Safety
These are now considered a restraint in many settings, and the careplan should be consulted for proper use
What is a siderail?
The term for positioning the client so that there are no twists in the spine, and the hips are in line with the shoulders
What is proper body alignment?
This is the time it is acceptable for me to report to my job if my shift begins at 0700.
What is 0645- 0700 at the latest?
The single-most effective means of reducing cross contamination in facilities by healthcare workers.
What is frequent and thorough handwashing?
The device a man may use to void if he is unable to get to the bathroom
What is a urinal?
This is used when ambulating or transferring a weak resident
What is a gait belt?
If any new break in the skin, bruising, or redness is seen, this is the action that must be taken.
What is report to the nurse on duty?
This is a brief document detailing your work history, education, and contact information, and is required for most employers
What is a resume?
The minimum equipment required to enter a room of a client on "contact precautions"
What are gown and gloves?
This is the proper position (in degrees) a client must be in before beginning feeding or offering a drink
What is 75-90 degrees?
This is a term for the techniques used to reduce your risk of injury when assisting residents with transferring or moving in bed
What are proper body mechanics?
This is the minimum frequency with which bedridden clients must be turned to prevent skin breakdown.
What is every 2 hours?
A term that means you are considering what it means to be in someone else's place. Applies to residents and co-workers
What is empathy?
The term for the items you apply to prevent contamination of yourself in a variety of situations
What is Personal Protective Equipment?
This is the amount in mL one has consumed if he drank 1 cup of water.
What is 240 milliliters?
this should always be within easy reach of the resident when left alone
What is the call light
When a person is dying, and they are not seeking life-prolonging measures, they may choose to have this type of care.
What is Hospice?
The document the nursing assistant is responsible to follow for all aspects of care.
What is the careplan?
The acronym AIDS stands for this disease.
What is Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome?
It is a texture of diet that might be ordered for a resident with severe swallowing difficulties.
What is dysphagia puree or thickette?
This is the person (often a volunteer) who assists residents that have a grievance or complaint they would like to have help with.
Who is an Ombudsman?
A client with this disease may need to have blood sugar checks and/ or medication before meals can be served.
What is diabetes?
Inaction or failure to perform duties. Could cause harm to a resident.
What is negligence?
This is a common infectious gastrointestinal condition that is difficult to treat and requires contact precautions.
What is Chlostridium Difficile or C. Diff?
Burning, urgency, and frequency of urination , or delirium might be indicators of this.
What is a Urinary Tract Infection?