HLHS 107 Exam 1 Questions And Answers All Correct

activites of daily living (ADLs) - Correct Answers personal daily care tasks, including bathing, skin, nail, and hair care, walking, eating and drinking, mouth care, dressing, transferring, and toileting Acute - Correct Answers sudden onset and short duration chronic - Correct Answers gradual onset, long duration care plan - Correct Answers a written plan of action developed to meet the needs of each resident HIPPA - Correct Answers Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act interdisciplinary team - Correct Answers professionals from each discipline within the nursing facility who meet to discuss and plan the care of the resident Non-verbal communication - Correct Answers Communicating without the use of words. objective information - Correct Answers factual information collected using the senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch; also called signs ombudsman - Correct Answers person assigned by law as the legal advocate for residents professionalism - Correct Answers Professional behavior, appearance, and conduct Scope of Practice/ Standard 14 - Correct Answers Tasks required for the job that are a part of CNA training. Found in the Indiana State Department of Health Standard 14 subjective information - Correct Answers not personally observed, information based on what a person thinks or feels verbal communication - Correct Answersexpressing ideas to others by using spoken words soft skills - Correct Answerseffective people skills what are other names for long term care facilities - Correct Answersnursing facilities, care centers, nursing homes, nursing centers and healthcare centers what are nursing assistant responsibilities - Correct Answersnutrition, health needs, safety, comfort, elimination, daily care, exercise, hygiene If a resident's family member asks you about which medications the resident is taking, lab results, or any other health information, what should you do? - Correct Answersrefer them to the nurse True or False: The nurse aide will not perform any invasive procedures - Correct Answerstrue True or False: The nurse aide will not administer any medications, perform treatments, apply/remove any dressings. However, they nurse aide can apply creams/ointments to INTACT skin as moisture barrier cream. - Correct Answerstrue Mr. Smith tells you he doesn't feel well and he thinks he is running a temperature. The nurse aide takes his temperature orally and documented it as 101.8 F. What is the objective/subjective info? - Correct AnswersSubjective: Mr. Smith says he thinks he is running a fever. Objective: His oral temp is 101.8 The nurse aide must be able to determine which information of going to be routinely reported at end of shift versus information which needs to be reported immediately. Which of the following would NOT be reported immediately? - Correct AnswersThe resident refused a shower, but agreed to have a bath who does the CNA directly report to? - Correct Answersthe charge nurse Name FOUR measures that are helpful when communicating with a resident who is visually impaired? - Correct AnswersState your name before beginning a conversation identify residents/things in the environment Let the resident know when you enter and leave an area Give a detailed explanation of what is being done and ask the residents what they would like to do independently Name FOUR measures that are helpful when communicating with a resident who is hearing impaired? - Correct AnswersSpeak clearly and slowly facing the resident, use short sentences and avoid shouting Use facial expressions and gestures Reduce environmental noise and distractions If appropriate, use sign language and communication boards True or False: The unconscious resident is not aware of what is going on around them so there is no need identify yourself or explain what is going on. - Correct AnswersFalse True or False: Withholding a call light as a means of punishment or retaliation is a form of ABUSE. - Correct AnswersTrue Nursing assistants should encourage and promote independence at all times. Name FOUR guidelines for assisting residents to achieve independence. - Correct AnswersGet residents out of their bed for at least 1-2 hours each day unless contraindicated by the physician or care plan. Residents of LTC facilities should be encouraged to dress themselves in the comfortable "street" attire of their choice. Encourage residents of LTC facilities to go to the dining room for meals. If not possible, at least get the resident out of bed. An attempt at bowel or bladder retraining should be made for every resident who is incontinent. Give FOUR examples of resident choices which could be honored by the facility to promote person/resident-centered care. - Correct AnswersThe resident decides when to get up and when to go to bed. The resident decides the frequency and time of bathing/showering. The resident decides what clothing to wear. The resident decides on toileting schedules. List 7 Resident Rights - Correct AnswersThe resident has the right to be informed of his/her rights and exercise them without the fear of retaliation. The resident has the right to refuse or accept assistance from the facility in management of personal funds. The resident has the right to choose a physician and participate in treatment decisions and care planning. The resident has the right to privacy and confidentiality of all information. The resident has the right to voice and file grievances and have the facility respond to them. The resident has the right to examine survey results or talk with the State Department of Health. The resident has the right to perform work or refuse to perform work in the facility. Name 3 different types of abuse: - Correct AnswersPhysical Abuse Sexual Abuse Mental/Psychological Abuse Give 2 examples of negligence: - Correct AnswersFailing to perform a safety check on equipment before using it. Leaving a dependent resident alone in a potentially dangerous situation. Give 1 example of misappropriation (theft): - Correct AnswersThe destruction or borrowing of items belonging to residents as well as using personal property of one resident to care for another. What is the FIRST thing that should be done if you believe the resident has been abused? - Correct AnswersDiscuss the situations and the observations with the supervisor Give 3 examples of invasion of privacy: - Correct AnswersFailing to pull a privacy curtain or shut the door during personal care. Failing to keep a resident covered during personal care. Handling a resident's personal belongings without permission. What happens if a CNA is found guilty of abuse or misappropriation? - Correct AnswersIf a CNA is found guilty of abuse or misappropriation, the CNA will lose certification in all 50 states forever. What happens if a CNA is found guilty of neglect? - Correct AnswersIf a CNA is found guilty of neglect, the CNA's certification can be suspended for up to five years. As a CNA, name 5 things you can do to prevent resident falls - Correct AnswersBe aware of the residents that are fall risk. Be compliant with frequent toileting programs. Respond promptly to call lights. Make sure residents wear proper shoes or clothing. Ensure the environment is free of clutter, obstacles and spills. True or False: Clutching the throat is the universal choking sign - Correct Answerstrue True or False: If the resident is bleeding, the CNA should use standard precautions and apply direct pressure. - Correct Answerstrue What are the symptoms of a heart attack - Correct AnswersSome symptoms of a heart attack include crushing, pressing or smothering sensation in the chest which may travel down to the left arm, into the neck, jaw or shoulder blade. Other symptoms may include dizziness, cyanosis, shortness of breath, heavy sweating, nausea and extreme anxiety. what are the symptoms of a stroke - Correct AnswersSymptoms of a stroke include headaches, dizziness, facial drooping, uneven grip or smile, weakness/inability to move an extremity/side of body, drooling, speech problems, visual disturbances, memory impairment and a change in level of consciousness, behavior or mental status. elopement - Correct AnswersWhen a person leaves the agency without staff knowledge wandering - Correct Answerswalking aimlessly around the facility or facility grounds pacing - Correct Answerswalking back and forth in the same area entrapment - Correct Answerssituation where a person's limb becomes lodged between the bed frame and/or mattress and the side rail The type of fire extinguisher most likely to be found in resident care areas is the ____ type. - Correct AnswersABC What is the acronym to use in case of a fire and what does each letter stand for? - Correct AnswersR-A-C-E-F R: Remove any Residents from the area of immediate danger A: Activate the fire Alarm C: Contain the fire by Closing doors and windows E: Extinguish the fire, if it is safe to do so F: Follow Facility policies regarding further action What is the acronym to use if it is necessary to use a fire extinguisher and what does each letter stand for? - Correct AnswersP-A-S-S P: Pull the pin in the extinguisher A: Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire S: Squeeze the handle of the extinguisher S: Sweep the nozzle back and forth at the base of the fire True or False: If the CNA walks away from the resident in bed which is in an elevated position with the side rail down, it is considered neglect. - Correct Answerstrue Name 4 exit seeking behaviors: - Correct AnswersShaking door handles Staying close to entrances/exits to the building Packing belongings frequently Wearing coats/outerwear in the facility If confronted with someone who is agitated/aggressive, name 4 ways you can protect yourself. - Correct AnswersStand far awa