What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free?
to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores
What is the term for
... [Show More] a device that replaces a missing body pat?
prosthesis
To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or mL), the nurse assistant should multiply four by:
30
Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months?
hospice
Which of the following abbreviations means "nothing by mouth"?
NPO
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called:
range of motion
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
hypertension
What is a task that is outside the scope of practice for an NA?
inserting tubes into a resident's body
Standard Precautions should be practiced
on every single person in your care
Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of functioning possible?
rehabilitation
If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the responsibility of a NA?
The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan.
Restraints can be applied:
only with a doctor's orders
Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of
hearing
What is a normal range of a blood pressure?
varies 119/75 is an example
Incontinence may be caused by:
nervous system diseases
Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart is using
good body mechanics
Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is
pain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings
How should a fracture pan be positioned?
with the handle toward the foot of the bed
What does palliative care involve?
pain relief and comfort
Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures that require
sterile technique
Insulin reaction can be caused by
too little food
Which of the following is a requirement of OBRA?
nursing assistants must have at least 75 hours of training
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to care for a mentally ill resident?
support the resident and his or her family and friends
When should sheets be changed?
whenever they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp
What does the chain of command do?
describes the line of authority
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior?
take the resident to a private area [Show Less]