NA101 - CH 19, 20, 28, 29, 30, 33
EXAM STUDY SET
admission - ANSWER official entry of a person into a health care setting
entrapment - ANSWER Getting caught, trapped, or entangled in spaces created by the
bed rails, the mattress, the bed frame, the head-board, or the foot-board
full visual privacy - ANSWER having the means to be completely free from public view
while in bed
person's unit - ANSWER the space, furniture, and equipment used by the person in the
agency
the person's unit is designed for - ANSWER comfort, safety, and privacy. it is meant to
be personal and home-like as possible
comfort - ANSWER is the state of well-being
what factors are controlled to keep a person comfortable? - ANSWER temperature,
ventilation, noise, odors, and lighting
rooms are furnished and equipped for - ANSWER safety and to meet basic needs-
comfort, sleep, elimination, nutrition, hygiene, and activity.
how is a bed positioned when a person is sleeping? - ANSWER flat
semi-fowler's - ANSWER 30 degree. sometimes the feet are up 15 degrees
fowler's - ANSWER head of bed is raised 45-60 degrees
high-fowler's position - ANSWER The head of the bed is raised 60 to 90 degrees
Trendelenburg's bed position - ANSWER When the head of the bed is lowered, and the
foot of the bed is raised. by doctor's order only
Reverse Trendelenburg's position - ANSWER The head of the bed is raised and the foot
of the bed is lowered. doctor's order
how many entrapment zones are there in a hospital? - ANSWER 7
What persons are at greatest risk for entrapment? - ANSWER Are older
• Are frail
• Are confused or disoriented
, • Are restless
• Have uncontrolled body movements
• Have poor muscle control
• Are small in size
• Are restrained
top drawer of bedside stands - ANSWER used for eyeglasses, books, kidney basin with
oral hygiene items.
middle drawer or shelf of bedside stand - ANSWER stores the wash basin with personal
care items
bottom drawer or lower shelf of bedside stand - ANSWER stores bedpan, urinal, and
toilet paper
The call system lets the person - ANSWER signal for help
When using an intercom system - ANSWER remember confidentiality
Persons with limited hand mobility may need - ANSWER a signal light that is turned on by
tapping it with a hand or fist.
what are musts for the call light system? - ANSWER Keep the signal light within the
person's reach.
• Place the signal light on the person's strong side.
• Remind the person to signal when help is needed
.• Answer signal lights promptly.
• Answer bathroom and shower or tub room signal lights at once.
• Check the care plan for special communication measures.
• Check these persons often.
Which of the following guidelines should be observed when setting room temperature in
a long-term care setting? - ANSWER Higher temperatures are better for ill or older
people.
Dull lighting in a nursing unit can contribute to which of the following negative
outcomes? - ANSWER increase falls
What is the over-bed table used for? - ANSWER Meals, writing, and personal care
When the head of the bed is lowered, and the foot is raised, the person is in which
position? - ANSWER Trendelenburg's
EXAM STUDY SET
admission - ANSWER official entry of a person into a health care setting
entrapment - ANSWER Getting caught, trapped, or entangled in spaces created by the
bed rails, the mattress, the bed frame, the head-board, or the foot-board
full visual privacy - ANSWER having the means to be completely free from public view
while in bed
person's unit - ANSWER the space, furniture, and equipment used by the person in the
agency
the person's unit is designed for - ANSWER comfort, safety, and privacy. it is meant to
be personal and home-like as possible
comfort - ANSWER is the state of well-being
what factors are controlled to keep a person comfortable? - ANSWER temperature,
ventilation, noise, odors, and lighting
rooms are furnished and equipped for - ANSWER safety and to meet basic needs-
comfort, sleep, elimination, nutrition, hygiene, and activity.
how is a bed positioned when a person is sleeping? - ANSWER flat
semi-fowler's - ANSWER 30 degree. sometimes the feet are up 15 degrees
fowler's - ANSWER head of bed is raised 45-60 degrees
high-fowler's position - ANSWER The head of the bed is raised 60 to 90 degrees
Trendelenburg's bed position - ANSWER When the head of the bed is lowered, and the
foot of the bed is raised. by doctor's order only
Reverse Trendelenburg's position - ANSWER The head of the bed is raised and the foot
of the bed is lowered. doctor's order
how many entrapment zones are there in a hospital? - ANSWER 7
What persons are at greatest risk for entrapment? - ANSWER Are older
• Are frail
• Are confused or disoriented
, • Are restless
• Have uncontrolled body movements
• Have poor muscle control
• Are small in size
• Are restrained
top drawer of bedside stands - ANSWER used for eyeglasses, books, kidney basin with
oral hygiene items.
middle drawer or shelf of bedside stand - ANSWER stores the wash basin with personal
care items
bottom drawer or lower shelf of bedside stand - ANSWER stores bedpan, urinal, and
toilet paper
The call system lets the person - ANSWER signal for help
When using an intercom system - ANSWER remember confidentiality
Persons with limited hand mobility may need - ANSWER a signal light that is turned on by
tapping it with a hand or fist.
what are musts for the call light system? - ANSWER Keep the signal light within the
person's reach.
• Place the signal light on the person's strong side.
• Remind the person to signal when help is needed
.• Answer signal lights promptly.
• Answer bathroom and shower or tub room signal lights at once.
• Check the care plan for special communication measures.
• Check these persons often.
Which of the following guidelines should be observed when setting room temperature in
a long-term care setting? - ANSWER Higher temperatures are better for ill or older
people.
Dull lighting in a nursing unit can contribute to which of the following negative
outcomes? - ANSWER increase falls
What is the over-bed table used for? - ANSWER Meals, writing, and personal care
When the head of the bed is lowered, and the foot is raised, the person is in which
position? - ANSWER Trendelenburg's
