CHECK WHAT YOU'VE LEARNED 16-20

what kind of bedding maybe use for a resident with pressure ulcers

a matches that is filled with air water or gel

to help prevent pressure ulcers in a bedridden resident you should

change the residence position every 2 hours

Mr Noland has a ostomy and uses a disposable bag which you must empty what is an important aspect of his care

checking the condition of the skin around the stoma

resident is experience a heart attack what symptoms are they likely to experience

chest pain

the Heimlich maneuver is used with a resident who is

choking

you are providing foot care for Mr Daly. which of the following do you normally do

clean under his toenails with an orange wood stick

you are assisting Mrs. Romberti has she uses the bedpan what is the best way to protect her dignity and privacy

close the door pull the best side curtain and cover her legs

Mrs. Colton is in shock. while waiting for help you should

keep her warm

what daily preventive care is needed for a resident skinfold areas

keep the area clean and dry

to collect a stool specimen you should

label the specimen container correctly and properly

mrs. Mayfield tells you she does not like the pie that is served for dessert tonight you should

offer to get a substitute

mrs. Cortez family is coming to visit today how would you begin getting mrs. Cortez ready

plan her a.m. care with her preferences in mind

what is the cause of decubitus ulcer

pressure on the skin

which of the following conditions may result from poor nutrition

pressure ulcers

if a resident is hemorrhaging externally from a leg wound what should you do to control the bleeding?

put pressure on the wound with your gloved hand

what is an early sign of a pressure ulcer

redness that does not go away

during mrs. Miller's bed bath she complains of a burning feeling in the perineal area what should you do

report this to the charge nurse

one of your residents has burned his hand on a hot light bulb what is the correct step go take

run cool water over the burn

you should report to the charge nurse if a resident

seems to have difficulty handling her utensils

your role in helping maintain a residence nutrition includes

serving meals while hot foods are still hot and cold foods are cold

what is a sign of a stage 2 pressure ulcer

shallow open ulcer

why is it important to be familiar with the residence a elimination patterns

so that you can recognize and Report any changes

Mrs. Allard is on an NCS diet this means she should avoid

sugar

residents with dysphagia may have trouble

swallowing their food

the staff is collecting a 24 hour urine specimen on mrs. Matson using a hat in her toilet you see her leaving the visitors restroom shortly after dinner and she admits she urinated in the toilet there but did not flush it yet what should you do

tell the charge nurse the test has to be restarted

who performs the assessment of a residents risk for skin breakdown

the interdisciplinary team

what is a possible problem resulting from bathing too often

the residents skin becomes dry

in any emergency involving a resident you should

try not to move the resident unless you must remove them from a dangerous situation

how can you make a resident dining experience more enjoyable

try to create a pleasant home-like atmosphere

Mrs. Weinberg is comatose. her mouth care procedure includes

using a toothette dipped in mouthwash

when should you wear gloves

when providing oral hygiene or perineal care

when is a resident most at risk for skin break down

when they are immobile

what is a benefit of observing residents carefully while providing personal care

you may note both physical and physiological changes in Resident

when performing CPR what ratio of breaths to compressions should you use

2 quick slow breaths per 30 compressions

how long should a resident sit up after being tube fed

30 minutes

what should the water temperature be in a tub or whirlpool

98.6 to 103 f

in some cases you must monitor a residence fluid intake accurately to do this you must

I know the capacity of glasses and cups in your facility

you are obtaining a clean catch urine specimen from mrs. Mancini at what stage in the procedure do you clean her perineum

before she urinates

you are a new nurse assistant at your facility how am I you learn that a certain resident has frequent incontinence

by checking the residence medical record

the signs and symptoms of dehydration may include

decrease urine output

Ketone testing is often used to residents with

diabetes

when you provide Personal Care it is important

encourage the resident to do all that they can for themselves

which of the following should you report to the charge nurse

evidence urine is cloudy

to prevent a stage 1 pressure ulcer from getting worse you should

follow the charge nurses instructions

what is the best way to put a resident at ease when talking about elimination patterns

have the conversation in private

Mr. Nathan's is experiencing a seizure and you have called for help. what else should you do for him

help him to the floor to prevent a fall

how can you keep a resident skin healthy

help them maintain good circulation

Mr. krulsky may be having a heart attack. he has chest pains looks very pale and has rapid weak irregular pulse you've called the charge nurse who is on the way your first aid for Mr. krulsky should include

helping him into a comfortable position

a person who is bleeding heavily is

hemorrhaging

you are about to shave a male residents face which of the following statements is true about how you should do this

hold the skin tight and smooth by pulling the skin upward with one hand and shaving with a downward stroke with the other hand