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The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to |
Observe feet regularly for signs of sores or infections |
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What is the correct way to remove a PPE gown |
Unfasten neck and waist. Roll dirty side in, while holding down away from body |
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Why is it important for bed linens to remain wrinkle free? |
Helps to keep skin healthy and prevent pressure sores. |
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What is the name for the device that replaces a missing body part? |
Prosthesis |
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To best communicate with a visually impaired resident the na should |
I d yourself when entering a room |
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How many times can a disposable gloves be worn before being discarded |
Once one time |
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Exercises that put each joint through its full Arc of motions are called? |
R o m, range of motions |
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Where should clean linen be placed? |
On the bedside stand. |
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What is the most essential nutrient for life? |
Water. |
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What is objective information? |
Information collected using the senses. |
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Legalization of food or 4 materials into the lungs is known as? |
Aspiration. |
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What does the abbreviations ADL's stand for? |
Activities of daily living |
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The what is the chain of command used for? |
The line of authority in a facility. |
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Which type of environment do microorganisms thrive in? |
Moist dark warm places |
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Transmission based precautions are practice in addition to? |
Standard precautions. |
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When assisting a resident with a standard bedpan where should the wider end of the bedpan be placed? |
Aligned with the buttocks |
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How many ounces of water or fluid should a resident be encouraged to drink each day? |
64 Oz |
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Medical term for skin that is blue or grayish? |
Cyanotic |
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What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming? |
Discoloration of the skin |
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What is the abbreviation for Nothing by mouth? |
NPO |
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Which type of toiletry equipment is used for the elimination for residents who cannot assist with raising their hip onto a regular bed pad? |
Fracture pan |
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What need is considered the most important in Maslow's hierarchy of needs? |
Physical |
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How should a fracture pan be positioned? |
With the handle towards the foot of the bed. |
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In order for an object to be called clean in a healthcare setting, it must be? |
Free of pathogens |
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A disorder that produces signs and symptoms like any physical disorder. |
Mental illness |
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A serious condition that occurs when a person does not have enough fluids in their body is called? |
Dehydration |
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What does the abbreviation I&O stand for |
Intake and output |
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What is the normal blood pressure for an adult? |
100-140 60-90 |
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What are the precautions that can result from diabetes? |
Impaired, slow wound healing |
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What are draw sheets used for? |
Repositioning residents without causing shearing |
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What are examples of nonverbal communication |
Pointing |
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Barriers of communication include? |
Na I will use medical terms with residence |
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What occurrences is considered an incident and requires a report to be completed? |
When a resident Falls |
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Give an example of ethical Behavior by an NA |
Protecting a residence privacy |
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Oprah was passed as a response to? |
Reports of poor care and abuse in long-term care facilities, |
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The most common form of diabetes |
Type 2 |
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HIV can be transmitted by? |
Blood or bodily |
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Reason why a resident may be on a fluid restricted diet |
Resident may have heart disease |
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How is tuberculosis transmitted |
Airborne droplets |
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Where is long term care offered? |
Long-term care facilities |
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The artificial opening in an abdomen in a resident who has a colostomy is called? |
Stoma |
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What is important for the NH do after giving a resident a back rub? |
Note any changes in the residents skin |
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Example of physically restraining a resident |
Putting both side rails up on the bed |
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What member of The Care team might help a resident learn how to use adaptive devices for eating or dressing |
Occupational therapist |