Nursing Assistant Exam Prep

Flashcards from nursing assistant lecture notes.

When should a nursing assistant prioritize handwashing instead of hand rub?

When the nursing assistant's hands are visibly soiled.

With which client should the nursing assistant exercise extra caution to avoid spreading a blood borne disease?

Exercise extra caution with clients who have bacteria.

Which action should the nursing assistant prioritize to help break the chain of infection?

Wash hands after using the toilet.

Which factor will the student be able to point out that all microbes require to survive?

Reservoir

Which object may now be a source of indirect contact and require appropriate handling by the nursing assistant when caring for a resident who has an active infection?

The resident's water glass because it may be a source of indirect contact.

What is something to get when caring for a patient?

You want to also get the opinion of that patient

When might they'll put you on Medicare?

After a certain amount of time if you have a disability.