Unit 1
What does CDC stand for?
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
What should you do if you find a needle on the floor?
-Throw it in the sharps container
-DO NOT recap it
How often should you reposition a resident to prevent pressure injuries?
Every 2 hours
When performing range of motion of a resident, the nursing assistant does not perform exercise on the
a. Shoulder
b. Elbow
c. Neck
d. Wrist
c. Neck
Name 2 tasks outside the nurse aide scope of practice.
Taking doctor's orders, performing sterile technique, cutting nails of diabetic residents, giving medications, performing tasks you haven't been trained on
What body system does Parkinson's effect?
a. Cardiovascular system
b. Nervous system
c. Integumentary system
d. Endocrine system
b. Nervous system
What is it called when drugs or medication is used to prevent a resident from moving?
Chemical restraint
Name 2 personal cares the NA should wear gloves for.
-Peri care
-Oral care
A resident has weakness on their right side. Which side will they hold a cane when walking?
Left side (strong side)
Exploitation or financial abuse
What is a chronic disease?
A disease that lasts for a long time
Name 2 things you should do for a resident having a seizure.
-Protect their head
-Move objects out of the way
-Time when the seizure starts and stops
-Stay with the resident and call for help
-Turn them on their side
What position should unconscious residents be in for oral care?
On their side, head of the bed elevated at least 45 degrees
Name 2 examples of good body mechanics
-Bend the knees
-Keep back straight
-Lift with your legs
-Turn your whole body
-Use a gait belt
-Move close to the object you are lifting
-Keep feet apart
-Ask for help
What are the 2 types of advanced directives we talked about in class?
1. Living will
2. Durable Power of Attorney
What is the study of the aging process and older adults?
Gerontology
What are the 4 steps in RACE?
1. Rescue/remove
2. Alert/alarm
3. Contain
4. Extinguish or Evacuate
When helping a resident with a weak right side put on clothes, which side should you dress first?
Dress the right side (weak side) first
What is the type of care that focuses on maintaining resident's abilities and independence?
Restorative care
What is the law that gives patients the right to make choices about their treatment and requires healthcare staff if residents have an advanced directive?
Patient Self Determination Act (PSDA)
A resident with COPD may experience
a. Quiet breathing
b. Labored breathing
c. Body tremors
d. Edema
b. Labored (difficulty) breathing
What type of precautions should be used for a resident with C. Diff?
a. Droplet
b. Airborne
c. Contact
d. Standard
c. Contact precautions
When should anti-embolic stockings be put on a resident?
In the morning, before ambulating, in supine position
What device should you use when repositioning residents in bed to prevent shearing?
Lift/draw sheet