ADL
A patient is able to ambulate in hallway, eat, and bathe without assistance. How would you chart their level of assistance for ADLs?
Independent/Up Ad Lib
Where do you take a temporal temp?
Forehead
If a patient is lying in bed; at what height do you hang the catheter bag?
Below the bladder
How do you transport an oxygen tank?
In a carrier; always
What do you do before you enter a patient's room?
Wash your hands (and knock!)
Why is it important to let a patient dress themselves when able?
Promotes independence.
If you were to count respirations for 30 seconds, what would you multiply that by?
What is the proper procedure for emptying a catheter bag?
Wash hands, put on gloves, unclamp, empty into receptacle, DO NOT touch tip to any other objects, close clamp, dispose of gloves, wash hands.
What are the steps you would take if a patient reports difficulty breathing?
Take VS, check O2 tubing/connection (if on O2), reposition the patient if necessary, alert nurse and communicate abnormal findings.
How should a catheter bag be hung on a patient's wheelchair?
Out of the way of the wheels/any moving parts; lower than the bladder.
What are important things to remember about denture care?
Wash with lukewarm water
Put a towel in the sink
Keep dentures in water in container when not using
*If ill-fitting, tell the nurse
What is a normal blood pressure?
120/80
How often should catheter care be provided?
At least once per shift (and as needed)
Where can you find out whether or not a patient should be on oxygen?
In the chart/orders.
(Or from nurse report)
What number should you call for a rapid response?
88
How often do you reposition a bed-bound patient and why?
Every 2 hours; to prevent pressure wounds
Name one site, other than a finger, that you can get a pulse ox reading.
Earlobe, toe, etc. (as directed by nurse)
A confused patient removes his Stat Lock (catheter securement device). Is it ok for the NA to apply a new Stat Lock?
Yes. This is within the NA's scope of practice.
A patient on oxygen complains of chapped lips. Is it ok to apply vaseline to the patient's lips? If not, why?
NO. Any petroleum products should be avoided due to their flammable nature.
True or False: More layers are better when it comes to incontinence pads.
False
A patient has left-sided weakness from a stroke. How should he/she be fed?
On the unaffected (right) side of his/her mouth.
Name 3 things you would do if a blood pressure is too high or too low.
1) Make sure patient and cuff are in appropriate positions
2) Take the blood pressure again
3) Tell the nurse
True or False: If you notice a catheter leaking, it can be fixed by applying an incontinent pad to the area.
FALSE. Alert the nurse.
What are the parameters for normal oxygen levels?
95% - 100%
What is the first sign of skin breakdown?
Skin that is pale, white, purple, or red, and non-blanchable.
Communicate this finding to the nurse.