To prevent falls, a nursing assistant should Show 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.
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