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[HC/C.N.A.
HC/C.N.A.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The measurement of all liquids and foods and anything eliminated from the body | Intake and Output |
| 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius | Normal body temperature when taken orally |
| time to measure a patient's weight | Same time each day |
| A tray is on the floor. What should you do? | Clean it up immediately |
| There is a fire in the patient's room. What should you do | RACE - Rescue, Activate, Contain, Extinguish |
| What should be done with broken equipment | Put a sign on it and remove it from use |
| 105 degrees Fahrenheit | Normal temperature for bath water |
| 99.6 degrees Fahrenheit | Normal body temperature when taken rectally |
| 97.6 degrees Fahrenheit | Normal body temperature when taken axillary or axillially |
| 120 / 80 | Normal blood pressure for an adult |
| 12-18 | Normal respiratory rate for an adult |
| >60 and <100 | Normal heart rate for an adult |
| < 60 | Bradycardia for an adult |
| >100 | Tachycardia for an adult |
| The membrane between the outer and inner ear, where temperature is measured in the ear | Tympanic |
| Which vital sign is out of range? 98.8 orally, 80-30 | Respiratory rate |
| A sign of a urinary tract infection | malodorous urine |
| S/S of diabetes mellitus | excessive thirst |
| Arthritits effects the | joints |
| The muscular system provides movement and | warmth or the production of heat |
| White blood cells | fight infection or protect from infection |
| Red blood cells | allow oxygen to be transported throughout the body |
| Following the steps from CPR, you enter a room and notice that a patient is not breathing, your next step is | Call for help. Check, call care |
| The position that a patient is in when CPR is being performed is | on a flat hard surface |
| You enter a room and find a client next to the bed not moving. What is your next step? | Make certain the scene is safe |
| What should a health care worker do if a patient is choking, and is coughing forcefully? | Only observe the patient for as long as the patient is able to cough |
| Where are valuables placed in most facilities? | in the facility safe |
| The form listing clothing and personal belongings that the client brings with them when admitted is called the | admission checklist |
| When discharging a client, the C.N.A. should transport the patient to the | waiting vehcile outside |
| While assisting with a sterile dressing change, liquid is spilled ono the sterile field. The field is now | contaminated |
| What should be done with the markins that are applied for radiation therapy? | avoid using soap and water in that area |
| Hemodialysis is the removal of waste - replacing the job of the kidneys. The health care worker knows that he/she will need to | weight the patient every day |
| What does a pulse oximeter measure? | oxygen levels in the blood |
| What color is a rectal thermometer? | it has a red tip |
| Collection of a sterile urine sample needs to be collected | after the perineal area is cleaned and the patient urinates into a sterile container |
| A random urine sample can be collected | in a new specimen cup |
| The reason that health care workers use proper body mechanics is to | ensure that the health care worker and the patient are kept safe |
| The longest and strongest muscles in the body are the | legs |
| To avoid injury, never lift an object higher thatn the | hips |
| To avoid foot drop use a | foot board |
| After positioning a client, the health care worker should | check the position of the non-functioning limb |
| The reason to position a client in good alignment is to | increase comfort |
| If a patient is given a tray with salt and the patient says they are not to have salt, what should you do? | Check the diet order to be certain the patient received the correct diet |
| A patient is NPO. This means | that the patient is not to have anything to eat or drink. Remove the pitcher |
| When you are forcing fluids you should | encourage fluids at least every 2 hours |
| Before getting a client up to walk, the nursing assistant should first | sit the client on the side of the bed |
| The reason to sit a client on the side of the bed prior to standing is to | ensure that the patient is not dizzy or lightheaded |
| To transfer a patient correctly from bed to a stretcher, the nursing assistant must | use good body mechanics |
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