CNA Unit 1
Procedure
A ______ is a method or way of doing something.
Bed Cradle
A __________ keeps the covers from pushing down on a resident's feet.
Every time the NA touches something
A nursing assistant (NA) will come into contact with microorganisms
two hours
A nursing assistant should reposition immobile residents at least every
Can spread it to others
A person with TB disease
Shaving a resident
During which of the following procedures must an NA always wear gloves?
He can empty and clean bedpans immediately after use.
How can a nursing assistant help control odors in a facility?
By direct physical contact
How is MRSA most often spread?
Put on gloves.
If an NA needs to clean up a spill, what is the first step that she should take?
Warm, moist environments
In which type of environment do microorganisms thrive?
A set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease
Infection prevention is
Increased irritability
Lack of sleep can cause
Only care that it determines to be medically necessary
Medicare will pay for
two
Oral care should be done at least ____ time(s) a day.
Keeping hair clean and neatly brushed
Proper personal grooming for an NA means
Surveys
Regular inspections performed in facilities to make sure they are following state and federal regulations are called
hear
Residents who are unconscious may still be able to
Employers have an exposure control plan
The Blood borne Pathogen Standard requires that
Health maintenance organization
The abbreviation HMO means
Assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
The correct order of the nursing process is
They may have limited mobility
The elderly are at a higher risk of infection because
Mode of transmission (a way for the disease to spread)
The following are necessary links in the chain of infection. When an NA wears gloves, which link is broken, thus preventing the spread of disease?
Developmentally disabled
The group with the longest average stay in long-term care facilities is
Wash her hands
The single most important thing the NA can do to prevent the spread of disease is to
An airborne disease
Tuberculosis is
Urine
Under Standard Precautions, the term body fluids includes
Rehabilitation and terminal illness
What are two general categories of residents who stay in a care facility for less than 6 months
It helps protect nursing assistants and their employers from liability.
What does the chain of command do?
The NA should encourage the resident to do as much as possible for herself.
What is a good way for a nursing assistant to promote respect, dignity, and privacy when helping a resident with care?
The care plan must be updated as the resident's condition changes.
What is one reason why reporting a resident's changes and problems to the supervisor is a very important role of the nursing assistant?
By contact with blood or body fluids
What is one way that blood borne pathogens can be transmitted?
Through proper hand washing and handling of contaminated wastes
What is the best way to control the spread of C. difficile?
Through proper hand washing
What is the best way to control the spread of MRSA?
Plan ahead by making a list of tasks to do
What is the single best way for an NA to manage his or her time efficiently?
They should be rolled up with the dirty side in.
What should be done with soiled bed linens?
Make sure the room is warm enough before beginning
When bathing a resident, a nursing assistant should
Work from front to back
When cleaning the perineal area, the NA should
Leave the call light within the resident's reach
When leaving a resident's room, a nursing assistant should
When they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp
When should sheets be changed?
At least 20 seconds
When washing hands, an NA should use friction for
In skilled nursing facilities
Where is long-term care offered?
Within the resident's reach
Where should the call light be placed when a nursing assistant leaves a resident's room?
Physician (MD)
Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribes treatment?
Nurses, PTs, OTs
Which of the following care team members are licensed professionals who delegate jobs to nursing assistants?
Rehabilitation care
Which of the following healthcare settings is appropriate for people who need to receive physical therapy after a hip replacement ?
Gloves
Which of the following is a type of disposable equipment?
Following Standard Precautions in caring for all residents
Which of the following is an NA responsibility related to infection prevention?
Involved side
Which of the following is an appropriate way for an NA to refer to a resident's weakened side when assisting with dressing?
Eating
Which of the following is an example of an activity of daily living (ADL)?
They are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions.
Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions?
Nail care should be provided if it has been assigned and when the nails are dirty.
Which of the following is true of nail care?
Lack of sleep can cause decreased mental function.
Which of the following is true of sleep?
Gloves should be changed before contact with mucous membranes.
Which of the following is true of wearing gloves?
Pressure ulcers can lead to life-threatening infections.
Which of the following statements is true about pressure ulcers?
Acute care is given in hospitals for people who require immediate care.
Which of the following statements is true of acute care?
Clean dentures should be returned to the resident or stored in a denture cup.
Which of the following statements is true of dentures?
Residents' hair should be handled gently because hair can be pulled out when combing or brushing it.
Which of the following statements is true of hair care?
The vaccine for HBV helps prevent the disease.
Which of the following statements is true of hepatitis B (HBV)?
Closed bed
Which of the following terms describes a bed that is completely made, with the bedspread and blankets in place?
With every resident in his care
With whom should an NA use Standard Precautions?
Medicaid
_____ is a medical assistance program for low-income people.
