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How does the skin appear when it first begins to break down?
a) Skin looks like a deep crater.
b) Skin turns red, or, in darker skin tones, a different color than surrounding area.
c) Skin is covered in bruises.
d) Skin has raised blisters.
b) Skin turns red, or, in darker skin tones, a different color than surrounding area.
List 4 examples of ADLs.
-bathing
-brushing teeth
-caring for fingernails and hair
-dressing
-eating
-walking
-transferring
-elimination
List 4 VS that must be monitored.
-body temperature
-pulse
-respiration
-bp
Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method?
a) 97.6 - 99.6 deg F
b) 96.9 - 98.6 deg F
c) 93.6 - 97.9 deg F
d) 98.6 - 100.6 deg F
a) 97.6 - 99.6 deg F
A well balanced diet
a) is very difficult to achieve.
b) does not provide any health benefit.
c) contains many servings of fats and sugars.
d) can help promote healing.
d) can help promote healing.
List 4 problems that may affect an elderly person's nutritional intake.
-loneliness
-illness
-paralysis
-tremors
-fatigue
-nausea and/or vomiting
-reduced activity
-dysphagia
-slower metabolism
-poor vision
-less saliva production
-poor dental health
-constipation
-less efficient digestion
What is the normal color of urine?
A healthy person needs to take in at least ____ oz of fluid each day.
a) 36
b) 48
c) 64
d) 110
c) 64
Foods high in ____ improve bowel elimination.
a) refined sugar
b) animal fats
c) fiber
d) dairy products
c) fiber
List 5 things to observe and report to the RN about stool.
-color of stool
-liquid stool or diarrhea
-constipation
-flatulence/gas
-pain when having a bowel movement
-blood, pus, mucus, or discharge in stool
-fecal incontinence
Why is preventing pressure injuries extremely important?
Pressure injuries are painful and difficult to heal. They can lead to life threatening infections.
A NA should reposition immobile residents at least every
a) 2 hrs
b) 3 hrs
c) 10 min
d) 20 min
a) 2 hrs
Why is oxygen a dangerous fire hazard?
Oxygen is combustible (causes other things to burn easily).
What temperature route is considered to be the most accurate?
a) oral
b) rectal
c) axillary
d) tympanic
b) rectal
Which of the following is the most essential nutrient for life?
a) vegetables
b) water
c) grains
d) protein
b) water
What information do diet cards contain?
Diet cards list the resident's name, type of diet, allergies, likes/dislikes, and other information.
What is the best position for women to be in to urinate normally?
What is the best position for men to be in to urinate normally?
Women= sitting
Men= standing
A _____ is used for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a bedpan.
a) fracture pan
b) urinal
c) portable commode
d) toilet
a) fracture pan
Signs of constipation include
a) frequent stool
b) tachycardia
c) fecal incontinence
d) irritability
d) irritability
What are 3 reasons that a resident may need a colostomy or ileostomy?
-bowel disease
-trauma
-cancer
Why is it unnecessary for many elderly people to have a complete bath every day?
Older skin produces less perspiration and oil. Elderly people with dry and fragile skin should bathe only 1 or 2 times a week.
The normal pulse rate range for an adult is ____.
The normal respiration rate range for an adult is ___.
pulse= 60-100 beats per minute
respiration= 12-20 breaths per minute
______ is taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid.
a) Dehydration
b) Input
c) Fluid balance
d) Restrict fluids
c) Fluid balance
Which type of urinary catheter remains inside a person for a period of time?
a) drainage catheter
b) straight catheter
c) indwelling catheter
d) I&O catheter
c) indwelling catheter
The opening in the abdomen in a resident with an ostomy is called an
a) stoma
b) stool
c) bag
d) applicance
a) stoma