How long should the NA wait to do oral temperature after food or drink?
10 to 20 minutes
What would be considered an incident and need an incident report completed?
A fall or injury
True or False: A nursing assistant can give medication
False: that is outside the scope of practice for a NA
What can bed linens with wrinkles cause?
pressure injuries
True or False: A NA can not take gifts from a resident and should politely decline if offered
True
In what direction should full body range of motion be performed?
from the shoulders down
A resident that inhales food or fluid into their lungs while eating is at risk for what?
aspiration
What is a prosthesis?
A device that replaces a missing body part
Is information reported by the resident subjective or objective?
subjective
Ethical behavior is defined as
doing the right thing
What does the abbreviation NPO mean?
nothing by mouth
What is it called when a person does not have enough fluid in the body?
dehydration
How is the resident lying if they are in the supine position?
on their back
Raised side rails left up on a bed can be an example of this
physical restraint
Love, belonging and acceptance are examples of this type of need
psychosocial needs
What is the term that means being able to identify with and understand the feelings of others
Empathy
What does the abbreviation PRN mean?
As needed or as necessary
How many ounces of water daily is reccomended for adults?
64 ounces
How many hours of training does OBRA require for NAs?
at least 75 hours
How is the resident lying if they are in the lateral position?
on their side
How is a bedpan correctly positioned?
The wider end toward the head of the bed
What is used to safely move patients in the bed?
a draw sheet
When should an ostomy bag be emptied?
Whenever stool is eliminated
What are the parameters for a normal adult blood pressure?
90-120/60-80
Who should the NA report abuse to?
Their supervisor
24 hour skilled care in a long term care facility is also called
long term care
What position should the resident be in for meals?
sitting at 90 degrees
What kind of care would a resident trying to get stronger after an illness need?
Rehabilitation
"Everything will be fine" is an example of this communication barrier
cliche
Pointing to something is an example of what type of communication?
non Verbal communication
True or False: HIV results are confidential and cannot be shared.
True
True or False: The NA can clip a diabetic resident's toenails when providing foot care
False: The NA can wash the feet, apply lotion and observe for signs of irritation or sores
In what environment do micorogranisms thrive?
warm, dark and moist
When assisting this resident with ambulation, where should the NA stand?
on the resident's weaker side (the cane is on the stronger side)
How is a fracture pan positioned?
With the handle toward the foot of the bed
How does a patient qualify for hospice?
A life expectancy of 6 months or less
What is used to measure blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer
What is the main part of a medical term called?
The root
What is the permanent and painful stiffening of a joint and muscle?
Contracture
120 mL is how many ounces?
4 ounces
How long should the NA use friction when washing your hands?
20 seconds
Which stage of a pressure ulcer has reddened skin or skin that appears a different color than the surrounding area?
Stage 1
True or False: White rice is a whole grain food
False: whole wheat bread is a whole grain food
If someone has Covid, these precautions are in place in addition to standard precautions.
Transmission Based Precautions
True or False: It is okay to withhold fluids from a resident that is incontinent
False: The NA should be sensitive and professional when handling incontinence
Using the face of an imaginary clock to describe placement of things can help with this communication barrier
visual impairment
What is the last sense to leave the body?
hearing
What is the normal adult range for respirations?
12-20
How often should sheets be changed?
whenever they are soiled, wrinkled or damp
What is 6:00 pm in military time?
1800 hours
What is the most accurate temperature site?
Rectal
Which temperature site is located the armpit?
Axillary
What should the NA do if a resident starts to fall?
Widen your stance and bring the resident close to you
Who are standard precautions practiced on?
everyone
This is a method or way of doing something?
A procedure
When entering the room of a visually impaired resident, the NA should always...
identify themselves
What is the normal adult range for pulse?
60-100
What does it mean when a resident perseverates?
repeats questions or phrases over and over; the NA should answer by repeating themselves with the same words each time
These are needs necessary to sustain life
Physical Needs (Water, Food, Sleep, etc)
How should the gown be removed when doffing PPE?
Unfasten gown at the neck and waist, and roll the dirty side in while holding gown away from the body.
What is an advance directive?
a legal document that designates what kind of care a person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself
In what direction is perineal care performed?
front to back
What must the NA wear when shaving a resident?
gloves
What is the medical term for high blood pressure
hypertension
True or False: Mental health disorders can be treated
True: Mental health disorders can be treated with medication, physiotherapy and behavioral therapy
Focusing on the person speaking and providing feedback is an example of what?
Active listening
Is whole fruit or fruit juice a healthier choice?
Whole fruit
Making fun of a resident is which type of abuse?
psychological
On object that is free of pathogens is considered...
clean
Of the 6 nutrients we learned about, which is the most essential for life?
water