Vocabulary
the way a person holds and positions his body
what is posture?
this should be used if the resident cannot help with moving
what is a draw sheet, turning sheet, transfer sheet or glide sheet?
this helps relax tired, tense muscles and they help improve circulation
what is a back rub?
this is done on days when a complete bed bath, tub bath, or shower is not done.
underarm or armpit area
what is the axilla?
to sit up with the legs hanging over the side of the bed in order to regain balance
what is dangle?
True or False: When transferring a resident with a weaker side, the NA should remember to lead with the stronger side. The stronger side is moved first.
What is True
a medical device used to move injured or sick people from one place to another
what is a stretcher, or gurney?
True or False: The general rule is to wash from dirtiest to cleanest.
what is False?
artificial teeth
what are dentures?
a left side lying position where the arm is behind the back, and the upper knee is flexed and raised toward the chest, using a pillow as support.
what is the Sims' position?
a special chair that reclines
what is a geriatric chair?
Which of the following should be washed before the axillae?
A. Legs
B. Face
C. Perineal Area
D. Buttocks
What is B, the face.
there are four types of baths, what are they
what is a partial bath, a shower, a tub bath, and a complete bed bath?
swelling in body tissues caused by excess fluid
what is edema?
this may be used to help transfer residents who have weak legs or are unable to bear any weight on their legs.
what is a slide or transfer board?
True or False: Moving too quickly when positioning and moving residents can cause serious injury and lasting complications.
What is True?
True or False: When a resident is discharged from a facility, a nursing assistant may need to help him into a vehicle.
What is True?
hygiene and grooming, along with other personal care tasks, are called _______________.
what are activities of daily living (ADLs)?
bad breath
what is halitosis?
helping residents into positions that promote comfort and health
what is positioning?
a semi-sitting position (45 to 60 degrees)
what is the fowler's position?
When dressing a resident, on which side should an NA start?
A. On the resident's weaker side
B. On the resident's unaffected side
C. On the resident's stronger side
D. On the resident's left side
What is A, on the resident's weaker side ?
nursing assistants should always wear these when handling dentures
what are gloves?
an infestation of lice
what is pediculosis?