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you are responsible for? - ✔ ✔ completely delegated tasks safely you can refuse to perform a task for these reasons - ✔ ✔ -task is beyond the legal limits of your role -task is not in your job description -a nurse is not available to supervise you you decide to refuse a task. what should you do? - ✔ ✔ communication your concerns with the nurse you suspect a person was abused what should you do? - ✔ ✔ tell the nurse your nursing assistant certification can be revoked for? - ✔ ✔ performing acts beyond your role A resident refuses to have a shower. what should you do? - ✔ ✔ tell the nurse a resignation letter should include - ✔ ✔ -reasons for leaving, last day you will work, thank0you to the employer -DO NOT-problems you had during your work A son has the legal right to act on his mothers behalf. the son is his mothers legal? - ✔ ✔ representative A survey team is at your center. A team member asked you some questions. you should - ✔ ✔ answer them completely and honestly A task is in your job description... - ✔ ✔ you do not need a nurse to delegate the task to you. angia - ✔ ✔ chest pain, from reduced blood flow to the part of the heart muscle, tightness, pressure, squeezing, during in the chest, rest often relieves the symptoms apnea - ✔ ✔ lack or absence of breathing as a nursing assistant you need a? - ✔ ✔ written job description before employment assessment in the nursing process - ✔ ✔ information is collected best position for someone with pneumonia - ✔ ✔ semi-fowlers, its inflammation and infection of lung tissue brachycardia - ✔ ✔ less then 60 beats per minute

brachypnea - ✔ ✔ slow breathing, less then 12 respirations per minute cataract - ✔ ✔ clouding of the legs in the eye. cloudy, blurry, dimmed vision cheyne-stokes respirations - ✔ ✔ respirations gradually increase in rate and depth, then they become shallow and slow. breathing may stop for 10 to 20 seconds cognitive function includes - ✔ ✔ memory, thinking, reasoning, understanding, judgement, behavior delusion - ✔ ✔ false belief delusion of grandeur - ✔ ✔ exaggerated belief about ones importance, wealth, power, talents delusion of persecution - ✔ ✔ false belief that one is being mistreated, abused, or harrassed domestic abuse - ✔ ✔ one partner has control over the other dyspnea - ✔ ✔ difficult, labored, or painful breathing Empathy is? - ✔ ✔ seeing things from the other persons point of view Ethics is? - ✔ ✔ knowledge of what is right conduct and wrong conduct glaucoma - ✔ ✔ fluid builds up in the eye and causes pressure on the optic nerve hallucination - ✔ ✔ seeing, hearing, smelling, or feeling something that is not real health care associated infection (nosocomial infection) is - ✔ ✔ an infection that develops in a person cared for in any setting where health care is given Helping persons return to their highest physical and mental function is called? A. maintaining independence B. promoting health C. preventing disease D. Rehabilitation - ✔ ✔ Rehabilitation hemiplegia - ✔ ✔ paralyzed on one side of the body hepatitis - ✔ ✔ inflammation of the liver symptoms and signs are itching, skin rash, diarrhea how many milliliters in a pint? - ✔ ✔ 500 ml how many ounces in a milliliter - ✔ ✔ 30

hyperventilation - ✔ ✔ respiration are fast, deeper then normal hypoventilation - ✔ ✔ respiration are slow, shallow, sometimes irregular hypoxia - ✔ ✔ cells are not getting enough oxygen, signs are restlessness, dizziness, disorientation informed consent is when the person - ✔ ✔ fully understands all aspects of his or her treatment Kardex is - ✔ ✔ type of card file that summarizes information found in the medical record- medications, treatments, and diagnoses lying on a job application is - ✔ ✔ fraud Medicare is for? Medicaid is for? - ✔ ✔ persons over the age of 65/ the disabled myocardial infarction - ✔ ✔ also known as a heart attack, blood flow to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked nursing assistants are supervised by - ✔ ✔ RNS, LPNs, LVNs OBRA is a? - ✔ ✔ Federal law orthopnea - ✔ ✔ breathing deeply and comfortably only when sitting orthopneic position - ✔ ✔ for people who have difficulty breathing, sitting up and leaning over a table to breathe orthostatic hypotension - ✔ ✔ is a form of low blood pressure that happens when you stand up from sitting or lying down oxygen devices - ✔ ✔ nasal cannula are not removed for eating but masks are. if a mask is removed a nasal cannula is usually used paranoia - ✔ ✔ disorder of the mind, person has false beliefs, suspicious about a person or a situation paraplegia - ✔ ✔ paralyzed in legs and lower trunk photos of Mr. Blue are shown to others without his consent this is? - ✔ ✔ invasion of privacy quadriplegia and tetraplegia - ✔ ✔ paralyzed in arms, legs, and trunk residents have the right to be free from the following? - ✔ ✔ -abuse

-involuntary seclusion -neglect -DO NOT have the right to be free from disease residents have the right to? - ✔ ✔ -refuse treatment -contact an ombudsman -make personal choice -DO NOT have the right to a private room restraining a persons freedom of movement is? - ✔ ✔ false imprisonment restraints need to be removed at least every - ✔ ✔ 2 hours sign - ✔ ✔ objective, something you can visibly see on the patient EX: dry skin steps of the nursing process - ✔ ✔ -assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation stress is - ✔ ✔ normal, affects the whole person, a stressor is an event that causes stress, stress is not always unpleasant symptom - ✔ ✔ subjective, something the patient tells you but you cannot see EX: pain t/f a persons left leg is weaker than his right. the person holds the cane on his right side - ✔ ✔ true t/f being on time for work means arriving at the center when your shift begins - ✔ ✔ false t/f childcare requires planning before you go to work - ✔ ✔ true t/f you can keep your cell phone turned on while at work - ✔ ✔ false t/f you can use the centers computers for homework - ✔ ✔ false t/f you do not follow the centers dress code policy you can lose your job - ✔ ✔ true t/f you must be careful what you say over the intercom system - ✔ ✔ true t/f you must know your centers attendance policy - ✔ ✔ True t/f you wear needed eyeglasses. this helps protect the persons safety - ✔ ✔ true t/f your share information about a person with a friends. this is grounds for losing your job. - ✔ ✔ true

tachycardia - ✔ ✔ more then 100 beats per minute tachypnea - ✔ ✔ Rapid breathing, more then 20 respirations per minute temperature for bed bath and perineal care - ✔ ✔ 110-115/ 105- temperatures - ✔ ✔ oral site- 2 to 3 minutes 97.6-99. rectal site- 2 minutes 98.6-100. axillary site- 5 to 10 minutes 96.6-98. the comprehensive care plan is - ✔ ✔ the measures to help the person The nursing assistants role is? - ✔ ✔ is assistant nurses in giving care The nursing team includes - ✔ ✔ Nursing assistants, RNS, LPNs/LVNs Does not include doctors threatening to though a persons body without the persons consent is? - ✔ ✔ assault to maintain professional boundaries, your behaviors must? - ✔ ✔ help the person tuberculosis - ✔ ✔ is a bacterial infection in the lungs what are reasoning for losing your job? - ✔ ✔ -leaving the job during your shift, using alcohol in the work setting, sleeping on the job -NOT A REASON- taking a meal break what are signs of elder abuse? - ✔ ✔ -old and new bruises -poor personal hygiene -frequent injuries -NOT-stiff joints and joint pain what do employers look for the most? - ✔ ✔ dependability what is good hygiene practices? - ✔ ✔ -bathing daily, using deodorant, brushing teeth after meals -NOT-have long polished fingernails what is good practice when getting ready for work? - ✔ ✔ -ironing your uniform, wearing your name badge, styling hair up and off the collar 24 hour clock starts at - ✔ ✔ 1:00 am is 0100

A co-worker says that a doctor and nurse are dating this is? - ✔ ✔ gossip A daughter wants to read her fathers medical records. what should you do? - ✔ ✔ tell the nurse A health care program for terminally ill person is called? - ✔ ✔ Hospice A long- term care ombudsman? - ✔ ✔ investigates resident complaints a person asked you if you are a nurse and you answer yes, this is - ✔ ✔ fraud a person in restraints needs to be checked on every - ✔ ✔ 15 mintes a person is weighed daily, the measurement is recorded on the? - ✔ ✔ flow chart A resident has a phone in his room. He wants to make a phone call. what should you do? - ✔ ✔ leave the room -NOT- wear jewelry What is the best response to an interview question? - ✔ ✔ brief explanations what is the correct way to address a person? - ✔ ✔ Hello, Mr. Smith what should you wear to a job interview? - ✔ ✔ a simple dress or suit What state law affects what nursing assistants can do? - ✔ ✔ Nurse practice act, describes education requirements what will help you do your job well? - ✔ ✔ -enough sleep and rest -regular exercise -good nutrition when completing a job application you should? - ✔ ✔ write neatly and clearly, provide references, give information about employment gaps -DO NOT- leave spaces blank that do not apply to you when planning your work you should? - ✔ ✔ -discuss priories with the nurse -ask others if they need help -stay busy -DO NOT- plan care so that you can watch tv in a persons room when should you ask questions about your job description? - ✔ ✔ during the interview

which actions promote personal dignity? - ✔ ✔ -providing privacy during personal care -making sure the person has needed assist devices -listening to the person -knocking before entering the room -closing the bathroom door when in use -assisting with bathroom/hygiene preferences -DO NOT- Restrain the person, move persons items as you prefer which helps reduce stress - ✔ ✔ -exercise, rest, sleep, planning quiet time, having a sense of humor -DOES NOT HELP- blaming yourself for things you do not do which is a courteous act? - ✔ ✔ -Saying please and thank you -saying im sorry -complimenting others -DO NOT- wanting others to open the doors for you which is a crime? - ✔ ✔ -abuse, murder, robbery -Negligence is not a crime which is ethical behavior? - ✔ ✔ reporting errors which is good behavior in a job interview? - ✔ ✔ -good eye contact, shaking hands, asking the interviewer questions -DO NOt- cross your arms and legs which is harassment? - ✔ ✔ joking about a persons religion, asking for a sexual favor, acting like a disabled person -IS NOT-using touch to comfort a person which is professional speech and language? - ✔ ✔ speaking clearly Which provides 24-hour nursing care? A.Board and Care homes B. assisted living residences

C.nursing centers D. residential care facilities - ✔ ✔ nursing centers which requires a training and competency evaluation program for nursing assistants? - ✔ ✔ OBRA which statement reflects a good work attitude? - ✔ ✔ Im sorry, i didn't know who assigns and supervises your work? - ✔ ✔ Nurses who controls policy in a nursing center? - ✔ ✔ the owner who decides how to style a persons hair? - ✔ ✔ the person Who is in charge of the entire nursing staff? - ✔ ✔ the director of nursing Who selects activities for a resident? - ✔ ✔ the resident you are on a break you should/ can - ✔ ✔ -make personal phone calls, family members can meet you, nurse needs to know tht you are off the unit -DO NOT- take a few extra minutes if needed