MEDICAL TERMS
TACHY
FAST
When do you make a closed bed?
When the person will be out of bed all day
When shaving the face and underarms, you should?
shave in the direction of hair growth.
When can you refuse a task
When it is not in your job description
What is a disaster
A sudden catastrophic event
HEMATURIA
BLOOD IN THE URINE
When washing your hands, your hands and forearms are kept?
Lower than your elbows
Before applying a restraint, the person must be?
In good alignment
The best way to look professional at work is to?
Follow the agency's dress code
What is plantar flexion
Bending the foot down at the ankle
Respirations are more than 20 per minute. This is
TACHYPNEA
When collecting sputum specimens, report and record the following?
Color of specimen and what time the specimen was collected
Restraints that are too big or too loose could cause?
Strangulation
Which health-care team member is responsible for assisting and establishing local resources to manage resident care?
Social Worker
What time is 7:29 p.m. in military time
1929
CYANOSIS
Bluish color
Before the nursing assistant assists the resident into the shower chair, he/she must:
Disinfect the shower chair
An apical pulse is counted for?
1 minute
When the nurse assistant is giving bedside care, the bed is?
Raised to a comfortable working level
What type of input does the NA not chart on?
I.V. Fluids
SUPINATION
TURNING THE JOINT UPWARD
The head of the bed is raised 30 degrees. This position is called
Semi-fowlers
When changing linens, you must follow which type of precautions
OSHA/BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
A patient did not get her meal served on time. While displaying a good attitude, how should you respond to the nurse?
I'm sorry, can you help me plan better?
What is ergonomics?
Using proper body mechanics to promote safety in the workplace