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  • how long should a CNA take to measure a heart rate?
    1 minute
  • when removing TED hose, what do you do with them?
    hand wash them
  • If using a restraint, where is it attached?
    bedframe
  • when providing peri care on a female, what direction should you clean?
    front to back
  • name a type of topical medication
    barrier cream, lotion, ointment, medicated powder
  • What is the #1 way to prevent the spread of disease
    handwashing
  • what does ROM to BUE mean?
    range of motion to bilateral upper extremities
  • when removing hearing aids for the evening, what should you do?
    open battery, place in container, clean them
  • how often should a catheter be cleaned?
    twice daily or as needed
  • if your patient is a 1-assist, what device should you use to help ambulate them?
    gait belt
  • how often should an incontinent garment be checked for soiling?
    every 2 hours
  • when filing a fingernail, should you use the nail file back and forth?
    no, it should go in one direction
  • for a resident with right sided weakness, which arm should you remove their shirt from first?
    left
  • If your resident is dragging their feet while sitting in a wheelchair, can you roll them backwards?
    no
  • If a dementia patient is becoming aggressive, what can you do?
    ensure their safety, calmly talk to them, get assistance, use distraction techniques
  • name 2 devices to prevent pressure injuries
    cushion, pillow, heel protector, special mattress, towel roll
  • How often is a partial bath done for a resident?
    twice daily
  • what means of measurement should you use when measuring urine output?
    mL or cc
  • when feeding a client, name 2 things you can do to help them
    maintain eye contact, offer sips of fluid between bites, communicate with them, place a food protector on them
  • when making an occupied bed, how should you move your patient?
    roll side to side
  • how many people must assist with a Hoyer Lift?
    two
  • if someone is having difficulty coughing, what can you do to assist them?
    offer a pillow for splinting, sit them upright
  • name three components of PPE
    mask, gown, goggles, booties, face shield, hair cover
  • How do we receive information about people we will be caring for at beginning of shift?
    reporting, may be written or oral
  • If a patient can follow direction and move themselves what type of range of motion is this?
    active