Nursing Assisting Final Exam Study Guide

A nursing assistant is feeding a resident with complications. What are they trying to prevent? - Choking and aspiration pneumonia A resident appears fearful what approach should they use to communicate with this client? - Good listening, non threatening body language, comforting touch A resident is using a fracture bedpan what do they need to do? - Remain lying down and the thin edge of bedpan points towards the head of the bed Calcitonin - Produced by the thyroid, helps regulate the amount of calcium in the bloodstream Cancer Care - Manage pain, managing side effects of cancer treatments, monitor for signs of infection. Nursing assistants also monitor for early signs of cancer. Care after surgery - Called postoperative care. Taking vitals more frequently, assisting with positioning, assisting with nutrition, assisting with elimination (particularly recording amount), assisting with hygiene (incisions should not get wet), Assisting with ambulation). Care for an amputated limb - Wrapping in bandages can help shape the stump, monitor for infection, positioning the limb to prevent tendon shortening, providing ROM exercises, possible fitting for prosthesis. Provide emotional support to patient. Correct positioning of bedpan? - Buttocks are placed on the wide rounded shelf with the open end pointed toward the foot of the bed. Definition of bonding? - Bonding is the physical and emotional attachment between mom and infant. Definition of conscientiousness - Responsible, puts patient care first, careful. Definition of cyanotic - Bluish tint of skin due to lack of oxygen Definition of work ethic? - Attitude toward work (stronger is better) Do nursing assistants trim toenails? - Nursing assistants typically do not trim toenails. Epinephrine and norepinephrine - Made by the adrenal gland to help the heart and lungs deliver more oxygen and nutrients to the muscles in times of danger.