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Nurc 1001 final examHow are these conditions prevented? Correct Answer by
exercising the muscles as much as you can or are able to.
How can the nurse aide assist the resident to promote his/her
sexuality? Correct Answer encourage grooming routines, assist
women with makeup application, nail polish, lotion. Assist men
to shave and wear cologne hair care is important for men and
women. Encourage choice of clothing, protect the resident's
privacy while caring for them, knock before entering room.
How can we prevent infections? Correct Answer handwashing
well, cleaning unit, handling linen properly, disposing of
contaminated articles, cleaning equipment, personal hygiene,
resident hygiene.
How can we prevent the pressure, and what are signs and
symptoms of too much pressure? Correct Answer turn resident
every two hours, reposition resident in chair every one hour if
resident unable to move self, remove ben pan promptly, keep
bed linens or residents clothing free from wrinkles, and
excessive padding, apply pressure relieving devices per plan of
care.
How do we care for the incontinent resident? Correct Answer
check at least every two hour, change clothes and linens if
needed, wash and dry affected skin, use adult disposable
protective undergarments, use protective pads on residents bed,
treat resident with respect.
,How do we prevent falling? Correct Answer shoes or slippers
with non- skid shoes, tie shoes laces, avoid long gowns or robes,
avoid the use of throw rugs, wipe up all liquid spills
immediately, encourage the use of hand rails, Non- skid tips of
canes, walkers and chair legs.
How do we promote normal elimination? Correct Answer be
alert to residents cues, establish a regular schedule for toileting
follow resident's care plan, toileting resident promptly when
requested.
How do you address residents? Correct Answer You say who
you are and your role there and what you are going to do.
How do you care for a hearing aid? Correct Answer Replace
batteries, clean according to instructions, notify the charge nurse
if hearing aid is not functioning properly, store according to
instructions, when not in use remove batteries and turn hearing
aid off.
How do you communicate with agitated residents? Correct
Answer speak calmly, show a positive attitude, stay flexible, be
patient, listen to resident's concerns, demonstrate understanding
of resident's anger/fears, protect yourself with a pillow incase of
any blows.
How do you communicate with confused residents? Correct
Answer begin conversation by identifying yourself and calling
the resident by name, use short, common words and short simple
sentences, communicate at eye level, maintain a pleasant and
calm facial expression.
, How do you communicate with depressed residents? Correct
Answer Be a good listener, spend quality, goal oriented time
with resident, be patient allow resident time to speak, return on
schedule to give care, focus on activities such as reading,
solving a puzzle, report any complaint to nurse for evaluation,
provide a safe environment.
How do you communicate with hearing impaired residents?
Correct Answer Get the residents attention first make sure the
resident can see you, touch the resident lightly to indicate that
you wish to speak, keep the light behind the resident, so your
face can be clearly seen. A resident may read lips or interpret
facial expressions. Speak in a normal voice, speak slowly,
distinctly and naturally. Do not shout words spoken clearly are
easier to hear then ones screamed.
How do you communicate with non english speaking residents?
Correct Answer identify residents primary language, role of
translators, seek the assistance of family members, friends, staff,
other residents who speak the language, speak slowly and
clearly, keep messages short and simple, be alert for words the
residents may understand, use gestures, pictures, photos, be
patient and calm, avoid medical terms, abbreviations and slang,
alert nurse if communication is not effective.
How do you communicate with speech and physically impaired
residents? Correct Answer Ask the resident questions you
know the answer to so you can become familiar with the sound
of their voice, Watch the resident's lip movement, Ask the
resident to write down their messages if possible, ask the
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