CHAPTER 12 REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS

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CHAPTER 12 REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -13 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: what are three ways that nursing assistants can help control odors in facilities?

Answer:

promptly clean up after episodes of incontinence, change soiled bed linens and clothing as soon as possible, and give regular oral care and personal care to help avoid body and breath odors Question 2: what are three ways that nursing assistants can keep the noise level down in facilities?

Answer:

do not bang equipment or meal trays, keep your voice low, and close doors when residents ask you to

Question 3: where should call lights always be placed?

Answer:

within the resident's reach Question 4: list three reasons why is is important to change bed linens frequently

Answer:

sheets that are damp, wrinkled, or bunched up under a resident are uncomfortable. microorganisms thrive in moist, warm places. residents who spend long hours in bed are at risk for pressure injuries.

Question 5: what problems can result from a lack of sleep?

Answer:

decreased mental function, reduced reaction time, and irritability

Question 6: How do privacy curtains help protect residents' privacy?

Answer:

protects residents from public view

Question 7: when should bed linens be changed?

Answer:

Linens should always be changed after personal care procedures such as bed baths, or any time bedding or sheets are damp, soiled, or in need of straightening.

Question 8: list two functions that sleep performs for the body.

Answer:

repairing and renewing cells and processing information.Question 9: what temperature range for long-term care facilities is required by OBRA?

Answer:

71-81 F

Question 10: what is disposable equipment? why is it used?

Answer:

equipment that is discarded after one used. used to prevent the spread of microorganisms.Question 11: what is the overbed table? can bedpans and soiled linen be placed on an overbed table?

Answer:

Used for meals or personal care. Bedpans and soiled linen cannot be placed on an overbed table.

Question 12: Why are beds usually kept in their lowest positions?

Answer:

Provides for residents safety and helps reduce the risk of falls.

Question 13: which way should pillows face while under resident's heads?

Answer:

the open end should face away from the door.