Chapter 6

Question 1

refers to tasks that are concerned with the person’s body, appearance, and hygiene

Answer 1

personal

Question 2

practice that keep bodies clean and healthy

Answer 2

hygiene

Question 3

practices to care for oneself, such as caring for fingernails and hair

Answer 3

grooming

Question 4

during the procedure, if the resident appears tired, the NA should?

Answer 4

stop and take a short break

Question 5

reduces the amount of blood that circulates to the skin

Answer 5

immobility

Question 6

areas of the body that bear much of the body weight

Answer 6

pressure points

Question 7

areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin

Answer 7

body prominences

Question 8

injuries or wounds that result from skin deterioration and shearing; also called pressure ulcers, pressure sores, bed sores, or decubitus ulcers

Answer 8

pressure injuries

Question 9

rubbing or friction that results from the skin moving one way and the bone underneath it remaining fixed or moving in the opposite direction

Answer 9

shearing

Question 10

a yellow, tan, gray, green, or brown tissue that is usually moist

Answer 10

slough

Question 11

dead tissue that is hard or soft in texture and black, brown, or tan, and may be similar to a scab

Answer 11

eschar

Question 12

how often should you reposition immobile residents

Answer 12

at least every two hours

Question 13

these materials prevent air from circulating, which causes the skin to sweat

Answer 13

plastic and rubber materials

Question 14

are used to keep the bed covers from resting on a resident’s legs and feet

Answer 14

bed cradles or foot cradles

Question 15

an extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet; used for moving residents in bed.

Answer 15

draw sheet

Question 16

a weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that causes problems with the ability to flex the ankles and walk normally

Answer 16

foot drop

Question 17

a device that helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning; also called orthosis

Answer 17

orthotic device

Question 18

clothed covered or rubber items that keep the hand and/or fingers in a normal, natural position

Answer 18

hand rolls

Question 19

rolled towels or blankets used to keep a residents hips and legs from turning outward

Answer 19

trochanter rolls

Question 20

keeps hips in the proper position after hip surgery

Answer 20

abduction pillows/wedges/splints/pads or hip wedges

Question 21

promotes health and wellbeing. it removes perspiration, dirt, oil, and dead skin cells from the skin. it helps to prevent skin irritation and body odor

Answer 21

bathing

Question 22

a bath given on days when a complete bed bath, tub bath, or shower is not done. it includes washing the face, hands, axillae, and perineum

Answer 22

partial bath

Question 23

axillae

Answer 23

underarms

Question 24

the genital and anal area

Answer 24

perineum

Question 25

the face, hands, underarms, and perineum should be washed…

Answer 25

everyday

Question 26

how to test the water temperature for resident?

Answer 26

against the inside of your wrist to make sure it’s not too hot. Also have the resident test the water temperature

Question 27

when should you change your gloves when bathing a resident?

Answer 27

before perform perineal care

Question 28

water temperature should be no higher than

Answer 28

105 degrees

Question 29

where should you not apply lotion?

Answer 29

between the toes

Question 30

area around the penis and scrotum

Answer 30

pubis

Question 31

helps relax tired muscles, relive pain, and increase circulation

Answer 31

back rubs

Question 32

spine, shoulder, blades, hip bones

Answer 32

bony areas

Question 33

removes dirt, bacteria, oils, and other materials from the hair

Answer 33

shampooing

Question 34

a sturdy chair designed to be placed in a bathtub or shower

Answer 34

a shower chair

Question 35

emery board

Answer 35

nail file

Question 36

massage lotion on to entire foot EXCEPT

Answer 36

between the toes

Question 37

an infestation of lice

Answer 37

pediculosis

Question 38

tiny bugs that bite into the skin and suck blood to live and grow

Answer 38

lice

Question 39

to help prevent the spread of lice

Answer 39

combs, brushes, clothes, wigs, and hats should not be shared with anyone else

Question 40

hairstyles to avoid

Answer 40

childish hairstyles

Question 41

a sharp blade, which comes with a special safety casing to help prevent cuts. this type of razor requires shaving cream or soap

Answer 41

safety razor

Question 42

requires shaving cream or soap. it is discarded in a biohazard container for sharps after use

Answer 42

disposable razor

Question 43

the safest and easiest type of razor to use. it doesn’t not require soap or shaving cream

Answer 43

electric razor

Question 44

anticoagulant medication that helps prevent clots from forming in the blood

Answer 44

blood thinners

Question 45

the weaker side

Answer 45

affected or involved side

Question 46

which arm is placed through clothing first when getting dressed?

Answer 46

the weaker arm

Question 47

when undressing which side should you start with first?

Answer 47

the strongest side

Question 48

the delivery of medication, nutrition, or fluids through a vein

Answer 48

Intravenous therapy (IV therapy)

Question 49

an obstruction of a blood vessel, usually a blood clot

Answer 49

embolism

Question 50

care for the mouth, teeth, and gums, is done at least twice each day to clean the mouth

Answer 50

oral care

Question 51

helps keep the mouth clean and moist and must be done at least every two hours

Answer 51

regular oral care

Question 52

the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs

Answer 52

aspiration

Question 53

artificial teeth

Answer 53

dentures

Question 54

residents who are unable to get out of bed to use the toilet may be given

Answer 54

standard bedpan, a fracture pan, or urinal

Question 55

a bedpan that is flatter than the regular bedpan. it is used for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan

Answer 55

fracture pan

Question 56

should be positioned with the wider end aligned with the residents buttocks

Answer 56

standard bedpan

Question 57

should be positioned with the handle toward the foot of bed

Answer 57

fracture pan

Question 58

a chair with a toilet seat and a removable container underneath

Answer 58

portable commode

Question 59

helping residents into positions that promote comfort and health

Answer 59

positioning

Question 60

lying flat on the back

Answer 60

supine

Question 61

lying on either side

Answer 61

lateral

Question 62

lying on the stomach

Answer 62

prone

Question 63

semi-sitting position

Answer 63

fowler’s

Question 64

left side-lying position

Answer 64

sims’

Question 65

moving a resident as a unit, without disturbing the alignment of the body

Answer 65

logrolling

Question 66

to sit up on the side of the bed with the legs hanging over the side. this helps resident regain balance

Answer 66

dangle

Question 67

the science of designing equipment, areas, and work tasks to make them safer and to suit the worker’s abilities

Answer 67

ergonomics

Question 68

a safety device used to transfer residents who are weak, unsteady, or uncoordinated

Answer 68

transfer belt

Question 69

may be used to help transfer resident who are unable to bear weight on their legs

Answer 69

slide boards or transfer board

Question 70

hydraulic, power, or standing

Answer 70

mechanical lifts