Promotion of safety
True or False?
When a resident is suspected of abuse the NA should discuss the issue with the resident and ask if its okay for him to report what he suspects.
False: the NA should report the abuse immediately to his supervisors
What type of care helps residents restore or improve function after an illness or injury?
Rehabiliation
If a resident faints, an NA should do what?
lower them to the floor
Where should the NA stand when helping a resident who is recovering from a stroke to walk?
On the residents weaker side
Which is considered a good way for an NA to care for a mentallly ill resident?
a. do everything for the resident
b. adminster the residents medication when needed
c. support the resident and his family/friends
d. encourage the restdeint to stop being mentally ill and just get better
C: support the residents and their friends/family
Which of the following tasks is considred out-side the scope of practice for an NA?
Changing a sterile dressing
What is one way that a nursing assistant can show respect for a residents sexual identity?
By not assuming the residents sexuality
True or False?
Is it common for a resident to be on a fluid restricted diet with a heart disease?
True
What should you do when a resident begins to demonstarting inappropriate behavior?
The NA should take the resident to a private area/remove them from area
What should the NA do to promote an attitude that is helpful in hospice environment?
The NA should respect privacy and independence
True or False?
NA's must complete atleast 75 hours of training and/or they must pass a competency evaluation before they begin working.
True
One safety device that helps transfer residents is called a ____. ?
Transfer Belt "Gait"
If a resident was having a seziure and shaking severely when would it be an appropriate time to hold them down?
NEVER
True or False?
Providing for a resident's privacy does not need to happen if the resident is unconscious
False: providing for a resident privacy is a legal right always provide privacy!!
What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating or dressing?
Occuptional Therapist
With which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical infromation?
The resident's doctor
an example of a phsycial need would be ____. ?
food
What should a nursing assistant do to treat a minor burn?
use cool and clean water
What does a nurse assistant need to observe and report regarding the musculoskeletal system?
red or warm areas over the joint
What are some complications that can result from diabetes?
Impaired wound healing
True or False?
Transmission based precautions are practiced in addition to standard precautions.
True
an example of a psychosocial need would be ____. ?
need for acceptence
Why should a nursing assistant be comcerened if she notices that a resident has a reddened area on his skin?
It could be the beginning of a pressure injury
Why should a nursing assistant never ignore a residents response?
The resident might report it to the NA'S supervisor
What is a type of care that focuses on the comfort and dignity of the resident, rather than teaching the resident to recover and/or care for himself?
Palliative care