Chapter 26 Review Questions

what is the function of an artificial airway?

to keep the airway open for the lungs to perform air exchange

the intravenous infusion of nutrients bypassing the digestive tract is referred to as TPN, which stands for

total percutaneous nutrition

alternate communication methods for a resident with an artificial airway include

using communication boards

one possible complication that can result from a tube feeding is

aspiration

a pulse oximeter measures

blood oxygen level

what is one condition that can require an order for a tube feeding?

cancer

what is a type of intravenous line that is inserted into a large vein in the body?

central venous line

repositioning a resident on a mechanical ventilator must be done at least every

2 hours

what disorder can put a person at a higher risk for sepsis?

diabetes

Subacute care is for residents who

need more care than most long-term care facilities provide

which of the following statements is true of how a nursing assistant should care for a resident with a telemetry pack?

the NA should not get the unit, pads, or electrodes wet.

what is true of chest tubes?

the chest drainage must be observed for amount and color

which of the following statements is true of a resident on a ventilator?

clipboards, pads, and communication boards can help with communication

what is one problem associated with chest tubes that should be reported by the nursing assistant

clots are in the drainage tubing

a pulse oximeter sensor is normally clipped on a person's

finger

care guidelines for dialysis include

follow instructions for I & O measurement carefully

normal pulse oximetry readings are considered to be

from 95% to 100%

the process of removing poisons from the body can be done by using

gastric suctioning

symptoms of respiratory distress include

gurgling

the method used to insert an artificial airway is called

intubation

when using a pulse oximetry device, which of the following should be avoided

nail polish

a tube that is inserted into the nose, through the esophagus, and into the stomach for feeding is called a

nasogastric tube

what is one of the nursing assistant's responsibilities for tube feedings?

positioning the resident

what might a nursing assistant do for a resident with a tracheostomy?

provide skin care to the site around the tube

What involves the use of medication to calm a person?

sedation

a serious illness usually caused by a bacterial infection is called

sepsis