Practice Test Flashcards
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Who’s is he NA’s supervisor?
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Licensed nurse
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Requirements for NA certification are:
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State and federal regulations
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Who develops the residents plan of care?
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Care team
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What is the care teams goal?
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To provide physical and emotional support for each resident
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Who is likely to spend the most time with a resident?
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NA
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As a team member, the NA’s role is:
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To coordinate care with them members
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And NA is attending a team conference about a resident in her care. An important contribution she could make would be:
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To share information about the resident
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Who is the MOST important member of the care team?
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Resident
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What should NAs do if they are unable to work?
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Notify the supervisor as soon as possible
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Getting along with Co-worker includes:
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Being dependable
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How important is the NA’s attitude to each resident’s well- being?
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Very important
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Confidentiality applies to which of the following?
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All medical, personal, and financial issues
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Which of the following applies to a resident’s belongings?
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Legal actions may result of possessions are lost or stolen
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Residents often share private information with NAs. If the NA shares this information with other residents, it violates:
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Confidentiality
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Which of the following behaviors is NOT acceptable?
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Verbal and physical abuse
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An NA is caring for Mr. Jones who is terminally ill. Another resident asks the NA, “Is it true that Mr. Jones is dying?” The NA’s BEST response would be:
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“I’m sorry, but I cannot discuss Mr. Jones’ condition with you.”
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What is the MOST important role for each resident’s family and friends?
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They provide emotional support for the resident
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What should you do if you are uncertain how to perform an assigned tasks?
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Ask for help
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What is the resident bill of rights?
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Legal document
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An NA can help residents with spiritual needs:
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By listening to them talk about their beliefs
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Which of the following is NOT a right?
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Not interfere with care
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If the NA disagrees with a resident’s lifestyle, the NA should:
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Respect the resident’s beliefs
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What is the job of an ombudsman?
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Impartial person who investigates complaints
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Mrs. Fleming prefers listening to music and reading rather than attending group activities. What should the NA do?
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Respect Mrs. Fleming’s wishes, and do not force her to attend activities
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Which of the following is MOST important when planning and providing care?
The resident's values, beliefs, cultural practices, and personality
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The NA needs to use the beside table for a procedure, and there are religious items on the table top. What should the NA do?
Explain that spaces needed, and ask the resident where to store the items
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Mrs. Taylor is crying when the NA enters her room. She claims the aide on night shift yelled at her and forced her into bed. What is the NA's BEST response?
"I will speak with my supervisor about the matter"
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A resident asks whether he is going to die. What is the NA's BEST response?
"I do not know the answer, but I will ask my supervisor to talk with you."
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When caring for a resident with different cultural beliefs than yours, it is important to remember:
Habits and cultural practices affect the way a person responds to care
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Every resident has the right to file complaints:
Without reprisal
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Legal action may be taken:
For not reporting suspected abuse
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What should you do if you observe someone abusing or neglecting a resident?
Report your observations immediately
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A resident is very upset and asks for the name of your supervisor do she can report you. What is your correct action?
Give her your supervisor's name
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Mrs. Haskell uses her call signal often during the night; then she forgets why she called. Your BEST response would be:
I will wait a minute, and maybe you can remember
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It is important to accept a resident's beliefs:
Even when you do not agree
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A persons most BASIC needs are:
Physical requirements
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How can the NA help a new resident adapt to the are facility?
Discuss activities and ask about preferences
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The way you treat resident's affects:
How they feel about themselves
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What is the BEST way to get to know each person in your care?
Take time to listen
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Why should you knock before entering a resident's room
To provide privacy and courtesy
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What should you do if a resident has trouble remembering your name?
Say your name whenever you enter the room
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What should a NA do when a resident is agitated?
Talk to him calmly and reassuringly
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Interaction between a resident and significant others should be:
Encouraged
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What is the FIRST action for an NA if a friend or relative wants to help care for s loved one?
Ask the resident
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When the NA enters the room, the resident is crying. How can the NA help?
Encourage her to talk
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How should the NA deal with a resident's sexuality?
Respect the need for privacy
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Mr. Dobbs, a resident,deliberately tries to make you angry. What is your BEST action?
Talk with your supervisor about the situation
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A group of residents is watching a movie when a combative resident begins to shout. What should the NA do?
Calmly urge the combative resident to leave the room
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Mrs. Austin becomes combative while the NA is helping her to dress. What should the NA do?
Talk calmly to her, and try to get help
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What is communication?
Sending and receiving messages
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What should the NA do when he or she feels frustrated or has problems dealing with difficult behavior?
Ask the supervisor for advice
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What is nonverbal communication?
Body language
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If the supervisor offers suggestions:
Accept the comments without being defensive
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All of the following indicate that you are listening EXCEPT:
Interrupting while the resident is talking
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Which of he following statements is BEST for checking whether a resident (who can speak) understands what you said?
Please repeat what I said
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What is the PRIMARY cause of defensive behavior?
Threat to self-image
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Difficult behavior is often linked to:
Unmet needs
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How can the NA communicate effectively with a resident who is hearing impaired?
Maintain eye contact and speak slowly
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How can you communicate effectively with a resident who is visually impaired?
Get her attention before talking
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To communicate with resident who is cognitively impaired, the NA should:
Use words that are simple and specific
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To communicate with a resident who is aphasic, the NA should:
Make the message clear without many details
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Whenever possible, the NA should;
Allow residents to make choices
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Encourage each resident to be:
As self-managing as possible
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Why is food lifting techniques important?
To prevent injuries
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Lifting correctly involves:
Holding the object close
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How should you position your feet for lifting?
Shoulder-width apart
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Ambulating means:
To walk
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Why is ambulating important?
Strengthens muscles and increases circulation
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To ambulate a resident who Is weak or unsteady, the BEST procedure is:
To walk beside the resident and use a gait belt
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Why frequent repositioning important?
To relieve pressure
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What is the MOST important requirement for positioning a resident?
Maintaining good body alignment
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How can the NA help prevent pressure ulcers?
Being observant
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What is the best way to check for proper body alignment when a resident is in bed?
Stand at the foot of the bed and observe whether the resident's hip, shoulder, and ear are in a straight line
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What is the prone position?
Lying on the stomach
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What is your BEST action to place a resident in the lateral position in bed?
Support the head, upper leg, thigh, and back with pillows
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Proper alignment for a resident who is sitting includes:
Positioning back of the knees slightly away from the edge of the chair
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What is the correct procedure for moving a resident up in bed?
Keep the resident's knees bent and feet flat
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To turn the resident toward you in a bed:
Place your hands on the shoulder and hip on the far side, and gently draw the person toward you
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What is the correct position for the NA while moving a resident in bed?
Keep feet apart and bend at the knees
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What is an important safety measure when transferring a resident from bed to wheelchair?
Have the wheelchair close to the bed with wheels locked
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An unconscious resident with s spinal injury needs to be transferred from bed to gurney. What is the SAFEST method to use?
Transfer board
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When is a gait belt used?
For ambulating
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Why should you check the care plan before moving the resident?
To check for any restrictions
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What is the purpose of universal/standard precautions?
To decrease the risk of spreading infection
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Universal/standard precautions apply:
To everyone
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All of the following are methods for controlling infection EXCEPT:
Transmission
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The single MOST effective method for preventing the spread of disease is:
To use good hand-washing techniques
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Medical asepsis is:
Procedures for decreasing pathogens
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Which of the following could be signs of infection?
Chills, loss of appetite
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Why is hand washing important?
It prevent the spread of infection
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The best way to reduce the spread of infection is
To wash your hands with hot soapy water for 20 seconds
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Turn a water faucet on our off
With clean paper towel
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Reducing the spread of germs includes all the the following except
Coming to work when you are ill
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Wearing gloves while giving personal care is necessary
To protect you and the resident from the spread of germs
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Germs are most commonly found
In moist warm areas
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Where are microorganisms found
Everywhere
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What is a pathogen
A disease producing organism
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How is hepatitis B virus transmitted
Blood and body fluids
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How is HIV generally transmitted
Sexual contact for sharing needles and syringe
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Vaccine can prevent
HBV
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The virus that causes AIDS is
HIV
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Which of the following handwashing procedures is incorrect
Rub your hands vigorously to dry them
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Personal productive Equipment refers to
Disposable gloves face Mask and gloves
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Face Mask should be worn
To prevent possible exposure to splashing blood or body fluids
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What is the correct procedure for Wearing disposable gloves
Wash your hands before and after wearing gloves
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What is the purpose of isolation
To protect residence visitors and workers from infection
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Which of the following statements is not true
You should avoid all contact with anyone who is infected
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Important guidelines for weighing a resident include all the following except
Weighing after bathing
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What is the correct procedure for weighing with a standing balance scale
Begin with both weights at zero
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Which of the following is incorrect for measuring height with a standing balance scale
Ask the resident to face the skill
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Why is weighing and measuring important
Changes may indicate health issues
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A resident has lost 5 pounds since yesterday morning which of the following is an NA's best action
Record the weight and report the weight change to the supervisor
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Resident weighs 110 pounds what is his or her weight in kilograms
50 kg
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A resident is 66 inches tall what is the measurement in feet and inches
5'6"
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The NA is recording intake and output someone empty the urinal without recording The amount what should the NA do
Ask the person that empty the urinal how much was empty and chart that amount
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A resident drink 4 ounces of coffee with 2 teaspoons of cream added what is the intake in cubic centimeters
130 cc
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What is personal hygiene
Cleanliness
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To give a bed bath
Gather equipment
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What is perineal care
Cleaning the genitalia and rectum
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Military time is
Based on a 24 hour time period
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The NA is instructed to give oral care at 09:00 and 21:00 (military time) in standard time this is
9:00am and 9:00 pm
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A new NA is assisting with a bed bath and she removed all of the residents cover and clothing before you arrive what is your best action
Cover the resident to void embarrassment and chilling and tell the resident what you are going to do
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Mrs cross is tired angry and refusing her bath today what is your best response
If you would rather not bathe now I will come back later
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Miss Benson has been unconscious for several days you are going to give her a bed bath and her husband is present what should you do
Explain to Mrs Benson and her husband what you are going to do
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Which right have you violated if you do not close the door during a residents bath
Privacy
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The most important consideration before assisting the resident into the tub bath is
To test the temperature of the water
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What is the procedure for addressing a resident who has a weak side
Dress the weaker side first
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If the resident is slow and dressing what should the NA do
Allowed time for the resident to dress as independently as possible
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If a resident needs help putting on elastic stockings
She should be laying down
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Which of the following should be included every time an NA provides foot care
Examine feet daily and look for skin breakdown
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How often should the NA provide foot care
Daily
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What is the first step for nail care
Tell the resident what you're going to do
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What is the best time for shaving
After bathing
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Teeth should be brushed
At least twice daily
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How often should mouth care be given to an unconscious resident
Every two hours
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Whenever dentures are out of the mouth
Keep dentures moist
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Hair care includes
Reporting scalp irritation's
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Aging skin needs
Gentle care
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It is important for ages skin to be
Clean and dry
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How often should residence be repositioned to relieve pressure
At least every two hours
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Which areas are most likely to develop pressure ulcers
Elbow and other bony areas
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What should you do if the resident complains of discomfort or pain
Report the residence concerns
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Why is sleep important
To repair the bodies wear and tear
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To place a bedpan for resident who is unable to assist the NA should
Turn the resident to one side and slide the bedpan against the buttocks then gently turn the resident back onto the pan
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If a resident is unable to use the bathroom the NA should
Stay nearby and check with the residence frequently
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What is incontinence
Loss of bowel and/or bladder control
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Ability to cope with pain
Is different with each person
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A burning sensation while voiding could be a symptom
Of urinary tract infection
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To function properly the body requires
Sufficient fluids
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What is edema
Too much fluid in the tissues
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Which of the following could be a sign of dehydration
Dark colored urine
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Which information must be recorded for accurate intake measurement
Fluids taken by mouth including soft foods that turn into liquid
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What it causes dehydration
To little fluid
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What is I/O
Intake and output
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What are the requirements for a routine urine specimen
Use is specimen cup or bedpan
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What is a stool specimen
Sample of feces
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When is the best time to collect sputum samples
Early-morning
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During a bowel movement the resident complains of pain what should you do
Report the problem to your supervisor
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Laxative do which of the following
Losing waste materials in the bowel
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What is a urinary catheter
Tube that drains urine from the bladder
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While having an Enema miss Johnson expresses the need to defecate what should you do
Stop the enema and assist mrs Johnson to the commode
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Drainage bags must be
Lower than the bladder
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NPO means
Nothing by mouth
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For resident on oxygen therapy the NA should not
Adjust the flow of oxygen
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Loss of urine control is
Urinary incontinence
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Before applying a dressing
Clean and dry the affected area
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What is the purpose of using a bandage
To prevent infection and promote healing
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What is the most important safety The caution for making an occupied bed
The Side rail on the opposite side of the bed is up and locked (if allowed by facility)
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