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Question | Answer |
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helping persons return to their highest physical and mental function | rehabilitation |
rehab starts when | person first seeks healthcare |
A healthcare program for dying persons is a | hospice |
controls policy in a health care agency | board of directors |
Responsible for the entire nursing staff and safe nursing care | don |
you are a member of | the health team/nursing team |
The nursing team does NOT include | doctors |
Nursing assistants are supervised by | Licensed nurses |
the nursing assistants role is to | perform delegated nursing tasks |
Nursing tasks are delegated according to a person's needs and staff member abilities.This nursing care pattern is called | Team nursing |
medicare is for persons | 65yrs and older |
Is required for an agency to operate and provide care | a license |
Is voluntary for health care agencies | accreditation |
A survey team is at your agency.A team member asks you some questions.You should | Give honest and complete answers |
nursing practice is regulated by | nurse practice act |
your nursing assistant certification can be revoked for | performing acts beyond your role |
Requires a training and competency evaluation program for nursing assistants | OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987) |
As a nursing assistant you should have a ___ ___________ before employment | Job description |
TRUE OR FALSE: You can use the person's property for your own needs | false |
What state law affects what nursing assistants can do? | nurse practice act |
who assigns and supervises your work | nurses |
you are responsible for | completing delegated tasks safely |
What are you doing when you perform a task not allowed by the state? | practicing nursing without a license |
TRUE OR FALSE:Nurses can delegate their responsibilities to you | false |
the nurse delegates a task to you.You must | Decide or accept the task |
TRUE OR FALSE:You can refuse to perform a task because you do not like the task | False |
You decide to refuse to do a task what must you do? | communicate your concerns to hte nurse |
TRUE OR FALSE: ALR's provide nursing care | False |
TRUE OR FALSE: Each person has a private apratments in ALR | False |
TRUE OR FALSE: Residents must plan and organize their own activities | false |
Choosing activities for the resident _______ the rights of the person | Violates |
TRUE OR FALSE:A person want to attend a concert,the concert must be approved by the ALR. | false |
assisted living staff must | meet state requirements |
ALRs often require | that persons speak english |
a service plan | describes the services needed and who provides them |
assisted living residents are encouraged to eat | in the dining room |
TRUE OR FALSE:Spills and splashes are wiped up after meals | false |
TRUE OR FALSE:Leftover food is used in 3 to 5 days | false |
TRUE OR FALSE:You assist with laundry.Care labels directions are followed | true |
TRUE OR FALSE:Usually assisted living staff are allowed to give medication reminders | true |
Drugs are kept | in a locked container,cabinet,or area |
Most falls occur in | patient rooms and bathrooms |
most falls occur | during the evening |
A co-worker is helping Mr.Polk today.His chair alarm goes off.What should you do? | assist Mr.Polk |
bedrails are used | according to the care plan |
T OR F:You are going to transfer a person from the bed to the chair.Bed wheels must be locked. | true |
A gait belt is applied | over clothing |
You apply a gait belt.What should you do with the excess strap? | tuck it under the belt |
a person starts to fall.Your first action is to | bring the person close to your body as fast as possible |
you found a person lying on the floor.What should you do? | call for the nurse |
rehabilitation and restorative nursing care focus on | the whole person |
a person's rehabilitation begins with preventing | contractures and pressure ulcers |
A person has weakness on the right side.ADL are | done by the person to the extent possible |
T OR F:sympathy and pity help the person adjust. | false |
during the therapy a person asks to have music played.You should | ask the person to chose some music |
A person's right side is weak.You move the signal light to the left side.You have promoted quality of life by | providing for safety |
T OR F:you should give praise even when slight progress is made | true |
T OR F:a person's speech therapy should be done in private | true |
T OR F:you tell a person that dessert is not allowed until exercise is done.This is abuse and mistreatment | true |
T OR F:a person refuses to attend a concert at the nursing center.The person must attend.It is part of the rehabilitation plan. | false |
T OR F:rehabilitation programs for older persons are usually slower paced than those of younger persons. | true |
T OR F:nursing assistants and restorative aides are involved in the persons rehabilitation program | true |
T OR F:you need to stress the person's abilities and strengths | true |
a person's skin rubs against the sheet.This is called | friction |
what occurs when a person slides down in bed | shearing |
what protects the skin when moving the person in bed | rolling the person |
whenever you handle,move,or transfer a person,you must | protect the person's privacy |
T OR F:when delegated a task that involves moving the person in bed the nurse tells you how to position the person | true |
you are using a drawsheet as an assist device.It is placed so that | is under the head to above the knees |
before turning a person onto their side,you | move the person to the side of the bed |
the logrolling procedure is used | after spinal cord injuries or surgeries |
when getting ready to dangle the person,you need to know | which side is stronger |
for chair and wheelchair transfers,the person must | wear non-skid footwear |
before transfering a person to or from bed you must | lock the bed wheels |
when transferring the person to a bed,a chair,or the toilet | the person's strong side moves first |
T OR F:you are going to use a mechanical lift.you must use a transfer belt | false |
to safely transfer a person with a mechanical lift how many people are needed | atleast 2 |
T OR F:when transferring to and from the toilet the person uses the towel bars for support | false |
T OR F:once on a stretcher the person can be left alone | false |
T OR F:Good body mechanics involves having the job fit the worker | false |
good alignment means | having the head,trunk,arms,and legs aligned with one another |
T OR F:hold objects away from your body when lifting,moving,or carrying them | false |
the purpose of ergonomics is to | reduce stress on the workers body |
patients and residents are repositioned at least every | 2hrs |
the back0laying position is called | the supine position |
breathing is usually easier in what position | fowlers |
for fowler's position | the head is raised between 45-60 degrees |
a pillow is placed against the person's back in | the lateral position |
a person is positoned in a chair.the feet | must be flat on the floor |
the goals of first aid are to | prevent death and prevent injuries from becoming worse |
when giving first aid you should | be aware of your own limits |
sudden cardiac arrest is | the sudden stopping of heart action and breathing |
T OR F:a sudden drop in blood pressure is a sign of cardiac arrest | False |
chest compressions are performed on an adult.The chest is compressed | 1 1/2-2in with two hands |
which pulse is used during adult CPR | carotid pulse |
how many breaths are given when started | 2 |
T OR F:you are doing adult CPR,give 2 breaths after 30 compressions | true |