Under which of the following conditions should a nursing assistant not take an oral temperature?

To prevent falls, a nursing assistant should

Clear walkways of clutter

Falls can lead to life threatening injuries

To serve hot liquids to residents, a nursing assistant should

Pour hot drinks away from residents

When should a nursing assistant identify a resident?

Before helping with feeding

How should residents be positioned while they eat

Sitting as upright as possible

Which of the following guidelines is true of working around oxygen equipment?

Never allow open flames around oxygen

What information does a material safety data sheet (MSDS) contain?

Description of emergency response actions

A restraint is a physical or chemical way to limit a person's movement. Restraining a resident includes

Putting both side rails up on the bed

Which of the following is information a nursing assistant should be prepared to give when calling emergency services?

The phone number and address where the emergency is happening

Which of the following conditions May mean you need emergency medical help?

The first two steps and approaching an emergency are

Assess the situation and the victim

The correct responses to choking Involve

Performing abdominal thrusts to get blockage up out of the throat

If a resident is in shock, a nursing assistant should

Elevate the feet unless the resident has a head or abdominal injury

To control bleeding, a nursing assistant, should

Hold a thick pad or clean cloth against the wound and press down hard

Which of the following can a nursing assistant doif he or she suspects poisoning

Look for a container that will help them find out what the resident took orate

Which kind of burn involves just the outer layer of skin

To treat a minor burn, a nursing assistant should

If resident faints, a nursing assistant should

Restraints can be applied

Only with a doctor's order

When a resident is suspected of having a heart attack, a nursing assistant should

Not give the person liquids or food

Insulin reactions can be caused by

Move furniture away to prevent injury to the resident who is having a seizure

A sign that a stroke is occurring is

The inability to speak or to speak clearly

Is a resident falls, and nursing assistant should

Bring the residence body close and lower him or her to the floor

What is a good way for a nursing assistant to promote respect, dignity, and privacy when helping a resident with care

Encourage the resident to do as much as possible for themselves

What is a condition that increases the risk of pressure sores

Pressure sores can lead to life-threatening infections

A nursing assistant should reposition immobileresidence at least every

What keeps the covers from pushing down on a residents feet

A serious problem that may result from restraints is

What is a skin care guideline

Check the resident'sskindaily and report changes

What part of the patient should be washed every day

When bathing a resident the nursing assistant should

Make sure the room is warm enough

A diabetics toenails cannot be cut even if the resident request it

How can a nursing assistant help promote independence and dignity while assisting with grooming

By honoring the resident's preference

What is a normal temperature range for the oral method

97.6-99.6degrees Fahrenheit

Which thermometer is used to take temperature from the ear

What is another word for armpit

Which temperature is considered to be the most accurate

Under which of the following conditionsshould a nursing assistant not take an oral temperature on a person

The person is confused or disoriented

Which of the following statements is true of restraints

People tend to respond better to restraint alternatives than to restraints

Why are mercury free thermometer is considered safer then the mercury thermometer

They do not contain mercury, which is a dangerous substance

The NA must hold onto the thermometer at all times while taking a rectal temperature

How far will tympanic thermometers be inserted into the ear?

What is the most common site to take thepulse

What should be documented about the resident's pulse

The normal respiration rate for adults ranges

From 12 to 20 breaths per minute

Why should respiration be counted immediately after taking the pulse

People may breathe more quickly if they know they are being observed

Is 119/75 a normal blood pressure range

Blood pressure is measured using a

An example of a restraint alternative is

Giving the resident a repetitive task

Pain is a different experience for each person

What can help reduce pain

How can cold applications help a person

Cold prevent swelling and reduces pain

What is something a nursing assistant should watch for specifically when using warm and cold applications

Nursing assistants will observe the IV site for problems

What is true of non-sterile dressings

Nursing assistants never assist with them

What is a machine which changes air in the room into air with more oxygen

What color should urine normally be?

A lack of privacy can affect urination, ascan stress

If a restraint is applied, a nursing assistant must

Check on the resident every 15 minutes

What is used for residents who cannot assist to raise their hips on to a bedpan

Inconsistencemay be caused by

When providing perinealcare for a female resident, the nursing assistant should

The best position for men to urinate is

How many ounces of fluid each day should a healthy persontake in

NAs observe and report regarding catheters

The drainage bag must be kept lowerthan the hips orbladder

What type of urine specimen does not include the first and last urine in the sample

Dip strips contest urine for

Which of the following is true of bladder retraining

The nursing assistant should encourage the resident to drink plenty of fluids even if incontinence is a problem

Which of the following terms applies to the body mechanics

Using good body mechanics includes

Standing with the legs shoulderwidth apart

Which of the following should you not dowhen lifting a heavy object from the floor?

Keep your feet close together

The acronym RACE as a safety rule means

Remove residence, activate 911, contain fire, extinguish

Do not take an oral temperature if the patient is quizlet?

Contraindications of oral temperature are unconscious patients, patients with seizures infants or young children oral disease or surgery mouth breathing or Oxygen mask. The rectal temperature is reliable and normally higher than oral temperature by 1 degree Fahrenheit.

Which of the following is the normal temperature for oral method?

The average normal oral temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). A rectal temperature is 0.5°F (0.3°C) to 1°F (0.6°C) higher than an oral temperature.

Which method of taking temperature is considered to be the most accurate CNA?

Body temperature can be measured in various ways; the rectal or otic/tympanic methods are the most accurate and are higher than the axillary, forehead, or oral methods. The normal oral temperature is 98.2°F ± 1.2° or 36.8°C ± 0.7°. The normal rectal temperature is 99.6°F ± 0.7° or 37.5°C ± 0.7°.

Which of the following thermometer is used to take a temperature in the ear?

Remote ear thermometers, also called tympanic thermometers, use an infrared ray to measure the temperature inside the ear canal.