vital signs
A normal temperature is
What is 98.6
A resident wants something different from the menu. which right is that
The right to make choices
Residents with CHF may wear these to reduce edema
What are elastic stockings
the most important feature in a residents room to demonstrate to a new resident
what is the callbell
Activities of daily living
What is ADL
Residents should be in which position for feeding
What is fowlers
A catherter bag should always be kept
What is below the bladder
A blood pressure of 160/90
What is hypertension
A resident does not want to do something, they have the right to
What is the right to refuse
age related change of the respiratory system
What is decreased lung capacity
A walker is considered which type of equipment
What is adaptive
COPD
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
A special diet ordered by the doctor to reduce edema
What is a low sodium diet
Loss of dignity, increased agitation, pneumonia
What are negative effects of restraints
The normal pulse range for an adult
what is 60-100
Requires mandatory reporting of abuse or suspected abuse.
What is act 13?
Age related issue with hearing
Hearing loss may occur
A resident with COPD has difficulty
What is breathing
Intake and output
What is I & O
Tea, jello, chicken broth are what type of diet?
What is clear liquid
How often should mouthcare be performed on a tub fed resident
What is q2 hours
The 5th vial sign
What is pain
Who is the legal advocate appointed to investigate complaints of abuse
Who is the ombudsman
A major function of the kidneys
What is elimination of waste products through the kidneys
What should you do if a resident colostomy bag has stool in it
Remove the bag, clean it and reapply
PROM
what is passive range of motion
Inhalation of food or drink into the lungs
What is aspiration
A disease that lasts a long period of time or even a lifetime is considered a
What is a chronic disease
The most common site to check a resident's pulse
What is radial
The knowledge of right and wrong
What is ethics
Females are at higher risk of UTI than males because
What is the urethra is shorter
We use this to explain location to a blind person
What is the face of a clock
BID
What is 2x a day
Before feeding a resident the NA must
What is check the menu card and ask the resident their name
A person who has not developed normally due to a birth defect
What is developmentally disabled
The first number you hear when taking a blood pressure
What is systolic
When taking care of a resident you close the curtain, which right are you respecting
What is privacy
A condition that causes a stooped posture
What is osteoporosis
The most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of germs
What is handwashing?
LTCF
What is a long term care facility
A therapy that allows resident extra time to swallow, removes trays from the table and maintains a quiet environment
What is restorative dining
The first action to do in R.A.C.E.
What is rescue or remove