Basic Nursing Skills
This term refers to the measurement of the body’s temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
What are vital signs?
This type of personal care involves assisting a resident with brushing their teeth or dentures.
What is oral hygiene?
This mental health condition may cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities.
What is depression?
This right ensures that residents are allowed to make their own decisions regarding their care and treatment.
What is the right to make personal choices?
This is the role of a nurse aide when assisting with a resident’s personal hygiene needs.
What is providing assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)?
This is the term for cleaning the body with soap and water, typically to remove dirt or germs.
What is bathing?
This type of care involves helping a resident with activities such as eating and drinking.
What is feeding?
This term refers to a resident who experiences confusion and a loss of awareness of their surroundings, often associated with aging.
What is dementia?
This right guarantees that residents are treated with dignity and respect.
What is the right to dignity and respect?
When asked about a resident’s condition, a nurse aide should do this before providing an answer.
What is refer to the nurse or supervisor?
When assisting with a resident’s mobility, this device is used to help them stand and walk.
What is a gait belt?
This body part should be checked regularly to prevent pressure ulcers or bedsores.
What are bony prominences?
This term is used when a resident refuses to engage in conversation or other social activities.
What is social withdrawal?
This document outlines the rights of residents and must be provided to them upon admission.
What is the Resident's Bill of Rights?
This task involves following the care plan and reporting any changes in a resident’s condition.
What is observing and reporting?
This condition involves difficulty breathing, often requiring assistance with oxygen or other interventions.
What is dyspnea?
To maintain good skin integrity, this activity should be done at least every two hours for immobile patients.
What is repositioning?
A resident with this disorder might experience significant mood swings, ranging from extreme highs to lows.
What is bipolar disorder?
This type of abuse involves the intentional infliction of pain or harm to a resident.
What is physical abuse?
Nurse aides must follow this principle when working with residents to ensure their safety and well-being.
What is the principle of confidentiality?
This technique involves using a stethoscope to listen to heartbeats and lung sounds.
What is auscultation?
This term refers to the removal of bodily wastes through the use of a catheter or other methods.
What is elimination?
The purpose of this intervention is to reduce the risk of a resident feeling isolated or neglected.
What is socialization?
This right ensures that residents are able to make decisions about their financial matters without interference.
What is the right to manage personal finances?
This type of communication involves speaking clearly and attentively listening to a resident’s concerns.
What is effective communication?