It is essential for an NA to make every resident feel as ___________ as possible, even if the resident’s culture or lifestyle is very different from his own.
What is comfortable?
an initial value that can be compared to future measurements.
What is baseline?
What is confusion or depression?
Upon admission, all personal items should be ________
What is inventoried?
Prior to leaving a residents room, the _____ _____ should always be within the resident’s reach.
What is call light?
When weighing a resident, the scale should be ______ ____ ________ before obtaining weight
What is balanced at zero?
When recording height, the measuring rod should be placed
What is flat on the residents head?
any change in weight should be reported__________
What is immediately?
It is a resident’s legal right to be informed of________
What is transfers?
NAs can help lessen residents’ fear and discomfort during exams by _________, ___________, and answering questions within their scope of practice
what is....
Listening
Being comforting
this is another name for a blood pressure cuff
what is a sphygmomanometer
This is used by a nurse or doctor to assess reflexes
What is reflex hammer
This device is used to evaluate a clients inner ear
What is otoscope?
What is gloves?
body position in which a person is flat on her back with her knees flexed and her feet flat on the bed.
What is dorsal recumbent position
body position in which a person lies on her back with her hips at the edge of an exam table; legs are flexed, and feet are in padded stirrups.
What is lithotomy position
body position in which the person is lying on her abdomen with her knees pulled towards the abdomen and her legs separated; arms are pulled up and flexed, and the head is turned to one side.
What is knee-chest position?
NAs should communicate to residents why exam positions are needed and _____ ______ the resident can expect to stay in the position
What is how long?
NAs should always _____ _____ before and after client care
What is wash hands?
If a resident is trying to communicate with you, you should always _____ and _______ the resident
What is listen and reassure?
Upon discharge, this should be documented (name 2)
What is...
•The vital signs at discharge
•Time of discharge
•Method of transport
•Who was with the resident
•What items the resident took with him (inventory checklist)
Assume you are an NA that has been asked to transport a urine specimen to the lab for testing. Prior to transporting the urine specimen, you should ensure it is ___________
What is properly labeled?
NAs must practice _________ precautions when caring for any resident
What is Standard?
How should an NA behave if she believes homosexuality is wrong?
What is maintain client dignity and respect?
It is important to always remember and not infringe on residents ______
What is rights?