Chapter 10
A resident who has her head and shoulders elevated and is in a semi-sitting position is in the ____ position.
Fowler's
What should a scale be balanced at before weighing a resident?
0 (zero)
What is disposable equipment? Give an example.
Equipment that should be thrown away and only used once; gloves
What is a decubitis ulcer?
pressure injury
What is hypertension?
high blood pressure
A resident who is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a pillow is in the ___ position.
supine
What are baseline vital signs?
Initial measurements that other measurements are compared to.
The first measurement that you take from the resident
How should a NA enter a resident's room?
Knock and wait for a response.
What condition increases the risk of pressure injuries?
Restricted mobility and/or bed bound
Which temperature is considered the most accurate?
Rectal
How often should a person in a wheelchair be repositioned?
every 2 hours
What is the normal resipiration rate for adults?
Ranges from
How should a NA do when leaving a resident's room?
Make sure the resident can reach the call light.
How does skin appear when it first begins to break down (stage 1 of pressure injuries)?
Skin turns red, or in darker skin a different color than the surrounding skin
What is the most common pulse (artery) used for measuring the pulse rate?
radial pulse (wrist)
What does Dangling mean?
To sit on the side of the bed will feet hanging down off the bed
What are the NA's responsibility during an in-house transfer?
Pack the residents belongings
How should soiled linen be handled?
rolled up with the dirty side in
What body part is at a higher risk of skin breakdown?
coccyx (tailbone)
What can be placed on an overbed table
meals and clean items
How should a NA use proper body mechanics?
-Push instead of pull
-low center of gravity
Why could new residents have trouble adjusting to life in a facility?
- leaving their home and belongings
- new place with new people
- loss of indenpendence
How can a NA help control odors in a facility?
Empty and clean bed pans promptly
When should a NA do nail care on a resident?
when it is assigned or when the nails are dirty.
What is a normal pulse rate for adults?
60-100 beats per minute