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Module Two
Question | Answer |
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The type of bathing that involves washing only the face, hands, axillary, back, buttocks, and perineal area is ________________. | partial bath |
When dressing a patient the __________________side is put into the garment first. | weak |
The primary cause of decubitus ulcers is _______________________. | pressure |
Taking food or fluids into the lungs is known as _________________. | aspiration |
The nails of a _____________________ patient are never trimmed by a nursing assistant. | diabetic |
The deepest layer of skin is called the _____________________. | subcutaneous |
The protective mechanism that cools the body due to evaporation is known as________________. | sweating |
Safety rules require that dentures are carried in a ______________________. | denture cup |
Cuticles are pushed back with an _________________________. | orange stick |
A patient is in the bed and is to have their hair shampooed. The nursing assistant will use a _________________________ to wash the patient’s hair. The patient is in what position for this procedure? __________________________. | portable basin or shampoo tray, supine |
Unconscious oral care must be provided with the patient in what position? ________________________. | lateral |
Electric razors must be used on patients receiving __________________________ due to the risk of cuts. | blood thinners |
____________________ is given at the time the patient goes to bed. | HS care or PM cares |
An ________________ bed is empty. | unoccupied |
A ____________________bed has linens folded to side of the mattress away from the door. | surgical |
Call lights must be answered within _______________________. | 3-5 minutes |
____________________ is allowing the patient to sit on the side of the bed with his/her feet hanging down. | dangling |
A ______________________ is used to move a heavy patient in bed. | turn sheet |
______________________ is when the skin sticks to the surface and the muscles and underlying tissue move. | shearing |
__________________ range of motion is when the staff performs part of the motion for the patient. | active assistive |