The Person's Unit Flashcards
The person’s area of the room is considered:
private
Most healthy people are comfortable when the temperature is
68°F to 74°F.
According to the CMS, a “comfortable” sound level:
- Does not interfere with a person’s hearing
- Promotes privacy when privacy is desired
- Allows the person to take part in social activities
The six basic bed positions are:
- Flat
- Fowler’s position
- High-Fowler’s position
- Semi-Fowler’s position
- Trendelenburg’s position
- Reverse Trendelenburg’s position
How many entrapment zones does a hospital bed system have?
Seven
The bedside stand is
next to the bed.
The overbed table is
moved over the bed by sliding the base under the bed.
A client is paralyzed on the right side. The nurse aide should place the signaling device
On the left side of the bed near the client’s hand
To maintain the person’s unit
Straighten bed linens as needed
Call lights are answered
Promptly
Full visual privacy means that:
The person is completely free from public view while in bed
These statements are about room temperatures. Which is correct?
Older persons and those who are ill may need higher room temperatures
High-Fowler’s position is when the:
Head of the bed is raised 60 to 90 degrees
A person does not like drafts. Which of the following should you do?
Keep the person away from drafty areas
A resident cannot control his bladder. To prevent odors, you need to:
Check him often
Clean bed linen placed in a client’s room but NOT used should be
Put in the dirty linen container
The nurse aide notices that the client’s radio cord is draped across a chair to reach the nearest outlet. The FIRST thing the nurse aide should do is
See if any changes can be made so that the radio can be plugged in safely
The purpose of padding side rails on the client’s bed is to
Protect the client from injury
What is the best way to keep a skilled nursing facility from having an unpleasant odor?
Empty bedpans and change linens in a timely manner
Which of the following is true regarding the use of side rails on a bed?
- Side rails on one side of a bed should be raised at all times
- Side rails should be raised on both sides when making an occupied bed
- Side rails should be raised at night
- Side rails should not be raised unless stated in the care plan
Side rails should not be raised unless stated in the care plan
