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