Chapter 6 CNA Test

promoting independence is part of a nursing assistant's care of residents

true

styling one's hair is part of grooming oneself

true

perineal care is care for the fingernails and toenails

false

it is best for the CN to make decisions about when and where procedures will be done

false

having care explained before it is performed is a resident's legal right

true

the NA should knock and wait for permission to enter a residents room

true

personal care provides the NA with an opportunity to observe a resident's mental state

true

if a resident appears tired during a procedure, the NA should encourage him to keep going so that the procedure is more efficient

false

before leaving a resident's room, the NA should leave the bed in its highest position

false

the call light should always be left where the NA can easily reach it when she returns to the room

false

what the bottom of the sheet should be free from

wrinkles

cloth-covered items that keep the hand or fingers in a normal, natural position

handrolls

may be caused by pulling a resident across the sheet when transferring him

shearing

skin should be kept clean and

dry

keeps ocevrs from resting on the legs and feet

bed cradle

one type of material that prevents air from circulating, causing skin to sweat

plastic

at a minimum, the number of hours at which immobile residents should be repositioned

two

skin this color should not be massaged

red

With a stage 1 pressure injury, skin is intact but darker skin tones may appear to be a different color than the surrounding area

true

Immobile residents should be repositioned every four hours.

false

areas of the body where bone is close to the skin are at a higher risk for skin breakdown

true

residents seated in wheelchairs

false

the NA should massage any red

false

proper nutrition helps keep the skin healthy

true

when transferring residents, the NA should pull them slowly across the sheets to make the job easier

false

a former name for pressure injuries is decubitus ulcers

true

common sites for pressure injuries are the chest, nose, and hands

false

a device that helps support and align a limb is called an orthosis

true

places against the feet to keep them properly aligned and to prevent foot drop

footboard

keeps bed covers from res

bed cradle

used to help residents who cannot help with turning or moving in bed; helps prevent skin damage from shearing

draw sheet

areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin

bony prominences

keeps fingers in a natural position

Handrolls

rolled towels used to keep the hips and legs from turning around

trochanter roll

helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning

orthotic device

areas of the body that bear much of its weight

pressure points

a partial bath includes washing a residents

genitals

which of the following should be used to wash the residents face when giving a bed bath

washcloth and water

who is best able to choose a comfortable water temperature for the resident

the resident

how hot should the water be when shampooing a residents hair

no higher than 105 F

the residents perineum should be washed

once a day

which of the following products shoudl be used when giving a shower or tub bath

shampoo

when should gloves be changed during a bed bath

before washing the perineal area

list one benefit of regular grooming

affects the way people feel about themselves and how they look to others

describe two grooming routines that are important in your life. Why do you think routines are important to people even when they are ill

shaving and nail acre. routines are important to people evem when they are ill because it keeps things normal. it keeps then in a routine and gets them up and active

where on the foot should an NA not apply lotion when giving foot care

between the toes

why should an NA wear gloves while shaving a resident

there is a risk of being exposed to blood

why might residents who take anticoagulant medication(blood thinners) be told to use an electric razor

so they can avoid nicks and cuts from the razor

the textbook states that when combing or brushing hair, the NA should "avoid childish hairstyles" why do you think this statement is included

it can be disrespectful and it may make them feel infantilized or embarrassed

what are ways to prevent the spread of lice

a resident's combs, brushes, clothes, wigs, and hats should not be shared with anyone else

which of the following would be the best type of clothing for a resident to wear during the day

a clean top and pair of pants

for a resident who has weakness or paralysis on one side, the NA should place the ____ arm or leg through the garment first

weaker

When undressing a resident who has weakness or paralysis on one side, the NA should start with the ____ side

stronger

the resident's clothing for the day should be chosen by the

resident

how often should oral care be performed? when should it be done

it should be performed at least twice a day to clean the mouth. oral care should be done after breakfast and after the last meal or snack of the day

list eight signs to observe and report about the mouth when performing oral care

irritation, raised areas, coated or swollen tongue, flaky/white spots, dry/cracked/bleeding/chapped lips, loose/chipped/broken/decayed teeth, breath that smells bad or fruity, resident reports of mouth pain

what is aspiration? how can an NA help prevent aspiration while providing oral care for an unconscious resident

aspiration is the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs. an NA can turn the resident on his side before giving oral care and use tiny amounts of fluid

A fracture pan is used for urination with

residents who cannot raise their hips

men will generally use a ___ for urination when they cannot get out of bed

urinal

residents who can get out of the bed but cannot walk to the bathroom may use an

portable commode

another name for the portable commode is

bedside commode

why should the NA note the color, oder, and qualities of urine and stool after a resident used a bedpan, urinal, or commode

changes may be the first sign of a medical problem

Why do residents who spend a lot of time in bed or wheelchairs need to be repositioned often

repositioning helps prevent skin breakdown and pressure injuries

in this position, the resident is lying on either side

lateral

in this position, the resident is lying on his stomach

prone

a draw sheet is used to

Reposition residents without causing shearing

logrolling is

moving a resident as a unit without disturbing alignment

dangling is

a way to help residents regain balance before standing up

a resident in fowler's position is

in a semi-sitting position

which of the following statements is true of working with residents in wheelchairs

the NA should check the resident's alignment in the chair after a transfer is complete

the following piece of equipment may be used to help transfer residents who are unable to bear weight on their legs

slide board

which of the following statements is true of mechanical, or hydraulic, lifts to assist with transfer

lifts help prevent injury to the NA and the resident

when applying a transfer belt, the NA should place it

over the resident's clothing and around the waist

if a resident starts to fall during the transfer, the NA's best response would be to

bend her knees and lower the resident to the floor