Physical Care Skills
True or False : To prevent the development of Pressure sores you should provide a full bath 3 times a day.
False: Turning the patient every 4 hours
True or False :If a patient is having difficulty swallowing you should: Mash up the food and give the patient smaller bites
False: noticy the nurse immediately
True or False: A slide sheet should extend: Atleast from above the heade to below the feet?
False- Atleast from under the head to above the knees
True or False : If a patient is agitated, angry, and threatening you should Tell the patient that the behaviour is unacceptable
False: Stand away from the patient and near the door
Which position is recommended to prevent pressue ulcers?
Prone, lateral, Sims, 30' lateral
30' lateral
True or False: a pressure sore that has a pink wound bed, but does not extend thoruhg the full thickness of the skin is a Stage III?
False: Stage II
Which is not a CNA intervention for edema: Elevate the extremity, massage and encourage activity, or use ice or a cold pack to reduce swelling?
Use ice or cold pack to reduce swelling
True or FalseIf moving a patient that weighs 500 lbs the first thing the nurse aid should do is : Get assistance from another staff member?
False- check the weight limit for the equipment
True or False: In a long term facility the patient has the right to do which?
Bring personal items they desire and make complaints about the quality of care
False-Make complaints
How many staff memebers are needed to reposition a patient that weighs 200lbs and can only partially assist? 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-6
3-4
Providing care for a patient on contact precautions you need to use what PPE? Respirator,mask, or gown
All of them
True of False:
Hospice care is appropriate for patients who are actively dying?
False- Patients who are expected to live less than 6 months
True or False: When collecting a stool specimen from a patient, the part that needs to be collected is any part of the stool
False: the middle of the stool and any blood, mucus or abnormality
True or false: When assisting a patient with mild/moderate alzheimers to dress, you should: point out the cloting items 1 by 1 as the patient dresses
True or False: forcibly removing a patient from a chair can be considered battery
True
True or False: PPE should be put on in this order: Mask, gloves, gowns
False:Gown, Masks, Gloves
What needs are on the bottom level of Maslow's pyramid?
physiological, safety/security, self-esteem, or love and belonging
Physiological
If a patient is having trouble sleeping at night what should be avoided?
Orange juice, sugar, tea, or coffee
Coffee
True or False- IF answering a call for a client you should always state your name and job title?
False only say hello.
True or False; Washing hands with soap and water should last 30 seconds?
false:20
What kind of assistance for elderly woman whom fell but can still ambulate (walk)?
standby, minimum, contact, or maximum?
Contact
Which are part of a patients responsiblity?
Honesty, Polite and respectful,maintaining personal property, compliace with treatment plans
all but maintaining personal property
True or False : If a patient complains of pain in her leg, you should palpate the leg to determine where the pain is
False-ask the patient to point to the painful area
How is 4pm recorded in military time/24 hr?
1600
True or False: If a patient has violent restraints on, they need to be checked minimally every hr.
false every 15min