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What is the benefit of a clean, neat, and wrinkle-free bed?
Increases the person's comfort.
How do you keep patient beds neat and clean?
Change linens when they become wet, soiled, or damp.
How often is a complete linen change typically done in nursing centers?
Once or twice per week, on the person's bath day.
How often are linen changes usually done in a home care setting?
Once or twice per week, according to the person's routine.
Under what conditions must linens always be changed?
When wet, damp, soiled, or very wrinkled.
Where does the patient admission process usually begin?
Admitting office.
What admission task can a nurse delegate to a nursing assistant?
Escorting the person to his or her room.
What behavior should you expect when admitting a new resident with dementia?
The person may show signs of fear and agitation.
How do you determine what equipment is needed when preparing a new patient's room?
Check the care plan.
What type of bed should you make for a new resident who is ambulatory?
An open bed.
How should you position a patient when beginning to make an occupied bed?
Lateral position.
What color linens should be used for a male resident if multiple colors are available?
White / Person's choice
Is a resident allowed to use a pillow brought from home?
Yes, the person has the right to use the pillow.
Where should the bed be positioned after making a surgical bed for a returning patient?
Leave the bed in the lowest position.
True or False: A plastic trash bag can be used as a mattress protector.
False.
What is required before a patient can be discharged from a facility?
The doctor must give a discharge order.
What should you do if a resident wants to leave but has no discharge order?
Tell the nurse.
True or False: You should introduce yourself to a new resident by name and title.
True.
True or False: You explain the reason for transfer or discharge to the person.
True.
Who ensures a resident's interests are considered if they object to a transfer or discharge?
An ombudsman.
Which part of a specimen container are you allowed to touch?
Only the outside of the container.
What is done with a sputum specimen container after collection?
Placed in a bag.
What is the most common site for a skin puncture?
A fingertip.
What sites should you avoid when choosing a skin puncture site?
Avoid sites that are swollen or bruised.
Which site is used for skin punctures in infants who are not yet walking?
The heel.
How should you prepare the site when performing a fingertip skin puncture?
Clean the site with an antiseptic wipe.
What is required for a nursing assistant to legally test blood glucose?
The procedure must be in your job description.
What is a key rule to follow when performing blood glucose testing?
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the glucometer.
True or False: A stool specimen must not be contaminated with urine.
True.
True or False: A sterile lancet is used for skin punctures.
True.
What is a blood clot that travels through the vascular system until it lodges?
An embolus.
How often should post-operative leg exercises be performed while the person is awake?
At least every 1 to 2 hours.
Why does a patient wear elastic stockings post-operatively?
Help prevent thrombi.
What is another common name for elastic stockings?
Anti-embolism stockings.
What risk do creases or wrinkles in elastic stockings pose to a patient?
They can cause skin breakdown.
Which health team member is responsible for measuring a patient for elastic stockings?
The nurse.
What should you do if you notice a small open sore on a patient's ankle when removing an elastic bandage?
Leave the bandage off and tell the nurse at once.
To which body parts are elastic bandages typically applied?
The arms and legs.
How should a body part be positioned when applying an elastic bandage?
Position the part in good alignment.
How often must you check the color and temperature of a leg with an elastic bandage?
Every 2 hours.
Which oxygen device uses color-coded adaptors to control the amount of oxygen delivered?
Venturi mask.
What is the term for the amount of oxygen administered to a patient?
The flow rate.
What should you do if you notice a patient's oxygen flow rate is set higher than ordered?
Tell the nurse.
Why is oxygen therapy humidified?
Keep the airway moist.
What task can a nursing assistant perform to assist with oxygen therapy?
Secure the connecting tubing in place.
Where should you check for skin irritation caused by an oxygen administration device?
All bony areas.
What should you do if the humidifier bottle for oxygen therapy is not bubbling?
Tell the nurse.
What physical state must oxygen connecting tubing always be in?
Free of kinks.
What safety measure should be implemented in a room where oxygen is in use?
Place a "NO SMOKING" sign in the room.
True or False: On children, a pulse oximetry sensor can be attached to the sole, palm, toe, or earlobe.
True.