Precautions
When should an Assistant wash their hands?
A)Combing a residents hair
B) Feeding a resident
C)Shaving a resident
D) ROM exercises
C)Shaving a resident
What is a safety device that helps transfer residents?
Gait/transfer belt
When cleaning a mercury glass thermometer, what does a nursing assistant use?
cool water and soap
Most conditions in long-term care facilities are
Chronic
What is the BRAT diet helpful for?
Diarrhea
Define standard precautions
Treating blood, body fluids, nonintact skin and mucous membranes as if they were infected.
When a hip has been replaced what do they have to avoid?
No crossing legs, the hip cannot be bent of flexed more than 90 degrees, it cannot be turned inward and outward.
When cleaning a female resident, which direction do you wipe?
front to back
How many hours of in class training should a nursing assistant have according to OBRA?
75
What are the 6 not normal signs of aging
signs of depression, suicidal thoughts, loss of ability to think logically, poor nutrition, shortness of breath and incontinence
What are the 3 Transmission-Based Precautions
Airborne, droplet and contact
What is your job during a seizure?
safety of the resident, make sure the nurse is on the way, protect the head, check the time of start and end
When should a nursing assistant wash their hands?
before and after everything
What is the name for the line of authority called?
chain of command
What are the 5 stages of Grief?
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
Give an example of Airborne Precautions
Tuberculosis
What position do you place a resident in when eating?
High-Fowlers 60-90 degrees
How long do you lather your hands, when washing?
20 seconds
How often do you reposition a resident when in a wheelchair?
every hour
What are the 5 basic body positions?
Supine, lateral, prone, fowlers, sims
Give an example of contact precautions
C-Diff
When a resident has slid down in bed, can a nursing assistant move a resident up by themselves?
No
a draw sheet is needed with assist of 2
When a resident is laying in bed in supine with 6 blankets on top of them, what can we use to lift the sheets of their toes?
pillows, blankets, the foot board or a bed cradle
What is your responsibility for IV care?
Document and report any changes or problems
What are the supplies used in hand and nail care?
Basin, soap, lotion, paper towel, 1 big towel, 2 wash rags, emesis basin, orange stick, emery board