Foundations of Care
Another name for a long term care facility
Skilled nursing facility
An intense, irrational fear of or anxiety about an object, place or situation is called a
phobia
If an NA sees NWB on a resident's care plan, the resident
cannot support any weight on one or both legs
washcloth and water
A restraint can be used when
The conditions last a long time
Mr. Cane was told two years ago that a tumor in his brain was inoperable and would eventually be fatal. Despite receiving the same diagnosis from every doctor, he continues to seek further opinions, insisting that each doctor try to remove the tumor. Which stage of grief is he experiencing?
Denial
Fractures are broken bones and are often caused by
For a resident who has weakness or paralysis on one side, the NA should place the ________ arm or leg through the garment first.
weaker
If an NA is asked to use a piece of equipment he does not know how to use, he should
ask for help
Why should an NA not do tasks that are not assigned to him?
The NA may put himself or a resident in danger
Hospice goals focus on
the resident's comfort and dignity
the nervous system's purpose is
control and coordinate body function
Dangling is
a way to help a resident regain balance before standing up
Call lights should be placed
within reach of the resident's stronger hand
What is the NA's first concern if a fire occurs?
Get the residents to safety
When communicating with a resident with Alzheimer's disease, the NA should
speak slowly using a lower tone of voice than normal
PVD is caused by
fatty deposits in the blood vessels
If a resident starts to fall during a transfer, the NA's best response would be to
bend her knees and lower the resident to the floor
pickle
How should dirty linen be rolled or folded?
the dirty area should be inside
Why do residents who spend a lot of time in bed or wheelchairs need to be repositioned often?
prevent skin breakdown and pressure injuries
Diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas does not produce any or enough or does not properly use
insulin
What is the normal respiration rate for adults?
12-20
Assistive devices help residents
perform ADLs