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Which of the following actions is not part of standard precautions - ansWearing gown, googles, and gloves whenever entering a resident's room (airborne) Non age-related changes - ansLower intelligence level What is the second leading cause of death in an individual 65 years of age/older - ansFalls The nurse hands the nurse assistant a tube of medication and asks her to apply it after she has completed the resident's bath. Which of the following would be the nursing assistant's best response? - ans"Applying the medication is not part of my role as a nursing assistant" Not transmitted by droplets - ansHepatitis B Is transmitted by droplets - ansPneumonia, influenza, cold When should equipment be cleaned? - ansAfter use by every resident, to decrease the opportunity for contamination The nursing assistant notices the smell of smoke as he passes by a resident's room. He enters the room and sees that a pillow is on fire in the empty bed next to where a resident is sleeping. What should be the nursing assistant's first action according to the RACE plan? - ansRescue Alarm Contain Extinguish/Evacuate Inappropriate handling of linen - ansDepositing soiled linen on the floor Age-related changes - ansDecreased vision and hearing Difficulty communicating Ability to learn a new skill Standard precaution actions - ansWashing hands before and after contact with a resident Wearing goggles when there is a possibility of splashes Using gloves when there is a possibility of contact with body fluids