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Exam 4 Flashcards

1
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What is an OT

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An occupational therapist helps residents learn to adapt to disabilities

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What do OTs usually use to help residents

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Often they use special equipment called assistive devices

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What are nursing assistants not allowed to do

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Insert or remove tubes or change sterile dressings

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3
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To reiterate, what do NAs not do (1 thing this time)

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Perform procedures that require sterile technique

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4
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Should NAs do activities not listen on the care plan

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NO

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5
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What are ethics

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The knowledge of right and wrong

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6
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What should NAs and other healthcare providers be guided by

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A code of ethics

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7
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What should an NA do if they see or suspect abuse

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If an NA sees or suspects that another caregiver, family member, or resident is abusing a resident, they must report this immediately to the nurse in charge –> Not optional, the law

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What should an NA do if a resident refuses care

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Respect the resident’s refusal of care. It is their legal right to refuse treatment and care. That being said, it should immediately be reported to the nurse

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9
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What does it mean to respect confidentiality

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To keep private things private

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What is a durable power of attorney for health care

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A signed, dated, and witnessed legal document that appoints someone else to make medical decisions for a person in the event that they become unable to do so

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11
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What is another term for a durable power of attorney for health care

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A health care proxy

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12
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What are cliches

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Phrases that are used over and over again and do not really mean anything

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Should an NA be a good listener

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Yes. They should allow the resident to express their ideas completely and concentrate on what the resident is saying without interupting

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What does it mean to ignore a resident’s request

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Ignoring a resident request is considered negligent behavior

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What is the most important way to stop the spread of infefction

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Handwashing. All caregivers should wash their hands often

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16
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How can transmission of infectious diseases be blocked

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Using proper infection prevention practices, like handwashing

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What is one reason why the elderly are at a higher risk for infection

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They have limited mobility, which is another risk factor for serious problems, such as pressure injuries, skin infections, and pneumonia

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18
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Which falls should be reported to the superviso

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All falls

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19
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What are the two steps to correctly respond to emergencies

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Assess the situation and assess the victim

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20
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What should be done to treat a burn

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Use clean, cool water to decrease skin temp and prevent further injury (not using ice or ice water because it can cause more skin damage)

21
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How should an NA respond to fainting

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Immediately alert the nurse, have resident lie flat on back and elevate the legs about 12 inches (if no back, neck, head, spinal, or abdominal injuries, difficulty breathing, or fractures)

22
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What is the main goal during a siezure

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To keep the resident safe

23
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How should NAs encourage independance

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By encouraging residents to do as much as possible for themselves, even when it’s easier for the NA to do it

24
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What should an NA do if they see sexual abuse occuring

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Remove the resident from the situation and take them to a safe place before reporting to the nurse

25
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What is true of many religious beliefs

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They include dietary restrictions

26
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Is family important for residents

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Yes. Whatever kind of family a resident has, it plays and important role and can help in many ways

27
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What is homeostasis

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The condition in which all the body’s systems are balanced and working together to maintain internal stability

28
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What must be observed and reported when seen in the musculoskeletal system of a resident

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White, shiny, red, or warm areas over a joint

29
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What happens if dirty linen touches an NAs uniform

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It becomes contaminated

30
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What on a resident’s skin should be observed and reported

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Pale, white, reddened, gray, or purple skin

31
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What is one guideline for basic skin care

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To report any observed changes in a resident’s skin

32
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How often should an NA check the resident’s skin

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Daily, even if baths are not given or taken every day

33
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How often should immobile residents be repositioned

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Often (at least every 2 hours)

34
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What is unique about older skin

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It produces less perspiration and oil

35
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How often should elderly people with dry and fragile skin bathe

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Only once or twice a week

36
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Should NAs wear gloves when shaving

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Yes, to prevent the risk of exposure to blood –> Part of standard precautions

37
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What does a tympanic thermometer do

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Measures the temperature reading in the ear

38
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How do NAs interact with urinary catheters

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They don’t insert, irrigate, or remove urinary catheters, but they may give daily care, clean the surrounding area, or empty the drainage bag

39
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What is a stoma

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An artificial opening in the abdomen to bring an intestine out of and connect to an ostomy bag

40
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What helps residents with COPD

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Sitting upright and leaning forward slightly

41
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What can happen as a result of irritated and constricted bronchi

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Air is trapped in the lungs by thick mucus, causing wheezing or coughing

42
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What is HIV

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A sexually transmitted disease which can also be spread through the blood and sharing needles with an infected person

43
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What are signs and symptoms of HIV infection and AIDS

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Flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, weakness, and severe or constant fatigue

44
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What is the front line of defense for most forms of cancer

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Surgery

45
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What kinds of cancer is surgery a key treatment for

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Malignant tumors of the skin, breast, bladder, colon, rectum, stomach, and muscle

46
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How should NAs care for residents with mental health disorders

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Support the resident and their family and maintain a positive, profesional attitude to encourage them and th eresident

47
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What should be observed and reported regarding mental health disorders

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Positive or negative mood changes (especially withdrawal), behavioral changes, lincluding changes in personality, extreme behavior, behavior not appropriate to the situation, and comments (even jokes) about hurting oneself or others

48
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How are NAs involved with residents abusing substances

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They may be in a position to observe signs of substance abuse and should report these signs to the nurse

49
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What should an NA observe in a patient with a chest tube

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Color, amount, and changes in chest drainage

50
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What is one of the guidelines in hospice care

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Respect privacy and independence

51
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What is often present until death occurs

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Hearing

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