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NA Exam #5 Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| how often should hair be brushed? | at least once a day |
| when shaving a resident, in what direction should you go? | along the hair growth |
| how often should oral care be performed? | after meals OR 2x a day |
| how often should perineal care be performed? | daily! |
| in what order should the body be cleaned? | cleanest to dirtiest |
| what should be looked for when observing a resident's skin? | pressure ulcers |
| what is an open bed? | a made bed with the linen folded down to the foot of the bed |
| what is a closed bed? | completely made bed w/ bedspread, blankets, and pillows in place |
| what is an occupied bed? | a bed with someone in it |
| what is an unoccupied bed? | a vacant bed |
| what is hygiene? | practices to keep body clean |
| what is grooming? | practices such as nail and hair care |
| how should linen be carried? | away from the body |
| what should NOT be done to linen? | shaking |
| what should be done to dirty linen when removing it? | roll it away from your body |
| what is an overbed table? | may be used for meals or personal care, must be kept clean and free of clutter |
| what is a bedside table used for? | valuables |
| why are disposables used? | they are safer as far as having a lower risk of transferring pathogens |
| what are the five vitals? | 1. pain level, 2. BPM, 3. respirations, 4. temperature, 5. BP |
| what should you do if you can't get a resident's BP? | contact the nurse |
| what is normal BPM? | 60-100 |
| if a resident has a weak side, which side should be undressed first? | strong side |
| if a resident has a weak side, which side should be dressed first? | weak side |
| what is the elbow pulse point called? | brachial |
| what is the wrist pulse point called? | radial |
| what is the neck pulse point called? | carotid |
| what is normal respiration? | 12-20 |
| what does an anticoagulant do? | thin the blood |
| how does an anticoagulant affect a person's bleeding? | bleeding continues longer and requires more pressure in order for it to stop |
| what type of razor should be used for people on anticoagulants? | electric razor |
| what is the medical term for blood clots? | embolism |
| what does PE stand for? | pulmonary embolism; lung blood clot |
| what type of care is crucial for diabetics to receive daily? | foot care |
| what can a lack of mouth care for an unconscious resident lead to? | sordes (oral infection) |
| what does QHS stand for? | every night at bedtime |
| what can fruity breath be a sign of? | diabetes |
| what should be done if a resident is taking long to shower? | allow them to take their time |
| what body parts are washed in a partial bath? | underarms, hands, face, and perineal |
| would cosmetics be applied during AM care or PM care? | AM care |
| what stimulant disrupts sleep? | caffeine |
| what condition disrupts sleep and causes you to snore? | sleep apnea |
| what type of mattress is used when a resident is at risk of pressure ulcers? | alternative mattress |
| how does lack of sleep make a resident behave? | irritable |
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