What are restorative devices?
Items used to assist a resident with a particular disability.
What is the most effective way to prevent infection?
Hand Hygiene
What are the 4 main vital signs?
temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
What should you do if a patient starts to fall?
Ease them to the floor
what is it called when patient information is kept private?
confidentiality
What is passive ROM exercises and how often are they done?
They prevent stiffness of joints and necessary at least twice daily.
What type of precaution is used for airborne disease?
airborne precautions
Whats the normal adult pulse range?
60-100 BPM
what does RACE mean?
remove any resident, activate the fire alarm, contain the fire by closing the doors and windows, extinguish the fire
patients have the right to refuse what?
treatment
In an emergency
When hand washing how many seconds of friction?
at least 20
What does BP mean?
blood pressure
What does PASS mean?
pull, aim, squeeze, sweep
what law protects patient privacy?
The nursing assistant is responsible for a _____ and ____ environment for each resident.
What are the 4 places that clean linen carried into a residents room can be placed?
the back of the chair, the head of the bed, on the over bed table, and the top of the bedside cabinet
what is RRF?
Rate, Rhythm, Force
what does is a type c extinguisher used for?
electrical ( maintenance area and electrical closest)
what is abuse?
harm or mistreatment of a resident
The 4 disposing of urine/feces what do you look for?
COCA
Color
Odor
Characteristics
Amount
Whats the proper order for removing PPE?
gloves, goggles, gown, and mask
What pulse point is used for vital signs?
Radial
What is the BPM you should be giving chest compression's at?
110 BPM
What should you do if you suspect abuse?
report it immediately