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A patient has been in wrist restraints for 2 hrs and you are To a non-moving
part of the bed( bed frame) assigned to remove the restraints to reposition the patient.
Where should the restraints be secured after repositioning?
Elderly persons often do not experience thirst and are at
risk
Dehydration of?
A patient that needs no nursing interventions ( such as Assisted
Living Facility injections, IV, therapy, wound care, tube feedings or
intensive
symptom monitoring) but is unable to care for
himself in his own home would probably be
found in a?
A patient is recently diagnosed with end stage renal disease. "The nurse is the best to answer that
question. Let me get her for you." The nurse has educated the patient on diet modifications.
Later, he says that he can't remember what the
nurse said and asks you if he should have pretzels
or a candy bar. What is the best response?
Which of the following settings provides short term care
and a
hospital stabilization for patients with acute ( sudden,
immediate and
severe) health conditions?
,When working with patients that DO NOT have dementia, what Asking open ended questions
and avoiding yes/no questions is an appropriate communication method to encourage
conversation and support the patient's emotional well-being?
Mrs. Hopkins was admitted to the nursing home last week after Make sure her privacy is
respected and knock before entering being told that she can no longer live alone. She has been
seen frequently crying and stated that, "It just
doesn't feel like home. I hate that people come in
and out of my room all the time without notice.
This is my bedroom. I miss my privacy." What is a
measure you can take to help her adjust?
When wearing gloves to perform a personal care skill that will after preparing supplies but immediately before
beginning the skill on the patient expose the CNA to body fluids, when should the gloves be
put on?
When should you enter a patient's room, he throws a Leave the room immediately and get the
nurse's attention quickly. telephone at you and yells at you to get out. He is pacing,
appears agitated and is mumbling to himself. As
you retreat toward the door, he lunges at you,
trying to grab your arm. What should the CNA
do?
CNAs should promote safety in patient environments by
Throw
rugs removing?
A nurse asks you to perform a task that you haven't been Refuse to perform
the task for patient safety trained for that task, she gets mad and says, "it's not that hard,
just figure it out!". What is an appropriate action?
, Performing foot care regularly gives the CNA an opportunity Notice any red areas, wounds, sores,
rashes or other abnormalities to:
To properly perform the Heimlich Maneuver, you would? Thrust firmly on the abdomen upward and inward from behind
with a cupped fist
Which of the following is a normal sign of aging? Muscles weaken and lose muscle tone
A female patient with a history of seizures is admitted to your Report changes in sleep, personality and signs of
stress in the patient to the nurse unit. What is an appropriate action to take to ensure the immediately
patient's safety?
A patient with a wound, sore or incision should be monitored Signs of infection (redness,
warmth, drainage or odor) for?
A CNA is caring for an elderly patient who seems more Report the
change to the nurse confused today. What is an appropriate action?
What is an important step to take before bathing a patient? Ask the patient to check the water temperature
You are assigned to help a patient stand up at the side of the Have the patient dangle their legs while sitting on the
edge of the bed for several minutes bed. The patient has been confined to bed for 3 days and is
very weak. What is an important safety step to
take before assisting the patient to stand?
A small fire is noticed in the trash can of a room in a nursing Sound the
alarm/alert others to the fire home. After removing the patients from the room, the
CNA
would?