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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

What is the correct way to remove a PPE gown

Unfasten neck and waist.



Roll dirty side in, while holding down away from body

Why is it important for bed linens to remain wrinkle free?

Helps to keep skin healthy and prevent pressure sores.

What is the name for the device that replaces a missing body part?

Prosthesis

To best communicate with a visually impaired resident the na should

I d yourself when entering a room

How many times can a disposable gloves be worn before being discarded

Once one time

Exercises that put each joint through its full Arc of motions are called?

R o m, range of motions

Where should clean linen be placed?

On the bedside stand.

What is the most essential nutrient for life?

Water.

What is objective information?

Information collected using the senses.

Legalization of food or 4 materials into the lungs is known as?

Aspiration.

What does the abbreviations ADL's stand for?

Activities of daily living

The what is the chain of command used for?

The line of authority in a facility.

Which type of environment do microorganisms thrive in?

Moist dark warm places

Transmission based precautions are practice in addition to?

Standard precautions.

When assisting a resident with a standard bedpan where should the wider end of the bedpan be placed?

Aligned with the buttocks

How many ounces of water or fluid should a resident be encouraged to drink each day?

64 Oz

Medical term for skin that is blue or grayish?

Cyanotic

What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming?

Discoloration of the skin

What is the abbreviation for Nothing by mouth?

NPO

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

What need is considered the most important in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Physical

How should a fracture pan be positioned?

With the handle towards the foot of the bed.

In order for an object to be called clean in a healthcare setting, it must be?

Free of pathogens

A disorder that produces signs and symptoms like any physical disorder.

Mental illness

A serious condition that occurs when a person does not have enough fluids in their body is called?

Dehydration

What does the abbreviation I&O stand for

Intake and output

What is the normal blood pressure for an adult?

100-140


60-90

What are the precautions that can result from diabetes?

Impaired, slow wound healing

What are draw sheets used for?

Repositioning residents without causing shearing

What are examples of nonverbal communication

Pointing

Barriers of communication include?

Na I will use medical terms with residence

What occurrences is considered an incident and requires a report to be completed?

When a resident Falls

Give an example of ethical Behavior by an NA

Protecting a residence privacy

Oprah was passed as a response to?

Reports of poor care and abuse in long-term care facilities,

The most common form of diabetes

Type 2

HIV can be transmitted by?

Blood or bodily

Reason why a resident may be on a fluid restricted diet

Resident may have heart disease

How is tuberculosis transmitted

Airborne droplets

Where is long term care offered?

Long-term care facilities

The artificial opening in an abdomen in a resident who has a colostomy is called?

Stoma

What is important for the NH do after giving a resident a back rub?

Note any changes in the residents skin

Example of physically restraining a resident

Putting both side rails up on the bed

What member of The Care team might help a resident learn how to use adaptive devices for eating or dressing

Occupational therapist