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CNA - Quiz 9
Nursing
Question | Answer |
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Temperatures should be taken orally when: | the resident is alert and cooperative |
Reposition a resident who is immobile: | every 2 hours |
Which of the following is a nursing home resident's RIGHT? | to know what their care will cost |
What is one of the most effective infection control measures a nurse assistant can use? | washing hands |
Which of the following is a principle of body mechanics? | place your feet about 12 inches apart with one foot slightly ahead of the other |
When provding mouth care for the unconscious resident: | position the resident's head to the side to prevent aspiration |
Which of the following is a normal oral temperature? | 98.6 degrees |
Which of the following respiration rates is normal? | 20 breaths per minute |
What should be done with personal items (like family pictures or a radio) when a resident is admitted to a nursing home? | label them and record them on an inventory sheet and ask the resident where they would like them placed in their room |
During the admission of a new resident, you notice that the resident has a rash on their neck and chest. What should you do with this information? | report it to the charge nurse |
A resident needs to be repositioned, but the resident is heavy and you are not sure that you can move them alone. What should you do? | get someone to help you |
Wrinkles in the bed linen should be avoided because: | they can cause skin irritations and bed sores |
When bathing a resident, the water should be: | warm to the touch |
If a resident is confused or mentally ill, it may help to: | talk about familiar objects, people, and events |
Which statement about the use of drawsheets is true? | drawsheets assist the nurse assistant in positioning the resident in bed |
Which of the following helps germs multiply? | moisture |
When can a resident be restrained? | when a restraint is ordered by a doctor |