NURc 1001 exam 4 Questions With Complete Solutions
Different normal ranges for different methods and sites of taking
a temperature? Correct Answer Oral: 97.6 -99.8,
Rectal: 98.6-103.8
Axillary: 96-98.0
Tympanic 96-99.6
Temporal:
97.6-99.6
How do Nurse aides care for a resident with an o dwelling
catheter? Correct Answer
How do we prevent UTIs? Correct Answer Providing adequate
hydration, washing and cleaning perineal area front to back,
cleaning stool immediately, toilet frequently, keep catheters
clean, keep catheter bag and tubing below bladder and off floor,
maintain closed urinary drainage system and do not open
drainage system.
How do you care for a resident with a colostomy? Correct
Answer
How do you obtain a pulse? Correct Answer Push two fingers
on an arterie and hold for one minute once starting at the clock
on 12 then multiply it by four to get beats per minute.
How do you obtain a respiration? Correct Answer Look at the
chest and count how many breaths they take in one minute.
, How do you obtain an accurate weight and why is it important
Correct Answer It's important because it checks nutritional
status and calories need and determines if their calorie intake is
adequate for nutritional needs to estimate fluid status. Weight
them in the morning and in same clothes balance scale
beforehand and record weight.
How does a NA provide for a incontinent resident? Correct
Answer Check at least every two hours,change clothing and
linens if neesed, wash and dry affected skin, use adult disposable
protective garments,use protective pads on residents bed and
treat resident with respect.
How does the Na care for residents with these diseases? Correct
Answer Provide comfortably, keep personal items within
reach,follow dietary restrictions,pace activities,follow safety
measures with 02, report any changes to Nurse.
How is blood pressure affected in the elderly? Correct Answer
Orthostatic hypotension May occur which is when the person
suddenly stands up and may feel faint and the arteries narrow
and lose elasticity and heart works harder to circulate blood by
may be higher in older adult.
How is measuring height done? Correct Answer In bed and
using a standing scale.
What are common misconceptions about the older adults?
Correct Answer They aren't interested in the outside world,don't
want relationships,contribute little to society, can't make
important decisions.
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