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When should NA complete an incident report, give me one example.
Any time he or she is injured on the job
Give me an example of what the NA can do if the resident is difficult to understand?
What is the best way for a nursing assistant to communicate with a resident who is depressed?
Positive body language.
What is correct conversion of 7:45 pm to military time
1945 hours
With whom would a NA use medical terminology in a conversation.
The members of the care team.
What is the main part of the word that gives meaning
Root
What is MDS, and what can the NA do to help with the MDS?
Minimum Data Set, the NA documentation may trigger a needed assessment
Give an example of objective information?
Vital signs.
What does the NA do if the resident becomes combative?
Try to find out what triggered the behavior.
The NA has just completed charting on the computer, what is her next steps.
Log off the computer.
How can the NA communicate with a visually impaired resident?
use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of objects.
Why it is important to consider the resident cultural background?
It could help to provide better care for the resident.
Is there a time that a NA should hit a resident?
NEVER!
What is the correct conversion of 1330 to regular time?
1:30pm
True or False: Medication can cause combative behavior?
True
When is an interpreter used
Give me an example of positive non verbal communication by a NA.
Leaning forward to listen as a resident talks about her day.
Give me an example of how the NA can communicate with a resident that is hearing impaired?
Turn the light on, so the the resident can see the NA face.
What is the NA's role at the care plan meeting?
The NA will share observations that may affect the care plan.
What does a residents Code Status indicate?
The type of care that should be provided in the event of a cardiac arrest.
What is subjective information?
What the resident reports to you.
Give me another example of non verbal communication by a NA?
Smiling at a new resident.
Why is accurate documentation important?
It provides up to date record of a resident's status.
What should the NA do if she sees a call light that is down the hall that she is not assigned to?
Answer the call light.
Who can the NA share the residents information with?
Other members of the care team.