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1. Assistive device - Correct Answer Special equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to perform ADLS. (Activities of Daily Life)
2. Alignment - Correct Answer Based on the word line. When a person stands up straight, a vertical line can be drawn through the center of their body and their center of gravity. When this line is straight, they are in alignment.
3. When lifting hold things close to body with legs should width apart. Avoid twisting.
4. Axilla - Correct Answer armpit
5. Stroke - Correct Answer Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
6. Occurs when blood supply to the brain is blocked or a blood vessel leaks or ruptures.
7. *Ischemic stroke is the most common type.
8. Paralysis - Correct Answer The loss of ability to move all or part of the body, which often includes loss of feeling in the affected area.
9. Hemiplegia - Correct Answer paralysis of one side of the body
10. Hemiparesis - Correct Answer weakness on one side of the body
11. Airway obstruction - Correct Answer occurs when food or a foreign object partially or completely blocks the airway and prevents air from entering or leaving the lungs
12. Impaired Mobility - Correct Answer patients who are unable to independently change position are at risk because they cannot change or shift off of bony prominences
13. Dementia - Correct Answer Refers to a serious, progressive loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating.
14. Oriented - Correct Answer Alert to time, place, person, event.
15. Stabilize - Correct Answer To prevent changes in; to hold steady

16. Incontinence - Correct Answer inability to control bladder and/or bowels
17. Elimination - Correct Answer act of removal of materials from the body; in the digestive system, the removal of indigestible materials as feces
18. Confusion - Correct Answer the inability to think clearly and logically
19. Ergonomics - Correct Answer the science of designing equipment, areas, and work tasks to make them safer and to suit the worker's abilities
20. Elopement - Correct Answer When a patient or resident leaves the agency without staff knowledge
21. Paraplegic - Correct Answer paralyzed from the waist down
22. Quadriplegic - Correct Answer paralyzed in both arms and both legs
23. Mechanical Lift - Correct Answer A machine used to assist with lifting, moving and transferring people
24. Affected Side - Correct Answer the side of the body with weakness from illness or injury; weak side
25. Unaffected Side - Correct Answer the side of the body opposite the affected side; strong side
26. MSDS - Correct Answer A widely used abbreviation for Material Safety Data Sheet. A MSDS contains details of the hazards associated with a chemical, and gives information on its safe use.
27. OSHA - Correct Answer Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a government agency in the Department of Labor to maintain a safe and healthy work environment
28. ODH - Correct Answer Ohio Department of Health
29. MSD - Correct Answer Material Safety Data
30. Review general safety practices from lecture and readings. - Correct Answer
31. What residents are more likely to fall? - Correct Answer Residents that are on drugs/have imbalances Older Parkinsons

*Confusion, urinary incontinence, mental status

32. Why are falls so dangerous for the older adult? - Correct Answer Their bones aren't as strong and can shatter leaving to disability, decline in function and reduced quality of life.
33. Review OSHA policy hazardous substances. - Correct Answer Written hazcom plan, consistent labeling, SDS available in workplace, workers trained, updated inventory
34. What is the aide's responsibility regarding oxygen? - Correct Answer Notify nurse of discrepancies.
35. What types of alarms might be found in a Long term care facility? - Correct Answer
36. What are the risks of side rails? - Correct Answer There is a risk for entrapment
37. When is a side rail a restraint? - Correct Answer When they are all used.
38. Review restraints. - Correct Answer Physical: vest, belt,wrist/ankle,mitts Chemical: medications used. *If a restraint is needed, doctors order must be in.
39. Review Fire Safety (RACE and PASS) - Correct Answer Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep Remove anyone in danger if you are not in danger Alert by activating the fire alarm system or calling 911. Contain the fire if possible by closing all doors and windows Extinguish the fire, or the fire department will extinguish it. Evacuate the area if instructed to do so.
40. Review tornado safety: Warning/watch, what is the difference? - Correct Answer Watch: Heads up a tornado could form. Warning: IMMEDIATE threat.
    • Seek shelter inside, ideally in a steel-framed or concrete building.
    • Stay away from windows.
    • Stand in the hallway or in a basement, or take cover under heavy furniture.
    • Do not stay in a mobile home or trailer.

• Lie as flat as possible and protect your head with your hands.

41. What are the general rules of body mechanics? - Correct Answer - Keep objects close to body.

• Have feet should width apart.
• Have body in alignment
• Bend knees when lifting
• push or slide objects rather than lifting.

42. What is the purpose of dangling? - Correct Answer Dangle: means to sit up on the side of the bed with the legs hanging over the side.
43. *Helps residences regain balance before standing up and allows blood pressure to stabilize. Helps prevent dizziness and light-headedness that can cause fainting.
44. How is a gait belt applied? - Correct Answer around middle, off center, tight
45. What is a turn pad? - Correct Answer Used to turn patients over or move patients lying in bed
46. What is the difference between friction and shearing? Why should these forces be avoided? - Correct Answer Shearing: rubbing or friction that results from the skin moving one way and the bone underneath it remaining fixed or moving in the opposite direction. Friction:
47. Review principles of safe transfers. - Correct Answer -Know the method of transfer that has been ordered by the nurse -know the resident's capabilities -Use correct body mechanics -Place bed in the lowest position and the wheels on the bed and wheelchair/stretcher are locked -USE transfer belt
48. What are the rules for ambulating a resident? - Correct Answer Devices used for walking should have skid proof tips, residents should wear skid-proof shoes, follow care plan to determine which device resident uses, use resident's personal cane/walker/crutches
49. Review different body positions of resident in bed. - Correct Answer Supine: lying on the back. prone: lying on stomach.

fowler's: 45 to 60 degrees. high fowlers: 60 to 90 degrees. Semi-fowler's 30 to 45 degrees.

50. Sims: left side lying position. Lower arm is behind the back, and the upper knee is flexed and raised toward the chest using a pillow to support.
51. How can a nurse aide promote resident rights and independence? - Correct Answer - Never abuse pt physically, psychologically, verbally, or sexually. -call resident by name.
    • Involve residents in planning.
    • Explain procedures to patient before beginning.
    • Don't unnecessarily expose patient.
    • Respect patient refusal for care.
    • Be truthful when documenting.
    • knock and ask permission to enter.
    • Don't talk or gossip about residents.