Exam 2 Flashcards
What should an NA do when a resident is first admitted
Prepare the room for the resident so that they feel expected and welcome
How should an NA introduce themselves to a new resident
Smile and be friendly
How should an NA handle a resident’s personal items
With care and respect
What is another step in the admission process that an NA needs to do
Measure the resident’s baseline vital signs
What are baseline signs
Initial values that can then be compared to future measurements
How can a resident’s height be measured
Using a tape measure, make two pencil marks on the sheet under the resident, one at the top of the head, and one at the feet, and measure the distance between them
What can an NA help a resident with before a transfer
Packing the resident’s personal items
What can an NA do to ease the worry of a resident who is leaving
Be positive and reassuring, reminding residents that the doctors believed they were ready to leave
What is crucial for NAs to do in a standard resident unit
Ensure that the call light is within reach of the resident’s stronger hand and be able to answer all call lights immediately
Why is sleep important for residents
When a person is sleep-deprived or suffers from insomnia or other sleep disorders, problems result
What is insomnia
The inability to fall asleep or remain asleep
What problems can result from sleep deprivation, insomnia, or other sleep disorders
Decreased mental function, reduced reaction time, and irritability
When should linens be changed
After personal care procedures like bed baths, or any time any bedding is damp, soiled, or in need of straightening
How should linen be removed
By folding or rolling it up so that the dirtiest area is inside to lessen contamination
Residents may or may not be able to care for themselves. What is it important for NAs to do
Help residents be as independent as possible
What is true of all people who have cared for themselves in the past
They have routines for personal care and activities of daily living. They also have preferences for how they are done
What is true of residents with restricted mobility
They are at an increased risk of skin deterioration at pressure points
What does immobility do
Reduces the amount of blood that circulates to the skin
What is true of pressure infections
They can lead to life-threatening infections
What is the purpose of bed cradles or foot cradles
They keep the bed covers from resting on residents’ legs and feet
What should NAs not do in terms of fingernail care
They shouldn’t cut or trim a resident’s fingernails or toenails unless allowed or directed to do so
What is the name for the side of the body that may have been impacted by a stroke or injury
Weaker, affected, or involved side
What is oral care
Care of the mouth, teeth, and gums
How often should oral care be done
At least twice every day –> After breakfast and after the last meal or snack of the day
What helps prevent aspiration during oral care
Turning a resident on their side
What should be use to clean the mouth during oral care
Only swabs soaked in tiny amounts of fluid
Where should dentures be placed after cleaning
Completely submerged in a clean, labeled denture cup with solution or moderate/cool water
What should a denture cup be labeled with
The resident’s name and room number
What is the normal adult mouth temperature range
97.6 - 99.6
What is the normal pulse rate for adults
60-100 beats per minute
What is the normal respiratory rate for adults
12-20 respirations per minute
What is the normal range for adult systolic blood pressure
90-119 mmHg
What is the normal range for adult diastolic blood pressure
60-79 mmHg