RESTRAINTS
What type of knot should be tied on a restraint?
A quick release knot
You accidentally discard a 24 hour urine sample after 12 hours. What do you do?
Tell the nurse, the test needs to be restarted
What is hematuria
Blood in the urine
When washing your hands, you hands and forearms are kept below the
Elbows
A resident's call light goes unanswered, his son finds him lying in urine. This is
Neglect
Is a vest restraint tied in the front or the back?
Back
When can a random urine specimen be collected?
Anytime in 24 hours
What is angina
Chest pain
Name 3 signs of orthostatic hypotension
Dizziness, spots in front of the eyes, weakness
The best way to look professional at work, is to
Follow the agency's dress code
A serious complication that can arise from a restraint is?
Strangulation
What has to be done before collecting a midstream urine specimen?
Perineal care
What is the lack or absence of breathing called?
APNEA
What type of precautions should be used when changing linens
Standard and Bloodborne pathogens
Where do you record a patient's weight, vital signs and I&O
Flow sheets and graphic sheets
Before applying a restraint, the person must be in
good body alignment
When collecting a sputum specimen, what should you report and record?
Time the specimen was collected and the color
What is a bluish color to the skin or mucous membranes called?
CYANOSIS
What part of the vision is affected with age related macular degeneration
Central vision
When the nurse assistant is giving bedside care, the bed is
raised to a comfortable working level
Before applying a restraint, you must have a
doctor's order
What does occult blood in the stool mean?
Hidden blood
What is plantar flexion
Bending the foot downward at the ankle
What is considered output
Urine, liquid stool, emesis and wound drainage
Which health care team member is responsible for assisting and establishing local resources to manage a resident's care
Social worker