Why should bed linens remain wrinkle free? - To help keep skin healthy & prevent pressure ulcers
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? - Prosthesis
What does PROM stand for? - Passive,Range,Of,Motion
transfer belt - a belt made of canvas or other heavy material used to help people who are weak,
unsteady, or uncoordinated to stand, sit, or walk; also called a gait belt. put over the clothes and grip
under with both hands.
How is the correct way to remove a gown from a resident with a affected right arm? - Remove the gown
from the un-affected arm first then the affected one last.
How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded? - one time only
The best way to communicate with a visually-impaired resident? - Tell the resident what the NA/ You're
doing while giving care to the resident.
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident? - Inspect and clean residents feet
everyday.
If a resident starts to fall, what is the best thing an NA can do? - Widen stance & bring the resident body
close to you.
A NA should use friction for at least _______ seconds when washing her hands? - 20 seconds
Which following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months or less? - Hospice care
, What term is for a legal document that designates what kind of care a person wants if he/she is unable
to make that decision themself? - Advance Directive
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate? - Rectal-Rectum
What tasks are outside the scope of practice for an NA? - Prescribing new medications, inserting &
removing tubes, give feeding tubes,Changing sterile dressings
How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give a gift? - Refuse the gift, but tell the resident thank
you for thanking of you.
What does the term empathy mean? - identifying with the feelings of others
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the pulse. - By wrist/Radial
Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of - Physical Abuse
Which people may an NA share resident's medical information with? - Doctor, family members &
Nurses/ care team.
What is/are the most essential nutrients for life? - Water
WHAT IS TRUE OF DOCUMENTATION? - IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND OBSERVATIONS ABOUT
RESIDENTS / DOCUMENT CARE RIGHT AFTER ITS BEEN DONE.
WHEN SHOULD STANDARD PRECAUTIONS BE PRACTICED? - ON EVERY SINGLE PERSON IN THE NA'S
CARE.
WHAT IS TRUE OF HAND WASHING? - NA SHOULD WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER TOUCHING
A RESIDENT.
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