LAB STUFF
When washing a resident's feet, the water should be?
Warm
What is cyanosis
Bluish tint to skin and mucous membranes
A complication of a restraint put on too loose can be?
Strangulation
When collecting a sputum specimen, what should you report and record?
Time the specimen was collected and color
A person needs to eat a diet high in protein. What does protein do for the body?
Tissue growth and repair
Masks and gowns are contaminated when.....
Wet
Respirations are more than 20, what is that called
Tachypnea
Before applying a restraint, the person must be in.....?
Good alignment
When do you collect a random urine specimen
Anytime in a 24 hr period
The best way to look professional at work is to
Follow the agency's dress code
When putting on a resident's clothing who has weakness, the clothing should be put on what side first?
Strong side
The lack or absence of breathing is called?
Apnea
What type of knot should be tied when tying restraints
Quick release knot
What is the only urine specimen that requires pericare prior to collection
Mid stream or Clean catch
When should the nurse assistant record the patient's intake and output
End of their shift
What is an apical pulse and how long do you count it?
1 minute
What is the medical term for chest pain?
Angina
What type of restraint can be used for someone who is pulling out their I.V.
Mitt or wrist restraint
Your forget to collect the 12 p.m. urine specimen for a patient on a 24 urine collection. What do you do?
Tell the nurse
You can refuse to do a delegated task if....
It is not in your job description
The head of the bed is raised 30 degrees, what is this called?
Semi-fowlers
A fracture where the bone has poked through the skin is called?
An open or compound fracture
A restraint always needs a......
Doctor's order
What is a random urine specimen used for?
Urinalysis
The person has a pulse rate below 60. What is this called
Bradycardia