Module A - Nurse Aide Tasks

Question 1

NURSE AIDE I

Answer 1

. Unlicensed member of the health team
. responsible for providing delegated nursing tasks
. who is listed on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry

Question 2

ADL

Answer 2

Activities of Daily Livingt

Term used in health care to describe everyday things that a resident routinely does, such as hygiene and grooming, dressing, eating, toileting, and transferring

Question 3

What are the 6 Nurse Aide Task Groups

Answer 3

Personal care (ADL)
Body Mechanic
Nutrition
Elimination
Safety
Special Procedures

Question 4

Personal Care Tasks

Answer 4

Bathing
Mouth care
Skincare
Hair care
Nail Care
Bedmaking Modified
Dressing and Undressing

Question 5

Body Mechanic Tasks

Answer 5

Turn and position
Transfer to a wheelchair, stretcher
Use of lifts
Assist with ambulation
Range of motion exercises

Question 6

Nutrition

Answer 6

prepare patient for mealtime
Feed patients
Intake and output
force and restrict fluids

Question 7

Elimination

Answer 7

Bedpan/ urinal
Bowel/bladder retraining
collect/test specimens
perineal/catheter care
apple condom caths
Douches
Enemas
Insert rectal tubing/flatus bags
empty drainage devices from body cavities and wounds
Maintain gastric suction

Question 8

Safety

Answer 8

Side rails/call rails
Mitts and restraints
CPR/Heimlich Maneuver
Infection Control: Handwashing, Isolation Standard precautions

Question 9

Special Procedures

Answer 9

Vital signs
.Temp (oral, rectal,
axillary)
.Pulse (radial, apical) .Respirations
.BP
- Height and weight (stand-up scales/bed scales)
- Application of heat/cold
- Prevent and care for decubitus
ulcers
- Surgical skin preps and scrubs - Clean dressing changes
- Apply ace bandages, TEDs and
binders
+ - Apply and remove EKG monitor
leads
- Postmortem care
- Cough/deep breathing

Question 10

UAP

Answer 10

Unlicensed Assistive Personnel
examples:
1. Nurse aide 1
2. Patient Care aides
3. Medical office assistant
4. Medication aides
( used by the NCBON)

Question 11

WHAT TO OBSERVE WHILE CARING FOR RESIDENTS

Answer 11

1. SKIN
2. Mobility
3. COMFORT
4. cognition

Question 12

AM Care

Answer 12

personal activities done in the morning that include toileting, face/hand wash, and mouth care before/after breakfast

Question 13

Basic Nursing Skills

Answer 13

essential skills required of nurse aides to deliver competent care to residents in health care settings

Question 14

Cognition

Answer 14

1. how messages from the five senses are collected, stored in memory, recovered from memory, and later used to answer questions, respond to requests, and perform tasks;
2. the ability to think logically and clearly

Question 15

Delegation

Answer 15

1. the process of assigning part of one’s responsibility to another qualified person in a specific situation;
2. transferring responsibility for the performance of an activity or task while retaining accountability for the outcome

Question 16

Grooming

Answer 16

tasks done to maintain the person’s appearance, such as caring for fingernails and hair

Question 17

Health Care Personnel Registry

Answer 17

listing of unlicensed health care personnel who are being investigated for or have a substantiated finding of neglect or abuse, misappropriation of property of the resident or facility, diversion of drugs belonging to a resident or facility, or fraud against a resident or health care facility

Question 18

Hygiene

Answer 18

tasks done to keep bodies clean and healthy, such as bathing and brushing teeth

Question 19

Interpersonal Skills

Answer 19

in a health care setting, generally refers to a health care provider’s ability to get along with others while getting the job done

Question 20

North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON)

Answer 20

regulatory body that issues the LIST of TASKS to include in a Nurse Aide I training program that falls within the range of function for nurse aides in North Carolina

Question 21

Who/ what defines the range of function for nurse aides in North Carolina

Answer 21

North Carolina Board of Nursing Administrative Code

Question 22

North Carolina Health Care Personnel Education and Credentialing Section

Answer 22

1. provides services for unlicensed health care workers, their employers, and their instructors and
2. maintains the NC Nurse Aide I Registry

Question 23

North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry

Answer 23

a registry of all people who meet state and federal training and testing requirements to perform Nurse Aide I tasks in the State of North Carolina

Question 24

Nurse Aide I in the State of North Carolina

Answer 24

1. a valued, unlicensed member of the health care team,
2. responsible for providing delegated nursing tasks within a defined range of function for residents (patients/clients) in a variety of settings,
3. and who is listed on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry

Question 25

OBRA

Answer 25

(Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) of 1987 Federal Law enacted by Congress in 1987 to improve the quality of life of residents living in a nursing home environment; comprehensive review/update of regulations, effective November 28, 2016

Question 26

PM Care

Answer 26

personal activities done in the evening that include toileting, face/hand wash, snack, mouth care, and backrub

Question 27

Personal Care Skills

Answer 27

tasks that deal with a person’s body, appearance, and hygiene, typically done daily

Question 28

Team

Answer 28

a group of people with a common purpose, assigned tasks, and coordinated effort to get a job done