In the de-escalation phase with an angry resident, the nursing assistant knows it is a good time to - correct answer✔✔ remove the event triggers
When transferring a resident from their bed to the wheelchair you must - correct answer ✔✔ lower the bed, lock all the brakes on the bed and wheelchair, position your wheelchair touching the bed, put on non skid slippers
Residents should be encouraged to dress in daytime clothing because it: - correct answer ✔✔ affects how the residents feel about themselves
When a resident needs assistance and uses the call light on the bed, a light is activated - correct answer✔✔ outside the resident's room or in the nursing station
Soiled linens should be - correct answer ✔✔ kept away from your uniform and put in a laundry bag
An example of negligence is when a nursing assistant: - correct answer ✔✔ leaves a resident unattended in the bath tub
When performing perineal care for an uncircumcised male you need to - correct answer ✔✔ pull back the foreskin
The nursing assistant should - correct answer ✔✔ encourage the resident to be independent
When working with a resident that has had a stroke the nurse aide should - correct answer ✔✔ keep questions and directions simple and one step at a time
A document that describes chemicals used in the facility is the - correct answer ✔✔ MSDS A nosocomial infection, or hospital acquired infection is - correct answer ✔✔ an infection acquired in a healthcare facility
When lifting or moving a heavy helpless resident in bed you should - correct answer ✔✔ use a lift/draw sheet with help
During report the CNA hears that a resident has a localized infection. The CNA understands the infection - correct answer✔✔ is limited to one part of the body and small surrounding area
All of the following are nursing actions recommended when caring for residents who have had a stroke on the RIGHT side of the brain EXCEPT - correct answer ✔✔ only frown at them when they knock something over to let them know that they came into contact with an object
Mrs. Hood's blood pressure is 180/110. What should a nursing assistant do with this information - correct answer✔✔ note the blood pressure and report it to the charge nurse
An example of a psycho-social need would be - correct answer ✔✔ independence
A resident has been losing weight and not enjoying meal times like she used to. The CNA asks the resident if she is feeling alright and the resident reports she does not like the food. The CNA will - correct answer✔✔ ask the resident if there are other food choices she would like and discuss this with the nurse
When providing a bed bath to a resident, the NA should - correct answer ✔✔ wash and dry one body part at a time
A resident is served an 8 oz glass of juice and a 6 oz glass of water. The resident consumes 1/2 of each. The resident has consumed - correct answer ✔✔ 210 ml/cc
When preparing a resident before meals you would NOT - correct answer ✔✔ give them more time to settle their stomach