Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care Q&A Bundle

Activities director plans activities for residents to help them socialize and stay physically and mentally active Licensed practical nurse licensed professional who has completed 1-2 years of education and is able to administer medications and give treatments Medical social worker determines resid...

Abdominal thrusts a method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is choking Abduction moving a body part away from the midline of the body Abrasion an injury that rubs off the surface of the skin Absorption the transfer of nutrients from the intestines to the cells Abu...

Circulatory System is made up of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. The heart pumps blood through the blood vessels to the cells. The blood carries food, oxygen and other substances cells need to function properly. Circulatory System: Normal Changes of aging -The heart pumps less efficiently -Blo...

Accountable answerable for one's actions Activities of daily living (adls) personal daily care task, including bathing, skin, nail, and hair care, walking, eating and drinking, mouth care, dressing, transferring, and toileting Acute care 24-hour skilled care for short-term illnesses or injuries...

Before accidents occur When should unsafe conditions be reported? "There are raised, red marks the size of pinpricks on Mrs. Johnson's torso." Which of the following is an example of objective information The NA should speak slowly and clearly What is a proper way for a nursing assistant ...

Hygiene is the term used to describe ways to keep body clean and healthy bathing and brushing teeth are two examples Grooming refers to practices like caring for fingernails and hair Pressure points are areas of the body that bear much of its weight are mainly located at bony prominences Pressure...

The Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA) sets minimum standards for _______ Nursing assistant training According to OBRA, nursing assistants must complete at least _______ hours of training and must pass a competency evaluation before they can be employed 75 What is required by OBRA to be covered dur...

A resident who has her head and shoulders elevated and is in a semi-sitting position (45 to 60 degrees) is in the: Fowler's position. One way a nursing assistant can help with normal changes of aging related to the integumentary system is to: Keep bed linens wrinkle-free. What is one way nursin...

Explain admission, transfer, and discharge of a resident Moving always requires an adjustment, but as a person ages, it can be even harder. This is especially true if illness, disability, and mobility problems are present LGBTQ NAs must not judge residents. Every resident deserves professional, car...

Admission the first time an NA meets a new resident Vital signs measuring the body temperature counting the pulse counting the rate of respirations measuring the blood pressure observing and reporting the level of pain There are different sites for measuring body temperature: - The mouth (Oral) - ...

Chap. 1: Which of the following healthcare settings is generally for people who will die in six months or less? (A) Hospice care (B) Long-term care (C) Outpatient care (D) Acute Care (A) Hospice Care Chap. 1: Which of the following statements is true of long-term care? (A) People with terminal illn...

Long-term care Given in long term care facilities for persons who need 24-hour skilled care Skilled care Medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist Length of stay Number of days a person stays in a care facility Terminal illness An illness that will eventually cause death Chr...

Beginning steps for client care -Knock and wait for permission to enter -Introduce yourself as Nurse Aide Student -identify the patient by name -wash your hands -Explain procedure and ask for permission -Provide privacy (cutain, screen, or door) -Adjust bed to a safe level, usually waist high. -Lock...

PPE equipment that helps protect employees from serious workplace injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with workplace hazards Sterilization cleaning measure that destroys all microorganisms, including pathogens Disinfection a process that destroys most, but not all, pathogens; it reduces t...