Nursing Assistant Chapter Quizzes Review

Vocabulary flashcards generated from Nursing Assistant Chapter 7 to 13 quiz review material.

First steps in an emergency

Assess the situation and assess the victim.

Abdominal thrusts indication

Administered when a resident cannot speak, breathe, or cough.

Bleeding control procedure

Hold a thick pad against the wound and press down hard.

Cause of insulin reaction

Too little food.

Stroke sign

The inability to speak or to speak clearly.

Resident falls requirement

An incident report will need to be completed for all falls.

Suspected poisoning procedure

The NA should notify the nurse immediately, who may ask him to look for a container that will help determine what the resident took or ate.

Syncope

The medical term for fainting.

Heart attack assistance

Loosen clothing around the neck.

Myocardial infarction symptom

Shortness of breath.

Physiological need example

The need for water.

Psychosocial need example

The need for acceptance.

Normal aging process

Aging process in which most elderly people are active and engaged in activities.

Intellectual disability care guideline

Promote independence and encourage social interaction.

Cerebral palsy communication guideline

Allow the residents to move slowly.

Down syndrome

A developmental disability where a person usually has a small skull, a flattened nose, and short fingers, in addition to intellectual disability.

Developmental disabilities

Disabilities that restrict physical and/or mental ability.

Normal skin aging changes

Thinner, drier skin.

Toddler (ages 1 to 3)

Stage of child development involving children learning to speak, gaining coordination of their limbs, and gaining control over their bladders and bowels.

Homeostasis

The condition in which all of the body systems are balanced and working together.

Skin functions

Feels heat, cold, pain, touch, and pressure.

Integumentary aging care

Keep bed linens wrinkle-free.

Atrophy

The condition in which the muscle decreases in size.

Neuron

The basic unit of the nervous system.

Nervous system function

Senses and interprets information from outside the body.

Circulatory system function

Supplies food, oxygen, and other substances cells need.

Respiratory system components

Trachea, bronchi, lungs.

Digestion component

Saliva.

Immune system protection

Protects the body from disease through nonspecific and specific immunity.

Repositioning skin observation

NAs should check residents' skin each time they are repositioned.

Bedbound resident repositioning frequency

At least every two hours.

Lateral position

Position in which a resident is lying on either her left or her right side.

Transfer belt usage

Placed over the resident's clothing.

Walker height adjustment

The NA should see if the resident can adjust the height of the walker.

Assisting a falling resident

Widen stance and bring the resident's body close to the NA.

Strong side and weak side transfer

Plan the move so that the stronger side moves first.

Supine position

Position in which a resident is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a pillow.

Proper body mechanics

The nursing assistant should push when possible, rather than lifting.

Wheelchair repositioning frequency

At least every hour.

Care facility adjustment difficulty

Difficulty encountered because residents have had to leave their home.

Resident admission procedure

The NA should explain how to work the call light and bed controls.

In-house transfer responsibility

The NA should pack all of the resident's belongings.

Resident discharge response

Be positive and reassuring.

Weight scale balancing

The scale should be balanced at zero before weighing a resident.

Physical exam assistance

Covering the resident and not exposing him more than is necessary.

Baseline vital signs

Initial values that can be compared to future measurements.

Bedbound resident height measurement

Measured using a tape measure.

Dorsal recumbent position

Position in which the resident is placed for examination of the breasts, chest, and abdomen.

Overbed table use

Used for placement of meals.

Entering a resident's room

Knock and wait for permission to enter if the resident is able to give permission.

Leaving a resident's room

Leave the call light within the resident's reach.

Facility odor control

Empty and clean bedpans promptly.

Lack of sleep effect

Can cause increased irritability.

Soiled bed linens handling

Should be rolled up with the dirty side in and removed by rolling away from the NA.

Sheet change timing

When sheets are soiled, wrinkled, or damp.

Microorganism growth environment

Warm, moist environments.

Activity of Daily Living (ADL)

An example is eating.

Promoting respect, dignity, and privacy

Encourage the resident to do as much as possible for herself.