Dressing Changes
What type of dressing covers new, open, or draining wounds and must be changed by a nurse?
sterile
What is another name for elastic bandages?
support bandages or ACE bandages
What does IV stand for?
intravenous therapy
What is the name for the piece of plastic tubing that fits around the face with two prongs that fit just inside the nose?
nasal cannula
How often should a nasal cannula be changed?
At least very two weeks, or when it looks dirty or damaged.
When removing a soiled dressing, should you peel the tape toward the wound or away from it?
toward it
Before you wrap an area with an elastic bandage, the area should be clean and _______.
dry
The bag must always be kept in this position relative to the IV site
a. below; b. beside; c. above; d. behind
c. above
What type of water must be used in humidifying bottles, not tap water, because tap water may clog the tubing?
Distilled water
Oxygen makes other things burn. Because of this, it is a ________ hazard.
fire or combustion
Name two dressing problems a nursing assistant should report to the nurse.
odor, drainage, change in color of the wound, change in size of the wound
A nursing assistant should check the resident this many minutes after using an elastic bandage to assess for signs of poor circulation.
10 to 15 minutes
What is the name for the permanent surgical opening that some residents have which allows easy access for IV fluids?
a port
Which device changes room air into air with more oxygen?
an oxygen concentrator
After removing soiled dressings and gloves, the nursing assistant must always do what before continuing?
wash her/his hands
What should a nursing assistant do with sterile supplies that appear to have been damaged?
Throw them away and tell the nurse.
What are two signs or symptoms of poor circulation that would require loosening an elastic bandage immediately?
welling, pale/gray/cyanotic/white skin, shiny tight skin, cold skin, sores, numbness, tingling, or pain/discomfort
What are three things the NA should NOT do when caring for a resident with an IV line?
get the IV site wet, pull or tug on tubing, leave tubing kinked, lower the IV bag below the IV site, touch the clamp, or disconnect the IV from the pump/turn off alarm
The flow meter should be set according to the directions in the resident's _____ _______ .
care plan
True or False:
Touching liquid oxygen or frosted parts of a liquid oxygen bottle is safe.
False: This can cause frostbite.
What is the name for stretchable pieces of fabric can be fastened, hold dressings in place, give support to surgical wounds, and can reduce swelling?
binders
What should a nursing assistant use to hold the loose end of an elastic bandage in place?
clips or tape
How long after changing clothes should a nursing assistant observe the IV line to ensure it is dripping properly?
one minute
Which two vital signs should NAs record before and after oxygen use to see if there are any changes?
pulse rate and respirations
Give two examples of how a NA can help a resident with an IV line remain independent?