Basic Nursing Skills
A resident has a legal right to have his _______ items that he has brought with him treated carefully.
Personal
It is best for the NA to make the decisions about when and where procedures will be done.True or False
False
The largest organ and system in the body is the_____.
Skin
True or false. Residents have the legal right to choose how to express their sexuality.
True! Duhhh
Why is it important for the NA to observe respirations without letting the resident know what she is doing?
People may breathe more quickly if they know they are being observed.
What is placed against the feet to keep them properly aligned and to prevent foot drop?
Footboard
The skin is also a _______ organ that feels heat, cold, pain, touch, and pressure
sense
Describe how you can respect and value each person as an individual.
Listen to beliefs
respecting them
respecting their privacy
etc.
100/89, 130/85 or 110/70
130/85
Some residents have a side of the body that is weaker than the other one. The weaker side of the body should be referred to as the, ______
Involved side
Swelling
True or false. As people age, they often become lonely, forgetful, and slow.
False
Normal temperature range for the oral method?
97.6-99.6 degrees
For the resident who has weakness or paralysis on one side, the NA should place the ______ arm or leg through the garment first.
weaker
What is the circulatory system made up of?
Heart, blood and blood vessels
Psychosocial needs that humans have?
Love and affection, acceptance by others, safety and security, self reliance and independence, contact with others, success and self esteem.
If a resident complains of pain, what questions should the NA ask to get the most accurate information?
-Where is the pain?
-When did the pain start?
-How long does the pain last, and how often does it occur?
-How severe is the Pain? To help find out, the resident may be asked to rate the pain on a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being the the worst pain.
List eight signs to observe and report about the mouth when performing oral care.
Irritation, Raised areas, coated/swollen tongue,ulcers, flaky white spots, dry cracked lips, breath that smells bad/fruity and if residents report of pain to mouth.
What are possible causes of hypertension?
-Atherosclerosis(hardening and narrowing of blood vessels), Kidney disease, tumors(adrenal gland), pregnancy, medications
Five basic physical needs that all humans have.
1. food and water
2. protection and shelter
3. activity
4. sleep and rest
5. comfort