. What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? - ANSWER to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? - ANSWER prosthesis To convert four ounces of water to milliliters (ml or mL), the nurse assistant should multiply four by: - ANSWER 30 Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months? - ANSWER hospice Which of the following abbreviations means "nothing by mouth"? - ANSWER NPO Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: - ANSWER range of motion What is the medical term for high blood pressure? - ANSWER hypertension What is a task that is outside the scope of practice for an NA? - ANSWER inserting tubes into a resident's body Standard Precautions should be practiced - ANSWER on every single person in your care Which kind of care helps restore a resident to the highest level of functioning possible? - ANSWER rehabilitation If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what is the responsibility of a NA? - ANSWER The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan. Restraints can be applied: - ANSWER only with a doctor's orders Generally, the last sense to leave a dying person is the sense of - ANSWER hearing What is the normal range of a blood pressure? - ANSWER varies 119/75 is an example Incontinence may be caused by: - ANSWER nervous system diseases Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart is using - ANSWER good body mechanics After an amputation, a resident may experience a phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is - ANSWER pain or sensation caused by remaining nerve endings How should a fracture pan be positioned? - ANSWER with the handle toward the foot of the bed What does palliative care involve? - ANSWER pain relief and comfort Nursing assistants do not usually perform procedures that require - ANSWER sterile technique Insulin reaction can be caused by - ANSWER too little food Which of the following is a requirement of OBRA? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER support the resident and his or her family and friends When should sheets be changed? - ANSWER whenever they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp What does the chain of command do? - ANSWER describes the line of authority What is a good way for a nursing assistant to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior? - ANSWER take the resident to a private area What should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER offer frequent trips to the bathroom Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions? - ANSWER they are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions What can nursing assistants do in regards to IVs? -
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