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1
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How many hours of class does AR require to be certified?

A

90

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2
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How many hours of class does the Government require to be certified?

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75

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3
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Developmental disabilities are often younger than 65. Which is often the longest stay. T or F?

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True.

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4
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Some residents stay for less than 6 months. T or F?

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True

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5
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2/3 of residents care is 6 months or longer. T or F?

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True.

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6
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CNA’s can diagnose disease or disability and prescribed treatment. T or F?

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False. A doctor diagnoses and prescribes treatment.

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7
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What does DON stand for? & what do they do?

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Director of Nursing. They manage all nursing staff at a facility.

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8
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What is a scope of practice?

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Defines the tasks that health care providers are legally allowed to do as permitted by state or federal laws.

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9
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Who are more at risk to choke?

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Babies and older adults.

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10
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What does OBRA stand for?

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The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act requires that residents in long-term care facilities have a right to a safe environment.

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11
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What is assault?

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It is a threat to harm a person, resulting in the person feelings fearful that he or she will be harmed.

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12
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What is battery?

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It is the intentional touching of a person without his or her consent.

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13
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How often does state come in for check?

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9-15 months.

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14
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What do you do when working with a new resident/hall?

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Ask for care plan.

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15
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What are mucus membranes?

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They are the membrane that line the bodies cavity’s that open to the outside of the body. Ex) mouth, eyes, nose, rectum and genitals.

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16
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What is standard precaution?

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It means treating blood, body fluids, non-intact skin (like abrasions, acne, open sores and mucus membranes) as if they were infected.

17
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What are the steps to correctly put on PPE? (personal protective equipment)

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Gown, mask&goggles, then gloves.

18
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What are the steps to removing PPE? (personal protective equipment)

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Gloves, mask&goggles, gown.

19
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What is Disinfection?

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It is a process that kills pathogens, but DOES NOT destroy ALL pathogens. It only reduces the pathogen to a level that is considered NOT infectious. Disinfection is carried out with pasteurization or chemical germicides.

20
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What is sterilization?

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Kills ALL microorganisms.

21
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What are the 3 categorizes of transmission based precautions?

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Airborne, Droplet, and Contact.

22
Q

HBV (hepatitis B) vaccine is given for free to NA’s. T or F?

A

True

23
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HCV (hepatitis C) has a vaccine. T or F?

A

False. There is NO vaccine for HCV.

24
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What does PASS stand for?

A

(P)ull the pin
(A)im at the base of fire when spraying.
(S)queeze the handle.
(S)weep back and fourth at the base of the fire.

25
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What does RACE stand for?

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(R)emove anyone in danger if you’re not.
(A)ctivate alarm or call 911.
(C)ontain the fire if possible by closing all doors and windows.
(E)xtinguish the fire, or the fire department will extinguish it. Evacuate the area if instructed to do so.

26
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What does Dyspnea mean?

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Difficulty breathing.

27
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What does Dysphagia mean?

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Difficulty swallowing.

28
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What does Dysuria mean?

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Difficulty urinating.

29
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What is the main goal during a seizure?

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Make sure the resident is safe.

30
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What does F.A.S.T stand for?

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(F)ace: is one side of the face drooping? Is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the smile uneven?
(A)rms: Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Check to see if one arm is drifting downwards.
(S)peech: Is the persons speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak? Can the person be understood? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence and see if it is repeated correctly?
(T)ime: Is of the upmost importance when responding to a stroke. If the person shows any symptoms above, report to the nurse immediately.

31
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What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

A

A chronic inflammatory disorder affecting many joints, including those in the hands and feet.
In rheumatoid arthritis, the body’s immune system attacks its own tissue, including joints. In severe cases, it attacks internal organs.

Usually affects the smaller joints first, then progresses to larger ones.

32
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The higher the injury on the spinal cord, the greater the loss of function. T or F?

A

True.

33
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Urine is normally light or pale in color. It should be clear, not cloudy and have a faint smell. T or F?

A

True.

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