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NA Exam #4 Review
Question | Answer |
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what should be the biggest portion on your plate? | veggies |
what kind of grains should we be eating? | whole grains |
what should be done before serving a resident their food? | identify them first |
what diet restricts hard food? | mechanical soft |
what diet doesn't allow meat or meat/animal products? | vegan |
how can aspiration be prevented when feeding a resident? | feed slowly and offer liquid between bites |
how many ounces are in a cup? | 8oz |
how many mL are in a cup? | 240ml |
what is a sign of fluid overload? | swollen, shiny legs |
what does normal stool look like? | brown and soft |
how do residents typically behave when constipated? | irritable, agitated |
what position should residents be placed in for edema? | sims |
what is an ostomy? | surgical opening |
what are 3 medical terms for peeing? | urinating, void, micturition |
what is normal urine like? | pale yellow with a faint odor |
why are women more likely to get UTIs? | the vaginal urethra is shorter than that of men |
how should you wipe during perineal care? | front to back |
what position is best for male urination? | standing |
what artificial machine removes waste? | dialysis machine |
what is the largest organ? | skin |
where do shingles come from? | shingles occur when the same virus that causes chickenpox is in the body |
how can pressure injuries be avoided? | reposition q2 hours |
where do infections usually grow? | dark, wet areas of the body |
what is the 2nd link in the chain of infection? | reservoir |
why are diabetics at a higher risk of amputation? | circulation loss |
what is the term for high blood pressure? | hypertension |
when are elastic stockings applied to residents who require them? | in the morning before leaving bed |
what is COPD? | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; a condition that causes breathing problems |
when oxygen is involved, what are some of the NA's responsibilities? | 1. make sure none of the equipment is tangled 2. make sure the cannula is securely in the nose |