NNAAP NURSE AIDE EXAM: ALREADY GRADED A+.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FORMAT
Oral Temperature Range
97.6 - 99.6 °F
Rectal Temperature Range
98.6 - 100.6 °F
Axillary Temperature Range
96.6 - 98.6 °F
Blood Pressure Levels
90 - - 90
Systolic Number
The top number, and it represents the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart
beats.
Diastolic Number
The bottom number, represents the pressure in your vessels when your heart rests
between beats.
mm Hg
millimeters of mercury; the unit of measurement used when taking blood pressure
Nurse Aide 1 in the State of VA
a valued, unlicensed member of the health care team, responsible for providing
delegated nursing tasks, within a defined range of function, for residents
(patients/clients), in a variety of settings, and who is listed on the VA Nurse Aide 1
Registry
OBRA
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987
NNAAP
National Nurse Aide Assessment Program
Delegation
the process of assigning part of one's responsibility to another qualified person in a
specific situation
transferring responsibility for the performance of an activity or task while retaining
accountability for the outcome
ANA
American Nurses Association
Basic Nursing Skills
essential skills required of nurse aides to deliver competent care to residents in health
care settings
Privacy
is key when providing basic nursing skills.
Basic Nursing Skills include...
Monitoring, documenting, and reporting of vital signs.
Management of pain as directed by the nursing care plan.
, Application of warm/cold.
Dressing changes
Personal Care Skills
tasks that deal with a person's body, appearance, and hygiene, typically done on a daily
basis.
Personal Care Skills include...
Hygiene, Grooming, ADL, AM Care, & PM Care
ADL
activities of daily living
Interpersonal Skills
are skills used by a person to interact with others properly.
The ability to get along with others while getting the job done.
Interpersonal Skills include...
Communication, Listening Skills, & Attitude
Nurse aides are...
a valued member of the Health Care Team
Work Ethic
is behavior in workplace that includes appearance, communication skills, treatment of
others, choices, judgment, and teamwork
Team
is a group of people, with a common purpose, assigned tasks, and coordinated effort to
get the job done.
Infection Prevention
all of the things that people do to control and prevent the spread of infection.
Infection
a disease or condition of the body that occurs when harmful germs get into the body
and grow in number.
Localized Infection
an infection that is limited to a specific location in the body and has local symptoms
Systemic Infection
an infection that affects an entire body part or whole body system
Microorganisms are also called...
Germs
Aerobic
Process that requires oxygen.
Anaerobic
Process that does not require oxygen.
Medical Asepsis
clean technique
Chain of Infection
factors that lead to the transmission or spread of disease
Link 1 in Chain of Infection
Infectious Agent
Infectious Agent
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FORMAT
Oral Temperature Range
97.6 - 99.6 °F
Rectal Temperature Range
98.6 - 100.6 °F
Axillary Temperature Range
96.6 - 98.6 °F
Blood Pressure Levels
90 - - 90
Systolic Number
The top number, and it represents the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart
beats.
Diastolic Number
The bottom number, represents the pressure in your vessels when your heart rests
between beats.
mm Hg
millimeters of mercury; the unit of measurement used when taking blood pressure
Nurse Aide 1 in the State of VA
a valued, unlicensed member of the health care team, responsible for providing
delegated nursing tasks, within a defined range of function, for residents
(patients/clients), in a variety of settings, and who is listed on the VA Nurse Aide 1
Registry
OBRA
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987
NNAAP
National Nurse Aide Assessment Program
Delegation
the process of assigning part of one's responsibility to another qualified person in a
specific situation
transferring responsibility for the performance of an activity or task while retaining
accountability for the outcome
ANA
American Nurses Association
Basic Nursing Skills
essential skills required of nurse aides to deliver competent care to residents in health
care settings
Privacy
is key when providing basic nursing skills.
Basic Nursing Skills include...
Monitoring, documenting, and reporting of vital signs.
Management of pain as directed by the nursing care plan.
, Application of warm/cold.
Dressing changes
Personal Care Skills
tasks that deal with a person's body, appearance, and hygiene, typically done on a daily
basis.
Personal Care Skills include...
Hygiene, Grooming, ADL, AM Care, & PM Care
ADL
activities of daily living
Interpersonal Skills
are skills used by a person to interact with others properly.
The ability to get along with others while getting the job done.
Interpersonal Skills include...
Communication, Listening Skills, & Attitude
Nurse aides are...
a valued member of the Health Care Team
Work Ethic
is behavior in workplace that includes appearance, communication skills, treatment of
others, choices, judgment, and teamwork
Team
is a group of people, with a common purpose, assigned tasks, and coordinated effort to
get the job done.
Infection Prevention
all of the things that people do to control and prevent the spread of infection.
Infection
a disease or condition of the body that occurs when harmful germs get into the body
and grow in number.
Localized Infection
an infection that is limited to a specific location in the body and has local symptoms
Systemic Infection
an infection that affects an entire body part or whole body system
Microorganisms are also called...
Germs
Aerobic
Process that requires oxygen.
Anaerobic
Process that does not require oxygen.
Medical Asepsis
clean technique
Chain of Infection
factors that lead to the transmission or spread of disease
Link 1 in Chain of Infection
Infectious Agent
Infectious Agent
