Body Mechanics
Define what Supine is:
What is lying on your back
You are feeding a resident, what angle should their bed be to feed them
What is a 95 degree angle
When transferring a patient from the bed to wheelchair the wheels should be...
What is locked
How long do you give a back rub for?
What is 3-5 minutes
Before bathing a resident, the nurse aide must always check this item to prevent accidental burns.
What is water temperature
How often are person's repositioned in bed?
What is every 2 hours
A nurse aide discovers smoke coming from a patient’s room. What should the aide do first?
What is activate the fire alarm and move the patient to safety
When moving a patient from the chair back to the bed, they should wear what on their feet
What is non skid footwear
Patient centered care allows for the NA to see the patient as a:
A resident who is unconscious must be placed in this position during oral care to prevent aspiration.
What is the side-lying position
What is the base of support?
What is the feet
Which side do you stand on when ambulating a resident with a cane?
What is the weak side
What is feet
Limiting caffeine intake in the evening and reducing stimulating activities before bed are examples of this healthy practice.
What is promoting good sleep hygiene
When cleaning dentures, the nurse aide should always line the sink with this item to prevent breakage if dropped.
What is a towel or washcloth
True or False: You should not face your resident when moving them
What is False
How often should you rotate a resident to prevent bedsores?
What is every 2 hours?
When a client leaves the healthcare facility without the staff knowing, this is called what?
What is an elopement
Sleep is needed for what
What is tissue repair, regaining energy and mental alertness, promoting muscle activity, lowering stress and tension
During a partial bed bath, the CNA should wash these body parts last to avoid contaminating clean areas.
What is perineal areas
What are two surfaces that rub together?
What is Friction
What degree is the head of bed elevated for Fowler's position
What is 45-60 degrees
A person just had a spinal procedure. The nurse aide needs to move them, what technique would they use?
What is logrolling
What nutrient should a person get more of?
A client does not wear his lower dentures, what should the nurse aide do with the dentures?
What is store in a denture cup filled with cool water or denture soaking solution