LNA Health Careers Final Exam
what is a prosthesis - answers-a device that replaces a body part that is missing or
deformed b/c of an accident, injury, illness or birth defect
what is prosthesis intended to do - answers-improved a person’s ability to function
and/or improve appearance.
what is a transfer belt - answers-safety device used to transfer residents who are weak,
unsteady or uncoordinated
what is a transfer belt called when used to help residents walk - answers-gait belt
ambulating aka - answers-walking
a patient who is ambulating is one who can do what? - answers-get in and out of bed
what is rehab - answers-care that is given by specialists
i.e. PT, OT, speech therapists
Scope of practice definition - answers-defines the tasks that health care providers are
legally allowed to do and how to do them correctly.
Scope of practice for the LNA - answers-perform assigned nursing tasks, assist with
routine personal care and observe and report any changes in residents’ conditions and
abilities
what is infection control - answers-Sets of methods practiced in healthcare facilities to
prevent and control the spread of disease
two types of precautions within the infection prevention system - answers-1. standard
precautions
2. transmission based
what are standard precautions - answers-means treating blood, body fluids, non-intact
skin and mucous membranes as if they were infected
when should standard precautions be used - answers-with every patient
, what is transmission-based precautions - answers-used when caring for persons who
are infected or suspect of being infected with a disease.
when is transmission base precautions used - answers-in addition to standard
precautions
3 categories of transmission base precautions - answers-1. Airborne
2. droplet
3. contact
PPE (personal protective equipment) - answers-equipment that helps protect
employees from serious workplace injuries resulting from contact with workplace
hazards
Correct order that an NA should follow when donning PPE - answers-1. wash hands
2. put on gown
3. put on mask
4. put on goggles or face shield (if needed)
5. put on gloves
what is the most important way to stop the spread of infection - answers-handwashing
what is long term care - answers-given in a long-term care facility for people who need
24 hours skilled care
NPO - answers-nothing per so (by mouth)
2 kinds of factual info - answers-1. objective
2. subjective
objective data - answers-- based on what a person sees, hears, touches or smells.
- collected by using senses
what is objective data also called - answers-signs
example of objective data - answers-holding head and rubbing temples
subjective data - answers-something a person cannot or did not observe, but based on
something they reported that may or may not be true.
what is subjective data also called - answers-symptoms
example of subjective data - answers-I have a headache
what is empathy? - answers-identifying with the feelings of others
what is a prosthesis - answers-a device that replaces a body part that is missing or
deformed b/c of an accident, injury, illness or birth defect
what is prosthesis intended to do - answers-improved a person’s ability to function
and/or improve appearance.
what is a transfer belt - answers-safety device used to transfer residents who are weak,
unsteady or uncoordinated
what is a transfer belt called when used to help residents walk - answers-gait belt
ambulating aka - answers-walking
a patient who is ambulating is one who can do what? - answers-get in and out of bed
what is rehab - answers-care that is given by specialists
i.e. PT, OT, speech therapists
Scope of practice definition - answers-defines the tasks that health care providers are
legally allowed to do and how to do them correctly.
Scope of practice for the LNA - answers-perform assigned nursing tasks, assist with
routine personal care and observe and report any changes in residents’ conditions and
abilities
what is infection control - answers-Sets of methods practiced in healthcare facilities to
prevent and control the spread of disease
two types of precautions within the infection prevention system - answers-1. standard
precautions
2. transmission based
what are standard precautions - answers-means treating blood, body fluids, non-intact
skin and mucous membranes as if they were infected
when should standard precautions be used - answers-with every patient
, what is transmission-based precautions - answers-used when caring for persons who
are infected or suspect of being infected with a disease.
when is transmission base precautions used - answers-in addition to standard
precautions
3 categories of transmission base precautions - answers-1. Airborne
2. droplet
3. contact
PPE (personal protective equipment) - answers-equipment that helps protect
employees from serious workplace injuries resulting from contact with workplace
hazards
Correct order that an NA should follow when donning PPE - answers-1. wash hands
2. put on gown
3. put on mask
4. put on goggles or face shield (if needed)
5. put on gloves
what is the most important way to stop the spread of infection - answers-handwashing
what is long term care - answers-given in a long-term care facility for people who need
24 hours skilled care
NPO - answers-nothing per so (by mouth)
2 kinds of factual info - answers-1. objective
2. subjective
objective data - answers-- based on what a person sees, hears, touches or smells.
- collected by using senses
what is objective data also called - answers-signs
example of objective data - answers-holding head and rubbing temples
subjective data - answers-something a person cannot or did not observe, but based on
something they reported that may or may not be true.
what is subjective data also called - answers-symptoms
example of subjective data - answers-I have a headache
what is empathy? - answers-identifying with the feelings of others
