Review questions

What instructions should a CNA provide when using a incentive spirometer for a postoperative patient?

"Try to raise the indicator inside the spirometer by inhaling"

What some things that relieve constipation?

-High fiber diet -following the urge to have a BM -encouraging the person to walk more -increasing the person's fluid intake

What is some information regarding scabies?

-The person has a rash and intense itching -Special creams are ordered to kill the mite -Scabies is highly contagious

What can bedrest increase the risk for ?

-blood clots -contractures -pressure injuries -muscle atrophy

what precautions are taken so that urine flows freely from a catheter?

-making sure the person does not lay on the tubing -coiling the drainage tubing on the bed -keeping the tubing free of kinks

How long does a cleansing enema takes effect?

5 to 10 minutes

How much volume is a soapsuds enema solution?

500 to 1000 mL

The risk of prostate cancer increases when a man is over the age of?

60

What is the normal pulse rate for adults?

60-100 bpm

Describe an condom catheter ?

A catheter that has an attachments on the end fits onto a penis

An action is taken by the nursing team. Care is given in this step. This action is?

A nursing intervention

What equipment is use to shave a patient who is on anticoagulant drugs?

An electric shaver

Which does not help prevent bone loss and loss of muscle strength?

Bed rest

When using sterile gloves, what is one important step that the nursing assistant should take?

Ensure sterile glove expiration date is current

What are the three different types of burns and describe each?

First degree called superficial burns the epidermis. Symptoms are redness and pain Second degree called partial thickness burns the epidermis and dermis. Symptoms include addition of swelling blistering Third degree called full thickness burns both layers of skin and underlying tissue. Symptoms include serious scarring, peeling,white, or charring skin,

weakness of muscle in the feet and the ankles is?

Foot drop

What do you use to remove a resident's lower dentures?

Gauze squares

When and how is catheter care given?

It is given According to the care plan & after perineal care Rinse at least four inches of catheter nearest the body opening

What precaution must be took if a person wears a brace?

Keep the skin under the brace clean and dr

Difference between dry and moist applications and examples of each?

Moist application has strengthened affect Moist applications include: soaks,tubs and sitz baths, ice packs and compresses Dry applications include: ice bags, warming or cooling blankets , warm or cold packs, and aquamatic k-pads

A resident yells "I dropped hot soup on my leg". The skin looks blistered and red. The NA knows that this is a

Partial thickness burn

When assisting a patient to perform coughing and deep breathing exercises, which is one action should the NA take?

Place a pillow over the patient's incision site

A CNA is preparing to weigh a patient who is at risk for falls. Which of the following actions should the CNA take when using a mechanical scale to weigh the patient?

Place a walker over the scale for the patient to use as suppor

What is an important when dealing elimination needs?

Practice surgical asepsis

What is helpful for an older person with respiratory changes?

Resting as much as possible

Where do air mattress belong on the resident's bed?

Securely On top of the mattress

Which position helps to pass flatus?

Semi-Fowler's

How should a CNA apply an anti-embolism stocking for a patient who is postoperative?

Slide the stocking up over the foot and heel

Signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure include

Swelling in the ankles

Which is required by CMS for nursing center residents?

The Minimum Data Set (MDS)

Difference between the nursing process and care planning process

The nursing Z

How is shampoo prevented from getting into patients eyes?

The patient holds a washcloth over the eyes

Where on a patient should restraints be applies?

To a bed railing and over the clothing

When giving a male perineal care, CNAS start at the?

Urethra

Describe what is stress incontinence ?

Urine leaks during exercise and certain movements that cause pressure on the bladde

Preoperative fluid restriction and NPO prevent?

Vomiting and bronchi aspiration

Why is body language so important ?

Your appearance, and body language sends messages.

What do you use to collect a random urine sample?

a clean container

A common response to illness and disability is?

anger

If a person has fecal incontinence what measures should be taken in accordance to the patient's care plan?

assist with elimination every 2 to 3 hours

Development refers to what?

changes in mental, emotional, and social function

What is the goal of bladder training?

control of urination

The older person's ability to sense pain is does what over time?

decreases

In long term facilities, when can bed rails be used?

if they are needed to treat a person's medical condition

Which condition signifies the end of the female's ability to reproduce?

menopause

Stomato means

mouth

Which are risks when using a safety razor?

nicks and cuts

If a patient is on strict bed rest by the doctor's order, what can they do?

nothing, everything must be done for them. Only can perform some activities of daily living if the bedrest is not strict.

A person has an ostomy pouch. The pouch is bulging from flatus. What should you do?

open the pouch

What is PROM?

passive range of motion. Range of motion with assistance

Describe bladder training if a patient has a catheter?

removing the catheter every 3-4 hours

An early sign of altered respiratory function is?

restlessness

A resident is very upset about his or her lunch. Which communication technique can help the person gain control?

silence

If you are giving a cleansing enema and during the procedure, the person complains of pain? What should you do first?

stop insertion of the enema tip

When performing a bed bath what limb// body part do you start with first?

the body part farthest away from you?

A resident is set up to give herself a partial bath. Before leaving the room, what should a CNA must make sure of?

the person's call light is within reach

When flossing teeth, what direction do you move the floss?

up and down

How should CNA perform ambulation with a person that is visually impaired?

walk slightly in front them and holds their hand for guidance

When are hygiene measures given inside a long term care facility?

whenever they are needed