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Nurse Aide I AA
Nurse Aide I Module AA Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the purpose of taking vital signs? | The purpose of taking vital signs is to monitor a person’s basic body functions and detect any changes in their health. |
| Know what equipment is needed for each part of the vital signs | Equipment needed for vital signs includes a thermometer for temperature, a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope for blood pressure, a watch or clock for pulse and respiration, and sometimes a pulse oximeter for oxygen levels. |
| Know what the normal ranges for each vital sign. What are you to do if a vital sign is outside of the normal range | Normal vital signs are temperature 97.6–99.6°F, pulse 60–100 beats per minute, respiration 12–20 breaths per minute, and blood pressure around 120/80 mmHg; if a vital sign is outside the normal range, report it immediately to the nurse. |
| Know the location on the body for each vital sign to be taken. Where can the most accurate readings be obtained? | Temperature is taken orally, rectally, axillary (underarm), or tympanic (ear), with rectal being the most accurate; pulse is commonly taken at the radial artery (wrist); respiration is observed by watching chest movements; blood pressure measure upper arm |
| Know the process/steps for weighting a person. | To weigh a person, ensure the scale is on a flat surface and zeroed, help the person step onto the scale safely, have them stand still, read the weight, and record it accurately. |
| Know conversions ex: ounces to millimeters and inches to feet. | 1 ounce equals about 30 milliliters, and 12 inches equal 1 foot. |
| Which V/S tells us how well the heart is working? | The pulse tells us how well the heart is working by showing the heart rate and rhythm. |
| Know the NAs responsibility regarding a new admission | A Nurse Aide’s responsibility during a new admission is to help make the resident feel comfortable, assist with personal needs, and accurately report observations to the nurse. |
| Know contraindications related to taking a blood pressure | Contraindications for taking blood pressure include avoiding arms with IVs, injuries, casts, or surgery, and never taking it on the side of a mastectomy. |
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