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A resident who is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a pillow is in the _______ position
What is SUPINE
Redden of the skin that may be flaky and itchy may be a sign and symptom of
What is
Eczema
Confusion in residents may be caused by ?
What is
UTI (urinary tract infection)
Scenario
Nurse Shan: Hey Jaz may you get a height on Ms. Niyah for me.
"Ms. Niyah is bedbound."
How would you get an accurate height on you all's resident?
What is
Use a tape measure
Which of the following is helpful for a resident who has had a heart attack?
A. High fat diet
B. Cold temperatures
C. High cholesterol diet
D. Regular Exercise
What is
D. Regular Exercise
This illness is consider rapid onset and short term..
What is
Acute illness
1. Bend at the waist
2. Feet shoulder length apart
3.Slide objects if possible
4. Lift with legs
5. Hold objects and resident arm length away from body
6. Communicate steps with resident
7. Assess the load
8. Reach across the bed without moving closer to avoid touching the bed
What is
2,3,4,6,7
Which of the following are correct guidelines when caring for a resident with a chest tube? (Select all that apply.)
A. Keep the drainage system below the level of the chest
B. Clamp the chest tube during routine care and repositioning
C. Report bubbling or changes in drainage to the nurse
D. Ensure tubing is not kinked or compressed
E. Disconnect the tube if the resident complains of discomfort
What is
A,C,D
What kind of food would you feed a resident with AIDS who has lesions in the mouth?
What is
Soft foods
If a resident is in a _____ you should reposition them every hour.
What is
Wheelchair
Ms. Shan is undergoing an exam and she has questions regarding her results from the exam; what could you tell her?
What is
Explain to Ms. Shan that you can only answer questions within your scope of practice.
If a resident starts to fall, what should the nursing assistant (NA) do?
A. Try to catch and lift the resident back up
B. Ease the resident to the floor while protecting their head
C. Grab the resident under the arms and pull them upright
What is
B.
Which of the following are signs of respiratory distress? (Select all that apply.)
A. Rapid breathing
B. Bluish color of lips or fingertips
C. Calm, regular breathing
D. Use of neck or chest muscles to breathe
E. Complaints of shortness of breath
What is
A,B,D,E
When residents are admitted to a facility, OBRA requires that they receive a written copy of their
What is
Legal Rights
During admission you should educated your resident on these 2 things to prevent fail or injuries
What is
How to use call light and bed controls
Which of the following are correct guidelines for using a mechanical lift? (Select all that apply.)
A. Always check the lift and sling for damage before use
B. Lock the wheels of the lift before moving the patient
C. Position the sling properly under the patient before lifting
D. Raise the patient quickly to save time
E. Ensure the patient’s arms and legs are safely positioned before lifting
What is
A,C,E
What are 2 ways that NAs can provide emotional support to residents who are having physical exams?
What is
1.Hold residents' hand during exam
2.Talk to resident
Supervisor: "Good morning, Shirley may you move the box from the storage area to the nurses' station that is around the corner for me?"
Shirley: Yes ma'am.
(upon entering the storage unit Shirley notice that the box is tall and heavy.)
Which of the following approaches to moving the box is most consistent with proper body mechanics?
A. Shirley bends at the waist to lift the box and carries it to the nurses' station.
B. Shirley pushes the box to the nurses station.
C. Shirley extends her arms behind her and pulls the box to the nurses' station.
D. Shirley squats then hoists the box onto her shoulder and carries it to the nurses'' station.
What is
B. Shirley pushes the box to the nurses station.
When transferring residents who have a strong side and a weak side, you as the NA should?
What is
Move the strong side first
Which of the following are common signs and symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)? (Select all that apply.)
A. Frequent urination, especially at night
B. Difficulty starting urination
C. Strong, steady urine stream
D. Feeling that the bladder is not completely empty
E. Dribbling at the end of urination
What is
A,B,D,E
Always report weight loss and gain that a resident has because it can
What is
Indicate an illness
What is
Long term
What is one main thing to encourage a resident who has Parkinson Disease to do?
What is
Encourage self care
The harden and narrowing of the blood vessels
What is
Atherosclerosis
What type of remedies taking by the resident should be reported by the NA to the nurse due to possible interference with medication?
Herbal Remedies