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What is one reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free?
To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure ulcers.
100
Exercises that put a joint through its full arc of motion are called ______________________________________.
Range of motion
100
When using a transfer belt, the NA should place the belt ________________________________________.
over the resident's clothing.
100
How many times can disposable gloves be worn before discarding them?
Once
100
Of the three tasks listed, which one is outside the scope of practice for a nurse aide?
a) helping a resident with ambulation b) prescribing a new medication c) measuring a resident's pulse
200
_____________________ means being able to identify with and enter into the feelings of others.
Empathy
200
To monitor a pulse, the most common site is __________.
Radial
200
Which healthcare setting is for people who will die in six months or less?
hospice
200
What is the most essential nutrient for life?
Water
200
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing a NA can do is:
Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her.
300
What is the correct order to remove your PPE gown?
a) unfasten gown at neck, then waist, then pull gown from outside of chest area until gown comes off. b) unfasten gown at neck and waist and pull gown over head. c) unfasten gown at neck and waist and roll the dirty side in while holding gown away from the body.
300
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part?
prosthesis
300
What is the abbreviation for "nothing by mouth"
NPO
300
What time of day is best to collect a sputum specimen?
morning
300
How often should an ostomy bag be emptied?
whenever stool is eliminated
400
A resident who is lying on either left or right side is in the __________________________position
lateral
400
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
400
List the proper order to apply the four parts of personal protective equipment.
gown, mask, goggles, gloves
400
How should a fracture pan be positioned?
With the handle toward the foot of the bed
400
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) requires that nursing assistants have _______hours of continuing education each year.
twelve
500
_____________________care helps residents restore or improve function after an illness or injury.
Rehabilitation
500
Convert 4:00 pm to military time
1600 hours
500
6 ounces is equal to _________ mls.
180
500
Which organization investigates charges of abuse against nurse aides?
NATCEP (Nurse Aide Training Competency Evaluation Program)
500
__________________is the medical term for skin that is blue or gray in color.
Cyanotic
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