- What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? – to
help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores - What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body pat? – prosthesis
- To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or mL), the nurse assistant
should multiply four by: – 30 - Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six
months? – hospice - Which of the following abbreviations means “nothing by mouth”? – NPO
- Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: – range of
motion - What is the medical term for high blood pressure? – hypertension
- What is a task that is outside the scope of practice for an NA? – inserting tubes
into a resident’s body - Standard Precautions should be practiced – on every single person in your
care - Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of
functioning possible? – rehabilitation - If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the responsibility of a
NA? – The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care
plan. - Restraints can be applied: – only with a doctor’s orders
- Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of – hearing
- What is a normal range of a blood pressure? – varies 119/75 is an
example - Incontinence may be caused by: – nervous system diseases
- Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart is using – good body
mechanics - Aftr an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation.
Phantom sensation is – pain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings - How should a fracture pan be positioned? – with the handle toward the
foot of the bed - What does palliative care involve? – pain relief and comfort
1 / 2 - Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures that require –
sterile technique - Insulin reaction can be caused by – too little food
- Which of the following is a requirement of OBRA? – nursing assistants
must have at least 75 hours of training - What is a good way for a nursing assistant to care for a mentally ill
resident? – support the resident and his or her family and friends - When should sheets be changed? – whenever they are soiled, wrinkled,
or damp - What does the chain of command do? – describes the line of authority
- What is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate
sexual behavior? – take the resident to a private area - What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being
abused? – she should report it to the nurse immediately and let him/her
handle it from there - What is one good way a nursing assistant can assist residents with
normal changes of aging related to the urinary system? – offer frequent trips
to the bathroom - Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions? –
they are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions - What can nursing assistants do in regards to IVs? – Nursing assistants
will observe the IV site for problems - Passive range of motion exercises are done – when a resident cannot
move on her own - Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a
resident drinks? – milliters - When encountering a fire, a nursing assistant should first – remove
resident from danger - What is a common “cliche”? – It will all work out in the end.
- What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use
adaptive devices for eating or dressing? – occupational therapist - A way to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents
include: – using as little liquid as possible when giving oral care - Providing privacy while giving care is a patient’s – legal right