chapter 6 cna
when helping a resident sit up stand up or walk the NA should
bend her knees
which of the following statements is true of body mechanics
body mechanics help save energy and prevent injury
if a restraint is applied a nursing assistant must
check on the resident every 15 minutes
which of the following statements is true of preventing falls
clear walkways of clutter
what information does a material safety data sheet contain
description of emergency response actions
one condition or problem that can cause a lack of sensation is
diabetes
which of the following terms applies to body mechanics
fulcrum and lever
an example of a restraint alternative is
giving the resident a repetitive task
restraints can be applied
only with a doctors order
why does working with oxygen require special safety precautions
oxygen is a dangerous fire hazard
which of the following statements is true of restraint usage
people tend to respond better to restraint alternatives than to restraints
to serve hot liquids to residents a nursing assistant should
pour hot drinks away from residents
a serious problem that has been associated with restraint use is
pressure ulcers
which of the following is an example of physically restraining a resident
putting both side rails up on the bed
race is an acronym for a safety rule and means
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
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 guidelines is true of working around oxygen equipment
NAs should not allow open flames around oxygen
when should a nursing assistant identify a resident
before helping with feeding