chapter 7 cna

the first two steps to take when approaching an emergency are

assess the situation and assess the victim

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 ofllowing is best to use on a burn

cool water

what is the medical term for difficulty breathing

dyspnea

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 terms applies to body mechanics

fulcrum and lever

an example of a restraint alternative is

giving the resident a repetitive task

to control bleeding a nursing assistant should

hold a thick pad against the wound and press down hard

another name for insulin reaction is

hypoglycemia

when a resident is suspected of having a heart attack a nursing assistant should

loosen clothing around the neck

insulin reaction can be caused by

physical or emotional stress

race is an acronym for a safety rule and means

remove residents activate alarm or call 911 contain fire extinguish

what is the medical term for fainting

syncope

which of the following should a nursing assistant do if he suspects poisoning

the na should look for a container that will help determine what the resident took or ate

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

in which of the following situations should an NA give abdominal thrusts to a resident

the resident cannot speak breathe or cough