position should a resident be in to eat? |
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Definition
| Sitting in a reclined position- 45 degrees. |
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| How can a NA prevent falls? |
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Keep all walkways free of clutter.
Lock wheelchairs before helping residents in and out of them.
have residents wear non-slip, sturdy shoes. Make sure shoe laces are tied. |
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| Name the different positions a resident can be placed. |
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| Lateral, Sims', Supine, Prone, Fowler's |
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| How do you prevent a UTI for a female resident? |
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Definition
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| If a resident is wearing a catheter where should the drainage bag be placed? |
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| The bag must be placed lower than the hips or bladder. |
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| What is a physician's role on a resident's care team? |
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Definition
| Diagnose disease and prescribe treatment. |
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| Protected Health Information |
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| Who is allowed to see a resident's PHI? |
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Definition
| People who need the information for care or processing records. |
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| Any treatment, intentional or not, that causes harm to a person's body. |
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| What is psychological abuse? |
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| Emotionally harming a person by threatening, scaring, humiliating, intimidating, isolating, insulting, or treating him/her as a child. |
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| How do you convert standard time to military time? |
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Definition
| Add 12 to the standard time. |
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| What does Normal Change of Aging mean? |
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Definition
| Changes a body goes through as it ages. It does mean that a person may become dependent, ill or inactive. |
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| Where should a transfer belt be placed on a resident? |
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| Around the waist, over the resident's clothing. |
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