chapter 6-7
Which of the following should a nursing assistant do if he suspect poisoning?
the NA should look for a container that will help determine what the resent took or ate
What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?
dyspnea
Which of the following guidelines is true of working around oxygen equipment?
NAs should not allow open flames around oxygen
Which of the following is best to use on a burn?
cool water
Which of the following is true of residents falls?
An incident report will need to be completed for all falls
One condition or problem that can cause a lack of sensation is?
Diabetes
If a resident is in shock, a nursing assistant should?
Elevate the legs unless the resident has a head or abdominal injury
Which of the following term applies to body mechanics?
Fulcrum and lever
To control bleeding, a nursing assistant should?
Hold a thick pad against the wound and press down hard
Restraints can be applied?
Only with a doctors order
Which of the following is a way to use proper body mechanics?
The NA should stand with her legs shoulder-width apart
Which of the following is information a nursing assistant should be prepared to give when calling emergency services?
The phone number and address where the emergency is happening
The first two steps to take when approaching an emergency are?
assess the situation and assess the victim
When should a nursing assistant identify a resident?
before helping with feeding
When helping a resident sit up, stand up, or walk, the NA should
bend her knees
Which of the following statement is true of body mechanics?
body mechanics help save energy and prevent injury
Which of the following statements is true of preventing falls?
clear walkways of clutter
what information does a material safety data sheet (MSDS) contain?
description of emergency response action
If a resident is applied, a nursing assistant must?
Check on the resident every 15 minutes
A serious problem that has been associated with restraint use is?
Pressure ulcers
Which of the following statements is true of restraint usage?
people tend to respond better to restraint alternative than to restraints
In which of the following situations should an NA give abdominal thrusts to a resident?
the resident cannot speak, breathe, or cough
Insulin reaction can be caused by?
too little food
An example of a restraint alternative is?
giving the resident a repetitive task?
A sign that a stroke is occurring is?
inability to speak or speak clearly
When a resident is suspected of having a heart attack, a nursing assistant should?
loosen clothing around the neck
Why does working with oxygen require special safety precaution?
Oxygen is a damage fire hazard
RACE is an acronym for safety rule, and mean?
remove residents, activate alarm or call 911, contain fire, extinguish
In which position should a resident be placed for eating ?
sitting as upright as possible
A sign of the onset of diabetic ketoacidosis is breath that smells?
sweet
Another name for insulin reaction is?
hypoglycemia
To serve hot liquids to residents a nursing assistant (NA) should?
pour hot drinks away from residents
which of the following is an example of physically restraining a resident ?
putting both sides rails up on the bed
What is the medical term for fainting?
syncope