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