Infection Prevention
How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded?
Once
What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating or dressing
Occupational therapist
safety device that helps transfer residents
Transfer belt/ gait belt
A NA can share a resident’s medical information with who?
Resident's doctor
What is the difference between Subjective and Objective information?
Objective Information: Information collected using the senses
Subjective Information: Information you are told
A NA should use friction for at least ____ seconds when washing her hands.
20
type of toileting equipment used for elimination for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan
Fracture Pan
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to
Widen her stance and bring the resident’s body close to her. Gently bring to the floor if necessary.
Joking about a resident’s incontinence is what type of abuse?
Psychological abuse
Define Empathy
Empathy means being able to identify with and understand the feelings of others.
In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best?
Dark
How should a fracture pan be positioned?
With the handle toward the foot of the bed
An example of a physical restraint is
Raised side rails on a bed, wrist restraints, Posey bed
Define financial abuse
to steal, take advantage of, or improperly use the money, property, or other assets of another person
In order to communicate with a resident who has a hearing impairment, the NA should
Face the resident directly when speaking
When should bed sheets be changed
When they are soiled or damp
Name for the cane that has four rubber tipped feet
Quad Cane
Give an example of something that is considered an incident and requires a report to be completed
A resident falls, an injury to staff or resident, etc.
What is an Advanced Directive?
a legal document that designates what kind of care a person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself
BONUS: Name a type of Advance Directive
What are some barriers to communication?
Hearing impairment, language barrier, use of medical terminology with the resident.
In order for an object to be called clean in a healthcare setting, it must be
Free of pathogens
How often should an ostomy bag be emptied
Whenever stool is eliminated
When encountering a fire, an NA should first
Remove residents from danger
Name 5 Resident Rights
Quality of life • Services and activities to maintain a high level of wellness • Be fully informed regarding rights and services • Participate in their own care • Make independent choices • Privacy and confidentiality • Dignity, respect, and freedom • Security of possessions • Be informed of and consent to transfers and discharges • Voice complaints • Have visits • Have access to social services
Example of non- verbal communication
pointing, waiving, clapping, thumbs up/ down