General

Question 1

What are standard precautions?

Answer 1

Clean hands when entering/exiting room
Cover cough/sneeze with arm/tissue
Gown/glove if soiling likely
Wear mask/eye protection if splashing of fluids likely
Cover cuts
Clean up spills
Discard garbage (use caution for soiled items)
Wash soiled clothes separately

Question 2

What are the 6 types of tasks NA I’s may perform?

Answer 2

Personal care (ADLs)
Body mechanics
Nutrition
Elimination
Safety
Special procedures (VS, height/weight, etc)

Question 3

What 6 criteria must be met before a nurse can delegate a task to an NA I?

Answer 3

1. Task is performed frequently during daily care
2. Task is performed using a set sequence of steps
3. Task involves little or no modification from client to client
4. Task has a predictable outcome
5. Task does /not/ require on-going assessment, interpretation, or decision making
6. Task does not endanger client’s life or well-being

Question 4

What 4 criteria must be met for work hours to count towards an NA I listing renewal?

Answer 4

Work must be:

1. Paid
2. Supervised by an RN
3. Nursing/nursing services
4. At least 8 hours in duration

Question 5

What are the 5 “rights” of delegation?

Answer 5

1. Right person
2. Right task
3. Right circumstance
4. Right directions and communication
5. Right supervision and evaluation

Question 6

What are 5 questions you should ask yourself before performing a delegated task?

Answer 6

1. Do I have all the information I need to perform the task? Do I have questions?
2. Do I think I have the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the task?
3. Do I have the required equipment and supplies?
4. Who is my supervisor and how can I contact them?
5. Have I told my supervisor I need help?

Question 7

What are the 5 moments of hand hygiene?

Answer 7

1. Before touching a resident
2. Before aseptic procedure
3. After body fluid exposure risk
4. After touching a resident
5. After touching resident’s surroundings

Question 8

What are some activities/situations that necessitate hand hygiene? When should hand hygiene be performed?

Answer 8

Before/after using the restroom
Before/after eating
Before/after gloving
Before handling clean linen
After hands are soiled
After handling trash
Arrival/departure from work
Upon arriving home
After touching people/objects
After body fluid clean-up
Before/after handling shared medical equipment

Question 9

When may an alcohol-based rub be used in place of soap and water?

Answer 9

If hands are not visibly soiled:
Before/after eating
Before/after handling food
Before/after routine patient care

Question 10

Convert

1. 8:00 am to military time
2. 3:30 pm to military time
3. 1445 to standard time
4. 0415 to standard time
5. Midnight to military time

Answer 10

1. 0800
2. 1530
3. 2:45 pm
4. 4:15 am
5. 2400 or 0000