Resident Care
Why should bed linens remain wrinkle-free?
To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure injuries
Disposable gloves should be worn?
One time only
To communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should
Identify themselves when entering the room
Hypertension means
High blood pressure
A device that replaces a missing body part is
Prosthesis
Exercises that put each joint through it's full arc of motion are called?
Range of motion (ROM)
Standard precautions should be practiced
On every resident
What does empathy mean?
Understanding's another person's feelings
The most essential nutrient for life is
Water
When using a transfer belt, it should be placed
Over clothing
At what angle should a resident be sitting when eating?
90 degrees
Handwashing should include friction for at least
20 seconds
If a resident offers an NA a gift, the NA should
Refuse politely and thank the resident
COPD primarily effects
Breathing
Blood pressure is measured using a
Sphygmomanometer
When cleaning the perineal area, the NA should?
Work from front to back
What is the correct order for putting on PPE?
Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
An example of a fact is:
C. Mr. Gomez ate half of his scrambled eggs.
Skin that appears blue or gray is described as
Cyanotic
Which cane has four rubber-tipped feet?
Quad cane
Which type of equipment is used for elimination for residents who cannot raise their hips onto a regular bedpan?
Fracture pan
If a resident begins to fall the NA should
Widen stance and bring resident close
With whom may an NA share a resident's medical information
Resident's doctor
Which temperature site is generally the most accurate?
Rectal
A method or way of doing something is called a
Procedure