Nursing Assistant Care The Basics: Chapter 9
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How should residents use a cane?
residents should place the cane 6 inches infront of them on the stronger leg side
If a resident's walker is too short...
the NA should report it to the nurse
What range of motion is bending of the body?
flexion
The Range of Motion abduction is...
moving a body part AWAY from the midline of the body
How should a NA assist the walking of a visually impaired resident?
beside & slightly in front of the resident
What does regular ambulation and exercise help improve?
quality & health of the skin
What's an NA role in restorative care?
recognize setbacks & reassure residents
What restorative care sign should be reported to the nurse?
signs of depression
When is Passive Range of Motion (PROM) used?
when residents are not able to move on their own
What Range of Motion is used by residents without the help of an NA?
active range of motion (AROM)
Immobile residents should be repositioned how often?
every 2 hours
An example of a prosthesis is a...
artificial eye
What's the guideline for bowel & bladder retraining?
provide & encourage fluids
What body part is in Passive Range of Motion
fingers
How many times is Range of Motion exercises done?
3 times
What cane has 4 rubber tipped feet?
quad cane
When ambulating a patient how far should you walk?
10 feet
What's 2 critical steps for transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair?
1.) lock the wheels on the wheelchair
2.) assist to sitting position & make sure feet are flat on the floor.
How many times should gloves be changed during a bed bath?
2 times
What's a critical step for a modified bed bath?
wash the inner aspect to outer aspect then proceed to wash face (using no soap)
What degree should patients be positioned in for feeding?
75-90 degrees
First step in hand washing is...
addressing the patient & introducing yourself
In the transfer of a patient from bed to wheelchair where should the wheelchair be?
at the head of the bed facing the foot of the bed or at the foot of the bed facing the head of the bed
How many skills are we going to bed tested of and for how long?
5 skills for 30 minutes