Chapter 26 Review Questions
what is the function of an artificial airway?
to keep the airway open for the lungs to perform air exchange
the intravenous infusion of nutrients bypassing the digestive tract is referred to as TPN, which stands for
total percutaneous nutrition
alternate communication methods for a resident with an artificial airway include
using communication boards
one possible complication that can result from a tube feeding is
aspiration
a pulse oximeter measures
blood oxygen level
what is one condition that can require an order for a tube feeding?
cancer
what is a type of intravenous line that is inserted into a large vein in the body?
central venous line
repositioning a resident on a mechanical ventilator must be done at least every
2 hours
what disorder can put a person at a higher risk for sepsis?
diabetes
Subacute care is for residents who
need more care than most long-term care facilities provide
which of the following statements is true of how a nursing assistant should care for a resident with a telemetry pack?
the NA should not get the unit, pads, or electrodes wet.
what is true of chest tubes?
the chest drainage must be observed for amount and color
which of the following statements is true of a resident on a ventilator?
clipboards, pads, and communication boards can help with communication
what is one problem associated with chest tubes that should be reported by the nursing assistant
clots are in the drainage tubing
a pulse oximeter sensor is normally clipped on a person's
finger
care guidelines for dialysis include
follow instructions for I & O measurement carefully
normal pulse oximetry readings are considered to be
from 95% to 100%
the process of removing poisons from the body can be done by using
gastric suctioning
symptoms of respiratory distress include
gurgling
the method used to insert an artificial airway is called
intubation
when using a pulse oximetry device, which of the following should be avoided
nail polish
a tube that is inserted into the nose, through the esophagus, and into the stomach for feeding is called a
nasogastric tube
what is one of the nursing assistant's responsibilities for tube feedings?
positioning the resident
what might a nursing assistant do for a resident with a tracheostomy?
provide skin care to the site around the tube
What involves the use of medication to calm a person?
sedation
a serious illness usually caused by a bacterial infection is called
sepsis