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1
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what is ADL

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activities of daily living

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What is OBRA

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Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

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what is the purpose of OBRA

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designed to improve quality of life of residents living in a nursing home environment

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What does the north carolina board of nursing administrative code do

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defines range of function for nurse aide in north carolina

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what does the north carolina board of nursing do

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provides list of tasks that fall within the range of function for nurse aides in north carolina

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what are the five rights of delegation

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right task, right circumstance, right person, right direction, right supervision

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what are some examples of basic nursing skills

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monitor, document, report, manage pain, dressing changes

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what can the nurse aide do while assisting with personal care needs

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observe skin, mobility, comfort and cognition

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what is the nurse aides role with interpersonal skills

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empathize, anticipate needs, unique individuals, patience, respectful, positive attitude, communicate effectively

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what are the qualities of an effective team

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comfortable and relaxed, two way communication, trusting, understood

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what is afebrile

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without a fever

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what is apnea

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no breathing

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what is bradycardia

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a pulse rate less than 60 beats per minute

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what is bradypnea

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a respiratory rate less than 12 breaths per minute

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what is centigrade

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metric scale used to measure temperature, expressed in degrees

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what is cheynestrokes

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alternating periods of slow, irregular breathing and rapid, shallow breathing, plus short periods of absent breathing

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what is diastole

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the resting phase of the heart when the heart fills with blood

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18
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what is dyspnea

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painful or difficult breathing

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19
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what is eupnea

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normal breathing

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20
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febrile

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with a fever

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21
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what is hypertension

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high blood pressure

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22
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what is hyperventilation

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rapid breathing

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what is hypotension

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low blood pressure

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what is orthostatic hypotension

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abnormal low blood pressure occuring when the resident suddenly stands up, resident complains of weakness, faintness, dizzy, and seeing spots

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what is systole

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the working phase of the heart when the heart is pumping blood to the body

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what is tachycardia

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a pulse rate more than 100 beats

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what is tachypnea

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a respiratory rate more than 20 breaths per minute

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28
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what is edema

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when fluid intake is more than fluid output and body tissues swell with water

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29
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what is an emesis basin

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a plastic, shallow basin shaped like a kidney that fits against the resident’s neck and collects body fluids when a resident is nauseated and during mouthcare

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30
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what are your vital signs

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temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure

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31
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what is the 5th vital sign

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pain

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32
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what is the rate of normal respiration

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12-20 breaths per minute

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33
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what is the cardiovascular system

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continuous movement of blood through the body

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34
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what do veins do

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carry blood with waste products away from the cells and to the heart

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35
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what do arteries do

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carry blood with oxygen and nutrients away from the heart and to the cells

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36
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what can cause a change in your blood pressure

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activity, position, lifestyle choice, stress, injury, medication

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37
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what are some genetic factors that affect blood pressure

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age, gender

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38
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what is the sytolic

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top number

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39
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what is the diastolic

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bottom number

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40
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what is the normal range for blood pressure

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90-119
60-79

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41
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when is someone in the hypertension range

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130 and up
80

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42
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when is someone in the hypotension range

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less than 90
60

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43
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what do the long lines on a cuff count as? and the short ones?

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10
2

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44
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how much should you inflate a bp cuff

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160-180
no more than 200

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45
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what are some factors affecting temperature

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age, illness, stress, environment, exercise, time of day

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46
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when should you not take an oral temperature

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unconscious
mouth surgery
injury
confused
seizure
oxygen
mouth breather

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47
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when should you not take rectal temperature

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rectal problem
heart disease
confused

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48
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what should your oral temperature be

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98.6

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49
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what should your rectal temperature be

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99.6

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50
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how many ml of fluids do adults need to survive

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1500 ml

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51
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what happens when fluid intake is higher than output

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edema

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52
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what are the symptoms of dehydration

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rapid, weak pulse, irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, strong urine, dry mouth, weightloss, weakness, dizzy, headache, confusion

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53
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what is one ounce equal to

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one ml

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54
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what is aseptic

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clean

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55
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what is a norovirus

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a contagious gastrointestinal illness

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56
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what is a localized infection

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an infection found in one part of the body and symptoms are limited to that one part of the body

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57
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what is a systemic infection

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an infection that affects an entire body

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58
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what are the symptoms of a respiratory infection

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fever
sniffling
coughing
mucus

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what are the symptoms of a bladder infection

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fever, pain during urination, strong urine

60
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what is the chain of infection

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causative agent
reservoir
portal of exit
mode of transportation
portal of entry
susceptible host

61
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what is the causative agent

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bacteria, virus, fungus, parasite

62
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what is a reservoir

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places germs grow
blood, skin, digestive track

63
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what is a portal of exit

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nose, mouth, gastrointestinal tract, skin

64
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what are modes of transportation

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touch, blood, sputum, pus, saliva, stool, vomit, bites, fluids

65
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what is portal of entry

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nose, mouth, gastrointestinal tract, breaks in skin

66
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what is susceptible host

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age, chronic illness, cuts, fatigue, poor nutrition, stress

67
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what is a HAI or nosocomial infection

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an infection that a resident gets while staying in a health care setting

68
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what is the point of care

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when the resident, nurse aide and care are all involved

69
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when do you need to wash your hands

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before touching resident
before procedure
fluid exposure risk
after touching
arrive at work
after restroom
eating
gloving
trash
leaving work
blowing nose
sneezing
touching hair

70
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what are the rules when handling sharps

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wear gloves
never recap
only sharps container
never when full

71
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what are the three types of transmission

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contact
droplet
airborne

72
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what is a norovirus

A

gastrointestinal infection
hand sanitizer not effective
no vaccination
contagious for three days

73
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what is BEFAST

A

stroke symptoms
eyes, face, arms, speech, time.

74
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what is PASS

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pull the pin, aim at fire, squeeze handle, sweep at base

75
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What is RACE

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remove resident, activate alarm, contain fire, extinguish

76
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what is a hazard

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anything in the residents environment that may cause illness or injury

77
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what is the nurse aides role in safety

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maintain temp
bright lights
unit clean
report unsafe conditions
low bed, call bell, lock wheelchair

78
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what is the definition of a fall

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unintentionally coming to rest on the ground.
any sudden, uncontrollable descent from a higher level to a lower level which may result in injury

79
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what are intrinsic factors

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those risk factors that result from the residents inner being

80
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what are extrinsic factors

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those risk factors that result from those things outside resident

81
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what is elopement

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when a resident leaves the facility without the staffs knowledge

82
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what is a cerebrovascular accident CVA

A

stroke
blood supply to brain is blocked

83
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what is a seizure

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involuntary contractions of muslces, small area or entire body

84
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what is the nurse aides role with seizures

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record time and stop
cradle head
put on gloves
loosen clothing
dont restrain

85
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what is a tort

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a wrong commited against a person or property

86
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what is a malpractice

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giving care for which you are not legally allowed

87
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what is negligence

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actions or failure to act or give proper care

88
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what is assault

A

act of threatening to touch without consent

89
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what is battery

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touching a person without consent

90
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what are the types of consent

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written, verbal, implied

91
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what kinds of consent can a nurse aide recieve

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verbal, implied

92
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what is defamation

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false statement made to third person that causes a person shame or ridicule

93
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what are symptoms of neglect

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dehydration, malnutrition, pressure ulcers, personal hygiene

94
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what are symptoms of physical abuse

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sprains, bruises, fear, withdrawn, wounds, change in behavior

95
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what are symptoms of emotional abuse

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emotionally upset
extremely withdrawn
shamed
depressed
trembling
unusual behavior

96
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what are examples of emotional abuse

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intimidation, mocking, sexual harrasment, verbal threats, harrasment, social isolation

97
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what is symptoms of exploitation

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sudden new caretaker
increasingly helpless

98
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what is HCPR? what do they do

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health care personnel registry
lists pending allegations and substantial finding of nurse aides
negative consequences

99
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what is an obudsman

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person assigned to their district who supports or promotes their intrests

100
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what is nurse aides role in ethics

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good judgement, be honest, report abuse, empathy, provide high quality care

101
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what is dignity

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quality or state of being worthy of esteem or self respect

102
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what is the importance of dignity

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promotes sense of self importance
promote quality of life
positive self worth

103
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what is nurse aides role in dignity

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explain procedure to resident
respect room and items
be patient
encourage resident
dont judge
empathetic
assist to activities
knock on door

104
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what is defecation

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process of emptying the rectum of feces

105
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what is basic restorative care

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care provided after rehabilitation. goal to maintain function that had been restored

106
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what is the importance of restorative care

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maintain previous abilities
encourage resident to do as much on own
productive lifestyle
adapt to limitations

107
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what is a prosthetic

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replacement for loss of body part

108
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what is a orthotic device

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artificial device that replaces a body part and helps with function and appearance

109
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what is a supportive device

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special equipment that helps a disabled or ill resident with movement

110
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what are some examples of prosthetic devices

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implanted lens, cochlear implants, hip prosthesis

111
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what are some examples of orthotic devices

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artificial eye, eyeglasses, contact lenses, breast

112
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what is examples of a supportive device

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canes, walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, motorized chairs

113
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what is a assistive device

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special equipment that helps a disabled or ill resident perform activities of daily living

114
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what are some examples of assistive devices

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bed cradles, footboards, angled utensils, sipper cup, food gaurd, electric toothbrush

115
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defecation

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empty the rectum of feces

116
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what is the importance of bowel and bladder training

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embarresing for resident
limits lifestyle
odor prevents family

117
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what is nurse aides role in bladder training

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keep record
answer call lights
dont rush
be positive
be supportive
dont scold
encourage fiber
keep clean

118
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how much fluid is used in an enema

A

5oo ml

119
Q

what is metastasis

A

when a cancer spreads to other parts of the body by breaking off and traveling to other parts of the body.

120
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pressure injury stage 1

A

redness over bony prominence

121
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pressure injury stage 2

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skin loss, blister or shallow redish pink ulcer

122
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pressure injury stage 3

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skin loss, slough, dead soft tissue

123
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pressure injury stage 4

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skin and tissue loss, bone exposure, eschar

124
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stasis dermatitis

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a skin condition affecting lower legs and ankles that occurs from a buildup of fluid under the skin and causes problems with circulation

125
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contracture

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permanent shortening of muscle resulting in immovable joints

126
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osteoporosis

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loss of bone density causing bones to become porous and brettile, resulting in bones breaking easily

127
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dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

128
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expressive aphasia

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trouble communicating thoughts by speech or writing

129
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hemiparesis

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weakness on one side of body

130
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hemiplegia

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paralysis one one side of body

131
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paraplegia

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complete loss of function occurs to the lower body

132
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paresis

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loss of use of muscle function affecting only part of body

133
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quadriplegia

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complete loss of function occurs to lower and upper body, plus trunk

134
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receptive aphasia

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difficulty understanding spoken or written words

135
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angina pectoris

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chest pain occuring when the heart muslce is not getting enough oxygen due to narrowed blood vessels, brought about by excersize, stress, excitement, or digesting a big meal

136
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atherosclerosis

A

arteries harden to plaque buildup from fatty deposits

137
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coronary artery disease

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a condition in which blood vessels in the coranary arteries narrow, lowering blood supply to the heart and depriving it of oxygen

138
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myocardial infraction

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a condition where the heart muscle does not receive enough blood and lacks oxygen, causing damage or death to that area of the heart

139
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varicose veins

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enlarged, twisted veins usually in the legs

140
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emphysema

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chronic, progressive disease of the lungs causing irreversible damage, usually resulting from chronic bronchitis and smoking

141
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colostomy

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a surgically created opening through the abdomen into large intestine to allow stool to be expelled into a bag affixed to the abdomen

142
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flatulence

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gas

143
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gastritis

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inflammation of the stomach lining

144
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peristalsis

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involuntary contractions that move food through the digestive system

145
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ulcerative colitis

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chronic inflammatory disease of large intestine

146
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benign prostatic hypertrophy

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enlargement of prostate gland, a donut shaped structure around the male urethra, leading to urinary dysfunction

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