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1
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moving a joint or extremity toward the midline of the body

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adduction

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2
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moving a joint or extremity away from the midline of the body

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abduction

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3
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turning a joint or an extremity on its axis toward the body’s midline

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internal rotation

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4
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turning a joint or an extremity on its axis away from the bodys midline

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external rotation

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5
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decreasing the angle between two bones

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flexion

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6
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straightening a joint

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extension

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7
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moving a joint past normal extension

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hyperextension

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8
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turning the body or a body part to face upward

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supination

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9
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turning the body or a body part to face downward

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pronation

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10
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moving a body part in widening circles

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circumduction

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11
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turning the feet inward so toes are pointing toward the midline

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inversion

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12
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turning the feet outward so toes are pointing away from the midline

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eversion

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13
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touching the thumb to each finger

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opposition

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14
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forgetting to reposition a patient in a wheelchair for more than 1 hour may lead to

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beginning of pressure ulcers

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15
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patients need to be repositioned in bed

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every 2 hours

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16
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sitting in a wheelchair, without repositioning every hour can cause

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pressure ulcers

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17
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bp

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120/80

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18
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higher than 120/80

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140/90

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19
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lower than 120/80

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90/60

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20
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shearing can cause skin tears when

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the patient is slid up in bed without lifting the body

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21
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the best wound care is

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prevention

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22
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a patients body parts, when in a wheelchair exiting a room should be

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contained inside the chair

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23
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when transferring a patient with a sit to stand the correct body position for the patient should be

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elbows held closely to the body

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24
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who is responsible for wound protection

A

YOU

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25
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at least 5 beginning steps for bed bath

A 
grab linens
knock
introduce self
close curtain
shut door
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26
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another name for nose bleed

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epistaxis

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27
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another name for hiccup

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singultus

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28
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another name for fainting

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syncope

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29
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list 4 ending procedures of a bed bath

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get them dressed
change the bed
call light, water, lower bed
open curtain

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30
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pulse rate range

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60-100

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31
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when should you report the pulse to a nurse

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above 100 or below 60

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32
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when should you report respirations to a nurse

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above 20 or below 12

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33
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when should you report O2 levels to the nurse

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below 85

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34
Q

where do you store dentures

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in container with water

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35
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residents have the right to

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privacy, safety, infection control

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36
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the rubbing of one surface against another

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friction

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37
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when skin sticks to a surface while muscles slide in the direction the body is moving

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shearing

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38
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how many times do you complete oral hygiene

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a couple times a day. twice

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39
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involves bathing the face, hands, axillary, back buttocks, and perineal area

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partial bath

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40
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what does RACE stand for

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rescue alarm contain extinguish

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41
Q

how do you go down a ramp with a wheelchair

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backwards

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42
Q

what do you know about isolation

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how it spreads

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43
Q

what side is a garment removed from

A

strong side first

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44
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what side is a garment put on

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weak side first

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45
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what are the 5 objectives

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identify the role and responsibilities of the nursing assistant as a member of the health care team in the home and health care facilities.
function safely in the role of a beginning nursing assistant under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide nursing assistant level care to people of various ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, at home and in healthcare facilities.
meet the requirements for and be eligible to take the required nurse aide competency exam, passage of which is necessary to be certified as a nursing assistant.
demonstrate a beginning understanding of the patients physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs

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46
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surgically created opening between the colon and abdominal wall

A

colostomy

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47
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surgically created opening between the ileum and the abdominal wall

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ileostomy

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48
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signs, symptoms, and behaviors of alzheimers disease increase during hours of darkness

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sundowning

49
Q

what does CAB stand for

A

c- chest compression
a- airway maintenance
b- breathing

50
Q

what are elastic stockings used for

A

make circulation flow

51
Q

another name for elastic stockings

A

TED HOES

52
Q

what do you do if there is a loose or wrinkled bandage

A

re apply (get a new one)

53
Q

what is a catastrophic reaction

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extreme responses; the person reacts as if there is a disaster or tragedy

54
Q

if you don’t know what the nurse said what should you do

A

ask to clarify

55
Q

seen, heard, felt, or smelled by an observer (signs)

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objective data

56
Q

things a person tells you about that you cannot observe through your senses

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subjective data

57
Q

before you get height and weight what should you do

A

ask the resident if they need to use the restroom

58
Q

how do you take an apical pulse

A

on the apex of the heart

59
Q

practices used to remove or destroy pathogens and to prevent their spread from one person or place to another person or place; clean technique

A

medical asepsis

60
Q

the practices that keep items free of all microbes; sterile technique

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surgical asepsis

61
Q

PASS

A

pull aim squeeze sweep

62
Q

prevent the hips and legs from turning outward

A

trochanter rolls

63
Q

what is the purpose of bed cradles

A

keep the weight of top linens off the feet and toes because it will cause foot drop and pressure ulcers

64
Q

purpose of foot boards

A

prevent plantar flexion that can lead to foot drop

65
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hip abduction wedge

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wedge is placed between persons legs; common after hip replacement

66
Q

where are pillows put in a trochanter roll

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under person from hip to knee, alongside body

67
Q

head of bed is raised between 45-60 degrees

A

fowlers position

68
Q

head of bed is raised 30 degrees

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semi fowlers position

69
Q

head of the bed is raised 60-90 degrees

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high fowlers position

70
Q

the back lying or dorsal recumbent position

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supine position

71
Q

lying on the abdomen with the head turned to one side

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prone position

72
Q

person lies on one side or the other; side-lying position

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lateral position

73
Q

left side lying position in which the upper leg is sharply flexed so it is not on the lower leg

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sims position

74
Q

90 mm Hg or higher but lower than 120 mmHg

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systolic pressure

75
Q

60 mm Hg or higher but lower than 80 mm Hg

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diastolic pressure

76
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oral temp

A

98.6

77
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rectal temp

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99.6

78
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axillary

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97.6

79
Q

tympanic membrane

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98.6

80
Q

the loss of cognitive and social function caused by changes in the brain; interferes with routine personal, social, and occupational activities

A

dementia

81
Q

how do you use validation therapy with a person with dementia

A

listen and provide empathy

82
Q

24 hour specimen

A

urine is chilled on ice or refrigerated

83
Q

brain disease

A

alz

84
Q

many nerve cells that control intellectual and social function are damaged and die

A

alz

85
Q

presentation of orientation information (eg time, place and person-related) which is thought to provide the person with a greater understanding of their surroundings, possibly resulting in an improved sense of control and self-esteem

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reality orientation

86
Q

restoring the person to his/her highest possible level of physical, psychological, social and economic function

A

rehab

87
Q

what is the goal of rehab

A

prevent further loss of function

88
Q

how do you feed a person who had a stroke

A

on their strong side

89
Q

perineal and rectal areas are immersed in warm or hot water

A

sitz bath

90
Q

what are sitz baths common for

A

hemorrhoids, surgeries

91
Q

t or f you can apply heat to a metal implant

A

false

92
Q

what causes dilation

A

heat applications

93
Q

what causes constrictions

A

cold applications

94
Q

how often do you check a person with a heat or cold application

A

every 5 minutes

95
Q

5 stages of dying

A

denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance

96
Q

what do you do for post mortem care

A

moving the body in good alignment
remove all tubes in the body
bathed soiled areas and replace with new ones

97
Q

how do you do peri care

A

front to back

98
Q

if a resident has a burn you do not

A

take off clothes

99
Q

compress

A

small

100
Q

pack

A

big

101
Q

how much mL to survive

A

1500; normal output

102
Q

how much is average mL

A

2500

103
Q

how do you cut nails

A

straight across

104
Q

top linens are not folded back

A

closed bed

105
Q

top linens are fan folded back so person can get into bed

A

open bed

106
Q

made with person in it

A

occupied bed

107
Q

made to transfer a person from a stretcher to a bed

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surgical bed

108
Q

breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs

A

aspirations

109
Q

same amount of carbs, proteins, and fats are eaten at the same time each day

A

diabetes

110
Q

what do you do to relieve choking

A

heimlich or abdominal thrusts

111
Q

when are rescue breaths given

A

when there is a pulse but no breathing or only gasping

112
Q

how many breaths are given every 30 chest compressions

A

2

113
Q

excessive loss of blood in a short time

A

hemorrhage

114
Q

persons with known or suspected infections or conditions that increases the risk of contract transmission

A

contact precautions

115
Q

persons with known or suspected to be infected with pathogens transmitted by respiratory droplets; coughing, sneezing, talking

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droplet

116
Q

persons with known to be infected with pathogens transmitted person to person by airborne route; measles, chicken pox

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airborne

117
Q

keeps pathogens within a certain area

A

isolation precaution

118
Q

most pathogens need what to grow

A

water, oxygen, nourishment

119
Q

what does not prevent health care associated infections

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sterilizing all care items

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