Resident Rights & Legal Issues
Leaving the Bathroom door open while assisting with perineal care violates this resident right
Right to Privacy
Foods high in fiber such as fruits and vegetables help with this body function
Bowel elimination
You notice a fire has started in a trash can in the lab. What is your first action
Pull the fire alarm in the nearest box
When feeding a resident, the CNA should be positioned like this
Sitting at eye level beside the resident
What is the body system that is primarily damaged but the disease AIDS
Immune system
Nurse aides responsibilities come from the
Nurse aide scope of practice
A resident on a no-added- salt diet may safely eat this type of food
Fresh fruits or vegetables with no added saly
You are attempting to put out a fire. Where do you aim the fire extinguisher?
At the lowest point of the fire
During a tub bath, a resident complains of dizziness. Your immediate action should be to:
Use the call light to get assistance
Cold applications cause blood vessels to:
Constrict
You find a patients morning medication have been placed on the night stand tucked away. What is your first response?
Report to the nurse immediately
Jello is considered a _____ intake
Fluid
The correct response when a resident is coughing forcefully while choking
Encourage them to continue coughing
When assisting a visually impaired resident at mealtime, you should do this
Describe the food using the clock method
A common sign of congestive heart failure
Swelling of the ankles or lower extremity
Which of these tasks are a nurse aide able to do: apply prescribed ointments, administer an enema, trim a diabetic toe nails, or bath the resident
Bathe the resident
The nutrient group that best promotes tissue healing
Protein (meat, fish, eggs)
You are walking by a patients room and notice a spill on the floor, what would your action be?
Clean up the spill
It what certain situations should you wash your hands:
after having a bowel movement, after contact with blood/body fluids/secretions/excretions, or before/after handling/preparing/eating food
What are the major complications of the disease associated with coronary artery disease?
Angina, Myocardial infarction, Irregular heartbeats, and Sudden Death
A resident’s sheets have been tucked so tightly that movement and independent repositioning are restricted. This situation represents:
an improper use of restraints
Substance that is restricted for a resident on a sodium-limited diet
Salt
What are the appropriate actions to take when a resident is having a seizure?
Turn the resident on their side, protect them from harm/injury, do not place anything in their mouth, and do not leave the resident alone
You notice a resident has pushed their tray away and has made no attempt to eat. What is a statement that demonstrates therapeutic communication
"I see you havent started your meal. Can you tell me how your feeling" Or something like "I notice you aren't eating, is something wrong?"
A resident present with muscle rigidity, tremors, slow movement, and a masked facial expression. These symptoms most likely indicate:
Parkinsons disease