STUDY GUIDE
◉ Why is it important for NA's to observe respirations without
letting residents know what they are doing. Answer: People may
breathe more quickly if they know they are being observed.
◉ Which of the following is consider a high blood pressure. 120/79.
145/89. 110/70. 100/89. Answer: 145/89.
◉ Which of the following is a blood pressure cuff used to measure
blood pressure. Answer: Sphygmomanometer.
◉ Normal systolic range?. Answer: 90 to 140
◉ Normal diastolic range?. Answer: 60 to 90
◉ The second measurement of blood pressure reflects the phase
when the heart relaxes. What is it called?. Answer: Diastolic.
◉ Blood pressure measurements are recorded as. Answer: Fractions.
, ◉ In which phase of blood pressure, is the heart at work, contracting
and pushing blood from the left ventricle of the heart.. Answer:
Systolic.
◉ A pulse oximeter measures what?. Answer: Blood oxygen level
and pulse rate.
◉ Bed made while a resident is still in bed?. Answer: Occupied bed.
◉ If a resident complains of pain, what questions should the NA ask
to get the most accurate information?. Answer: Where is the pain?
When did it start? How severe is it? Can you describe it? What were
you doing before the pain started? How long does it last, and how
ofter does it occur? What makes it better, what makes it worse?
◉ List five things that an NA can do to help reduce a residents pain..
Answer: Report complaints of pain or unrelieved pain. Position body
in proper alignment. Give back rubs. Ask if resident would like a
warm or shower. Help resident to the bathroom or commode or offer
the bedpan or urinal.
◉ Why must an NA report any weight a resident loses?. Answer:
Weight changes can indicate illness.