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 Living

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