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1
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What are some examples of ADL’s?

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bathing, skin, nail, hair care, assistance with walking, eating, dressing, transferring, toileting

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What is the definition of a policy?

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A course of action that should be taken during certain situations

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HIPPA stands for …

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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Medicare is defined as …

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A health insurance program for people aged 65 years or older
It is separated into 2 parts
Part A: Hospital Insurance
Part B: Medical Insurance

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Medicaid is defined as…

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Medical assistance program for low-income people

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The supervisor of the Nurse Assistant is…

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The charge nurse

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What is the minimum theory and clinical hours to become a nurse assistant?

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50 hours of theory and 100 hours of clinicals

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If a CNA wanted to renew their certification, how many hours of ceu’s must they take?

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48 hours of continuing education units in a 2 year period

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How often do Nurse Assistants submit their fingerprints?

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Once in a lifetime, when enrolling in the course

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10
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Before working with residents, what MUST a CNA have?

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TB test

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11
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After successfully completing the CNA course, how much time do you have before taking the state exam?

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2 years

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What is the maximum number of times that the state exam may be taken?

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3 times

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13
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What is the code of ethics?

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It may vary in facilities but it is an overall guideline for ethical concerns that the care team must follow

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What is OBRA?

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The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act is a law that was passed to improve quality of life for residents by setting standards for nursing assistant training.

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What is the MDS?

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The minimum data set is a form with guidelines for assessing residents, and it is completed during admission and each year after

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What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?

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It is a law that prohibits discrimination against disabilities and allows persons of disabilities to obtain equal opportunities.

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17
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What is active neglect vs passive neglect?

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Active: harming a person by purposely failing to provide basic care
Passive: unintentionally harming a person by failing to provide care, in this case, the caregiver may not know how to properly care for the resident or may not understand the resident’s needs

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What is negligence?

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Failure to provide care that results in an unintended injury such as, not locking wheelchair

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What is malpractice?

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When a person is injured due to professional misconduct (lack of skills)

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What are Advanced Directives?

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Documents that provide instructions for patient’s wishes in treatment if he/she cannot communicate

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What is a grievance?

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A complaint

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22
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In long-term care facilities, the resident has the right to…

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Bring personal items

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What are mandated reporters?

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People that are legally required to report suspected or observed abuse/neglect. As CNA’s, you must give the nurse as much factual information.

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What is an ombudsman?

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A legal advocate for residents that help resolve resident’s concerns about health, safety, welfare, rights, etc

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25
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Can you release information about a resident to a visitor?

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No, it is against HIPPA regulations

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26
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Are advance directive required for admission?

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No

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27
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What is PHI?

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Protected health information means taking appropriate measures to ensure that patient records are private

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Nursing assistants cannot give information about a resident to anyone not directly linked to their care UNLESS

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The resident gives official consent or the law requires it

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What is the fine for HIPPA violation?

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$100-250,000 or up to 10 years in prison

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30
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What are some main examples of Advanced Directive?

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Living Will
Power of attorney for health care
DNR order

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What should you do if a resident asks to see their chart?

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Report it to the charge nurse

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32
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Can residents and their families interact with their roommates family?

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Yes

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33
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What type of communication shows the most about a resident’s real feelings?

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Body language

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34
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What is objective data?

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Information that can be seen, heard, smelled, etc

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35
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When should changes in a resident’s condition be updated?

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Right away

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36
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What is incontinence?

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The inability to control the bladder oe bowels

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37
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What does NKDA mean?

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No known drug allergies

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38
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Wat does PRN mean?

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as necessary

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39
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What does TPR mean?

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Temp, pulse, rate

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40
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What does W/c mean?

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Wheelchair

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41
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What type of time do we use when charting?

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Military time

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42
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What is the medical term for stroke?

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Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

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43
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Paralysis on one side of the body is called?

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hemiplegia

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44
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What is the term for difficulty swallowing?

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Dysphagia

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45
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What is the code for immediately?

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STAT

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46
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What helps prevent the resident from being hurt during a fall?

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Lowering the bed after procedures

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47
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What does CPR stand for?

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Cardio[pulmonary Resuscitation

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48
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What is heimlic maneuver?

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This is the abdominal thrusts performed on someone that is choking

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49
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When do we perform abdominal thrusts?

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When the choking victim is conscious

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50
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When does shock occur?

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When organs and tissues do not receive adequate blood supply

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51
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What should we do for shock victims>

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  • lay down and place on side if bleeding or vomitting
  • control bleeding
  • check pulse and respirations
  • keep them calm
  • elevate feet UNLESS they have head or abdominal injury
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52
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What is the medical term for heart attack?

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Myocardial Infarction

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53
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What is dyspnea?

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Difficulty breathing

54
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What are the types of burns?

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1st degree: epidermis
2nd degree: epidermis and dermis
3rd degree: all layers of skin, may expose bones

55
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What is hypoglycemia?

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This is an insulin reaction from either too much insulin or too little food, both causing too much insulin in the body.

56
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What is hyperglycemia?

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this is caused by having too little insulin and it can be from undiagnosed diabetes, low insulin,

57
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When a seizure is occurring, what is the main goal for the resident?

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To make sure they are safe, prevent injury

58
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When dealing with body fluids, you must ALWAYS

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wear gloves

59
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What is the medical term for vomitting?

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emesis

60
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Restraints (supports) can be seen as false imprisonment if…

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It was an unauthorized use

61
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What is the mnemonic that should be used in the event of a fire?

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RACE 
R: Rescue 
A: Alarm 
C: Contain 
E: Extinguish
62
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How soon should we report frayed electrical cords?

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Immediately

63
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If a resident requires assistance with shaving and requires oxygen, what should we do?

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Shave only with soap and safety razor

64
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What are the types of razors?

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Safety razor
Disposable razor
Electric razor: does not require soap or shaving cream but CANNOT be used wit oxygen or pacemaker

65
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Which patients are at a greater risk for falls?

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People with dementia

66
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Fall most likely occur when?

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During change of shift

67
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When should wheelchair brakes be locked?

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When transferring into or out of wheelchair

68
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Before using a fire extinguisher you must

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Remove safety pin

69
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What precaution should be visible when caring for oxygen patients?

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No Smoking: Oxygen in Use

70
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when the fire emergency code is on, what must the nurse assistant do?

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Close all room doors, report to nurse

71
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If a wheelchair is broken, what must the resident do?

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Notify the charge nurse

72
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When cleaning the nose of a resident with oxygen, what products can be used?

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Water based lubricant, warm water, soap and water

73
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Why should a Nurse Assistant report broken equipment?

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Because they must care about resident and staff safety

74
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When do infections occur?

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When harmful microorganisms (pathogens) enter and invade the body

75
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What is the difference between systemic and localized infection?

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Systemic: In the blood stream, causing general symptoms
Localized: in a specific region of the body

76
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What is a nosocomial infection?

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An infection that is hospital acquired

77
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What is surgical asepsis?

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The state of being free of all microorganisms

78
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How do we describe the path of disease transmission?

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Chain of infection

79
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What is the order of the chain of infection?

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Causing agent 
Reservoir 
Portal of exit
Moe of transmission 
Portal of entry 
Susceptible host
80
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Causing agent

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Microorgansism that can create disease

81
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Reservoir

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This is where the pathogen multiplies and survives (can be resident, Nursing assistant, equipment, etc)

82
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Portal of exit

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How the pathogen leaves the reservoir (usually through secretions, wound drainage, urine, feces, blood, etc)

83
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Method of transmission

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Either direct contact or indirect contact

84
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Portal of entry

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Where organisms enter the body (either non-intact skin, mucous membrane, respiratory/urinary tract)

85
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Susceptible host

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Person who can become infected with a pathogen

86
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How can we stop the chain of infection?

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By breaking one of the links

87
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What is the difference between disinfecting and sterilizing?

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Disinfection: eliminating or killing most microbes
Sterilization: killing ALL microbes

88
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What are the 2 precautions that can be taken during infection control?

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Standard precautions and isolation

89
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What are standard precautions?

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Treating body fluids, wounds, secretions, etc as if they had an infection to ensure that you take appropriate measures

90
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What guidelines are considered standard precautions?

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Wash hands 
Wear gloves 
immediately wash all skin surfaces (that may have been contaminated) 
Wear disposable gown 
Wear mask and goggles 
Dispose contaminated waste
91
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Hepatitis is caused by which microbe?

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Viruses

92
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What is OSHA?

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration: it is a federal gov. agency that makes rules about hazards to protect workers

93
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How does TB spread?

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through droplets in air

94
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Which conditions do microbes grow best in?

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Moist

95
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What is MRSA?

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Resistant strain of Staph. Auereus that can cause community associated infections

96
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What is a wet gown?

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A contaminated gown

97
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What does asepsis mean?

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Free from pathogens

98
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How many injections for Hep. B

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3

99
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What are the branches of Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs?

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(Bottom to top)
Physiological needs 
Safety needs 
Love and belonging 
Esteem 
Self-actualization
100
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How do we deal with linen if patient is in isolation?

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Double bag if required by facility

101
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Ounce to mL conversion

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1 ounce= 30 ml

102
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Pint to mL conversion

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1 pint = 500 ml

103
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Quart to ml conversion

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1 quart = 1000 ml

104
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foot to cm conversion

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1 foot = 30 cm

105
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What does I and O mean?

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Intake and output

106
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When would we give complete bed bath?

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To patients that are unconscious

107
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What temperature should the bed bath be when preparing items?

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105 F

108
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When do we change the bed bath water (during complete bed bath)?

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If water becomes soapy or cool

109
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When assisting a resident in the bathtub what should we do?

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Have the resident hold on to the grab rail

110
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When is oral care done?

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After each meal and breakfast

111
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What position should be done when performing oral care in unconscious patient?

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Lateral

112
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Can NAs cut patients toenails?

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No Report request to nurse

113
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What do we use to clean under fingernails?

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Orange stick

114
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How do we help put a pair of pants on resident?

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Side to side

115
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When is the colostomy bag changed?

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When it leaks

116
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When do we clean the residents genital and anal areas?

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Once a day and when soiled

117
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Normal oral temperature?

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98.6

118
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What is BP?

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The amount of force exerted against the wall of the artery by the blood

119
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What should we do before using stethoscope?

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clean earpieces and diaphragm

120
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What is brachycardia?

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Pulse below 60 bpm

121
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What is tachycardia?

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Pulse above 90 bpm

122
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What is normal BP?

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Above 90/60 but below 120/80

123
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Higher number of BP is represented by

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Systolic pressure

124
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Lower number of BP is represented by

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Diastolic pressure

125
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What do we use for BP?

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Sphygomomanometer

126
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normal axillary temperature?

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97.6

127
Q

Normal fluid intake for adult?

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1,500 mL

128
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When are liquid nutritional supplements offered?

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Between meals

129
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What is the normal oral, rectal and axillary temperature?

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Oral: 97.6-99.6
Rectal: 98.6-100.6
Axillary: 96.6-98.6

130
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What is a normal blood pressure?

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Systolic: 100-139
Diastolic: 60-89

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