Infection Control
What is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection?
Handwashing
What should be put on a patient's feet before helping them walk?
Non-slip footwear
Which law protects patient privacy?
HIPAA
What is the universal emergency number in the US?
911
When should nursing assistants wear gloves?
When contact with blood, body fluids, or broken skin is possible
Which device should remain within the patient's reach so they can alert staff when they need assistance?
The call light
What should nursing assistants do if a patient refuses care, such as taking a bath or getting out of bed?
Respect their decision and report the refusal to the nurse
What does PASS acronym stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
Pull, aim, squeeze, sweep
Nursing assistants must perform hand hygiene at these two main times surrounding any patient contact.
Before and after patient contact
Before and after applying gloves
This safety device is placed around a patient's waist. The caregiver holds onto this while assisting a resident who can bear some weight and is able to walk or transfer.
A gait belt
What is the process of ensuring a patient understands the risks, benefits, alternatives, and possible outcomes of a procedure before agreeing to it?
Informed consent
What does RACE acronym stand for in fire safety?
Rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish/evacuate
What does PPE stand for?
Personal protective equipment
What should you do if you're walking with a patient and they begin to fall?
Gently lower them to the floor and protect their head
Which two terms describe the intentional harm, failure to provide basic needs, or exploitation of a vulnerable person such as a child, elder, or dependent adult?
Abuse and neglect
What are the first things you should do if you find a patient on the floor who is unresponsive and not breathing?
Start the chain of survival for cardiac arrest. Check scene safety, call for help immediately, get the AED, start CPR.
This principle requires CNAs to treat all blood and body fluids as if they are infectious, regardless of the patient's diagnosis.
Standard precautions