Chapter 22: Special Care Skills

Which of the following is true of residents in a subacute setting? A: They need a higher level of care than other residents. B: They need less care and observation than other residents. C: The cost for their care is higher than a hospitals costs. D: The NA has less responsibilities for residents in subacute care.

A: They need a higher level of care than other residents.

The method used to insert an artificial airway is called

Intubation

What might a NA do for a resident with a tracheostomy

Keep the stoma clean

Alternate communication methods for a resident with an artificial airway include:

Using communication boards

When might suctioning be needed by a resident in subacute care?

When secretions have collected in the upper respiratory system.

What is one example of emergency surgery?

surgery to remove a ruptured appendix

Which of the following is a task to perform for both preoperative and postoperative care of a resident? A: Assisting the resident to change into a gown. B: Measuring and recording vital signs. C: Applying anti-embolic hose D: Removing dentures, eyeglasses, contact lenses, and any other personal items.

B: Measuring and recording vital signs

Which of the following is true of chest tubes? A: The drainage system must be kept above the level of the residents chest. B: The chest drainage must be observed for amount and color. C: The tubing should be kinked for better flow of fluids. D: Chest tubes will only be placed in the front of the body.

B: The chest drainage must be observed for amount and color

Which of the following statements is true of a resident on a mechanical ventilator? A: The resident will be especially relaxed. B: The resident might be anxious about not being able to breathe normally. C: Being on a ventilator is not much different from regular breathing D: The resident will be able to speak.

B: The resident might be anxious about not being able to breath normally.

A pulse oximeter measures

Blood oxygen level and pulse rate

Which of the following statements is true of assisting a resident who is being monitored using telemetry? A: The pads should be kept moist or wet at all times. B: Once attached, the pads can only be removed via surgery. C: The pads are usually attached to the person's legs or feet. D: The pads should remain dry.

D: The pads should remain dry.

Signs of respiratory distress include

Elevated respiratory rate