Practice Questions and Answers for CNA students

1. What is the normal temperature range for the oral method?

97.6 - 99.6 degrees F
2. What can an over-bed table be used for?
Placement of meals
3. Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature from the ear?
Tympanic thermometer
4. Which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate?
Rectal
5. What should be done with soiled bed linens?
They should be rolled up with the dirty side in
6. A NA should not take an oral temperature on a person that
is confused or disoriented
7. Where should the call light be placed when a NA leaves a resident's room?
-within the resident's reach
-During a resident's admission, the NA should
-handle the resident's personal items with care
8. When taking rectal temperatures, a NA
Must hold on to the thermometer at all times while taking a rectal temperature
9. the most common site to take the pulse is the
Radial pulse
10. The normal respiration rate for adults ranges from
12-20 breaths per minute
11. Why should respirations be counted immediately after taking the pulse?
People may breathe more quickly if they know they are being observed
12. What is an NAs responsibility during transfer of a resident?
Pack all of the resident's belongings
13. What blood pressure is within the normal range?
119/75
14. Hypertension is
High blood pressure
15. What is the correct way to write a blood pressure reading?

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120/75
16. Pain is
a different experience for each person
17. What helps reduce pain?
Change of position
18. Non-sterile dressings are
Applied to dry wounds
19. What can a NA do with IVs?
Observe the IV site for problems
20. When working with catheters, NAs can
Observe and report regarding catheters
21. What is the correct placement for a drainage bag?
It must be kept lower than the hips or bladder
22. Which type of urine specimen does not include the first and last urine in the sample?
Clean catch
23. Eight ounces is equal to ____milliliters
240
24. To convert ounces to milliliters multiply by
30
25. Restraints can be applied
Only with a doctors orders
26. A serious problem that may result from restraints is
Pressure sores
27. An example of a restraint alternative is
Giving the resident a repetitive task
28. If a restraint is applied, a nursing assistant must
Check on the resident every 15 minutes
29. If a nursing assistant suspects that a resident has a fever, he should:
(a) give the resident medication
(b) take the resident's temperature
(c) ask the resident how she is feeling
(d) measure the resident's pulse rate

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30. Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method?
(a) 97.6-99.6 degrees f
(b) 96.6-98.6 degrees f
(c) 93.6 -97.9 degrees f
(d) 98.6-100.6 degrees f
31. Which method of taking temperature is the most common?
(a) oral
(b) rectal
(c) tympanic
(d) axillary
32. Which of the following is another word for "armpit?"
(a) tympanic
(b) rectum
(c) axillary
(d) temporal
33. Which method of taking temperature is considered to be the most accurate?
(a) oral
(b) rectal
(c) tympanic
(d) axillary
34. An oral thermometer is usually color-coded:
(a) green or blue
(b) red or orange
(c) black or white
(d) white or gray
35. Under w/c of the following conditions should a nursing assistant not take an oral temperature
on a person?
(a) the person has influenza
(b) the person almost certainly has a fever
(c) the person is over six years old
(d) the person is confused or disoriented
36. Why do many facilities discourage the use of mercury thermometers?
(a) mercury thermometers are more expensive

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(b) mercury thermometers are less accurate
(c) mercury is a dangerous, toxic substance
(d) mercury thermometers are harder to read
37. Which of the following statements is true of taking rectal temperatures?
(a) the nursing assistant should not explain the procedure before beginning so the resident will
not feel anxious
(b) rectal thermometers should be inserted two inches into the rectum
(c) the nursing assistant must hold on to the thermometer at all time while taking a rectal
temperature
(d) to obtain an accurate temperature , the resident should move around during the procedure
38. How far into the ear should a tympanic thermometer be inserted?
(a) 1/4 to 1/2 inch
(b) 1/2 to 1 inch
(c) 1 to 1 1/2 inches
(d) 1 1/2 to 2 inches
39. The normal pulse rate for adults is:
(a) 25 to 50 bpm
(b) 60 to 100 bpm
(c) 100 to 150 bpm
(d) 150 to 175 bpm
40. The most common site to take the pulse is the:
(a) radial pulse
(b) brachial pulse
(c) carotid pulse
(d) pedal pulse
41. The normal respiration rate for adults is:
(a) 18-30 breaths per minute
(b) 15-20 breaths per minute
(c) 12-20 breaths per minute
(d) 8-10 breaths per minute
42. Difficulty breathing is called:
(a) eupnea
(b) apnea

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(c) tachypnea
(d) dyspnea
43. Why is respiration rate usually counted directly after taking the pulse rate, while the fingers
are still on the wrist?
(a) it is less work for the nursing assistant to count respirations right after taking the pulse
(b) people may breath more quickly if they know they are being observed
(c) the chest will not rise & fall if the rate is not counted immediately
(d) it does not matter when respirations are counted
44. The difference between the apical and radial pulse is called:
(a) pulse rate
(b) cheyne-stokes
(c) pulse deficit
(d) bpm
45. The ___blood pressure is the top number in a blood pressure reading, while the _____ is the
bottom number.
(a) radial, apical
(b) apical, radial
(c) diastolic, systolic
(d) systolic, diastolic
46. Which of the following blood pressure readings falls within the normal range?
(a) 119/75
(b) 135/90
(c) 91/70
(d) 140/80
47. Hypertension is:
(a) high fever
(b) high blood pressure
(c) high pulse rate
(d) low blood pressure
48. Blood pressure is measured using a:
(a) thermometer
(b) watch

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(c) finger
(d) sphygmomanometer
49. Prehypertension means
(a) a person's blood pressure is too high
(b) a person's blood pressure is too low
(c) a person does not have low blood pressure now but is likely to have it in the future
(d) a person does not have high blood pressure now but is likely to have it in the future
50. Both the____ and ______ pulses are used in taking blood pressure
(a) radial & apical
(b) apical & brachial
(c) radial & brachial
(d) brachial & femoral
51. Which of the following is an example of a correct way to write a blood pressure reading?
(a) 120/75
(b) 120+75
(c) 120-75
(d) 120*75
52. Which of the following statements is true of pain?
(a) everyone experiences pain in the same way
(b) everyone will express freely when they are in pain
(c) pain is a different experience for each person
(d) pain levels do not need to be monitored
53. Which of the following can help reduce pain?
(a) pounding the resident on the back
(b) jumping jacks
(c) squeezing the body part hard
(d) change of position
54. which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months or less?
Hospice
55. which of the following statements is true of long-term care?
most conditions in long-term care facilities are chronic
56.a resident has purchased a special gift for her nursing assistant, Sarah. How should Sarah
respond?

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Refuse but thank her for thinking of her
57. a ____ is a method or way of doing something.
procedure
58. medicare is__________
a health insurance program for people who are 65 or older or younger people who are
disabled and ill
59. which member of the care team diagnosis disease and prescribes treatment?
Physician (MD)
60. which of the following care team members are licensed professionals who delegate jobs to
nursing assistants?
NAs, nurses
61. which of the following statements is true of residents being a part of the care team?
The care team revolves around the resident and his or her condition, treatment, and
progress
62. which of the following statements is true of a nursing assistants responsibilities if an activity
is not listed in the care plan?
The NA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan
63. what is one reason why reporting a residents changes and problems to the nurse is a very
important role of the nursing assistant?
The care plane must be updated as the residents condition changes
64. which of the following is a typical task that an NA performs?
Helping residents with toileting needs
65. which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practices for an NA?
giving an injection of medication
66. a professional relationship between an NA and a resident includes
keeping resident information confidential
67. which of the following is an example of a professional relationship with an employer?
Never bothering the nurses with questions
68. what does the chain of command do?
it helps protect nursing assistants and their employers from liability
69. what should a nursing assistant do if she suspects a resident is being abused?
She should report it to the nurse immediately and let him/her handle it from there
70. when a nursing assistant is performing a procedure on a resident, he should?

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Explain the procedure fully before performing it
71. which of the following is requirement of OBRA
nursing assistants must have at least 75 hours of training
72. for a nursing assistant, confidentiality means
keeping private things private
73. why has HIPPA created
to keep health information private and secure
74. you are the nursing assistant for a resident who is paralyzed on her right side from a recent
stroke. Some of her family members are visiting and one of them turns to you and says in a loud
voice, she looks so stupid with half of her face drooping down like that. Isnt there something
you can do to fix that? what kind of abuse is this?
Psychological abuse
75. if you make a mistake in documenting care, you should____
draw one line through it, and write the correct words a resident's protected health
information (PHI) may be shared with only those who need the information for care or
processing of records
76. which of the following is an example of physical abuse
shoving a resident
78. what is the term for the person assigned by law to be the legal advocate for residents?
ombudsman
79. which of the following shows the correct version of 9:00 pm to military time
2100 hours
80. when should unsafe conditions be reported?
Before accidents occur
81. which of the following is an example of objective information?
there are raised, red marks the size of pinpricks on mrs. Johnsons torso.
82. what is a proper way for a nursing assistant to respond if a resident does not hear her or does
not understand her?
Face the resident and speak clearly
83. which of the following are ways to avoid barriers to communication?
Not giving medical advice
84. which of the following senses is not used in making observations?
taste

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85. when speaking with residents and their families, nursing assistants should___
use simple, non-medical terms
86. choose the resident conditions that the NA should report immediately to the nurse
chest pain, high fever
87. when communicating with a who is hearing-impaired, a nursing assistant should___
get the residents attention before speaking
88. which of the following can help with communication with a visually impaired resident?
A nursing assistant should use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of
objects in front of the resident
89. when coming upon an emergency situation, the very first thing the nursing assistant should
do is____.
Asses the situation and the victim
90. what is the best way a nursing assistant can respond to a combative resident
stay calm and lower the tone of his or her voice
91. why is important not to over-react when a resident behaves inappropriately
it may actually reinforce the behavior
92. if a resident behaves inappropriately, a nursing assistant should
be matter-of-fact and not over-react
92. standard precautions should be practiced
on every single person in your care
93. the single most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of disease is to
wash your hands
94. which of the following statements is true of gloves
gloves should be worn when performing care on a resident who has broken skin
95. which of the following is the proper order to apply PPE?
apply gown, mask, goggles, and gloves
96. you will come into contact with microorganisms
every time you touch something
97. which of the following is true of transmission-based precautions
they are practiced in addition to standard precautions
98. how are blood-borne transmitted?
By contact with blood or body fluids
99. to prevent falls, a nursing should

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clear walkways of clutter
100. when should a nursing assistant identify a resident?
Before helping with feeding
101. how should residents be positioned while they eat
sitting upright as possible
102. using a good body mechanics includes
standing with the legs shoulder-width apart
103. which of the following should you do when lifting a heavy object from the floor
keep your feet shoulder-width apart
104. RACE as a safety rule means
remove residents, activate 911, contain fire, extinguish
105. when a resident is suspected of having a heart attack, a nursing assistant should
not give the person liquids or food
106. to control bleeding, a nursing assistant should
hold a thick pad or clean cloth against the wound and press down hard
107. which of the following is true of assisting a resident who is having a seizure
move furniture away to prevent injury to the resident
108. a sign that a stroke is occurring is
the inability to speak or to speak clearly
109. to serve hot liquids to residents, a nursing assistant should
pour hot drinks away from residents
110. holistic care focuses on
the whole person, including physical, mental, and social well-being
111. psychosocial needs include the following
love and affection
112. what is one way a nursing assistant can promote a residents independence
allowing a resident to do a task by himself no matter how long it takes him
113. ADLs include
brushing teeth
114. which of the following is an example of a physical need
food and water
115. Mrs. Goldman, a resident, begins to tell her nursing assistant, Gene, about the last religious
service she attended. Gene does not believe in god. Genes best response is to

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listen quietly to Mrs. Goldman
116. if a nursing assistant encounters a resident in a sexual situation, she should
provide privacy and leave
117. how can regular activity promote good health
it increases energy
118. families help residents by
supporting and encouraging them
119. which of the following statements is true of the aging process
most older people live independent lives
120. normal changes of aging include
thinner, drier skin
121. a ____ is an intense form of anxiety
phobia
122. which of the following is a good way to for a nursing assistant to care for a mentally ill
resident
support the resident and his or her family
123. if a nursing assistant notices abusive behavior from a family member towards a resident, she
should
report it to the nurse immediately
124. when caring for a dying resident's diminished senses a nursing assistant should
observe body language
125. to treat dying residents and their families with dignity a nursing assistant should
listen if they want to talk
126. postmortem care includes
placing drainage pads where needed
127. ____ is the special care that focuses on the dignity and comfort of a dying person
hospice
128. what does palliative care involve
pain relief and comfort
129. which sense is usually the last sense to leave the body
hearing
130. which of the following is a sign of approaching death
decreasing blood pressure

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131. when using a transfer belt, the NA should
place it over a resident clothing
132. which position is a resident in if he is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders
supported by a pillow
supine positions
133. if a starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to
widen her stance and bring the residents body close to her
134. what is a good way for a nursing assistant to promote respect, dignity, and privacy when
helping a resident with care
encourage the resident to do as much as possible for him
135. which of the following statements are true about pressure sores
pressure sores are impossible can lead to life-threatening infections
136. which of the following is a condition that increases the risk of pressure sores
immobility
137. a _______ keeps the covers from pushing down on a residents feet
bed cradle
138. in which of the following procedures must a nursing assistant always wear gloves
dressing a resident
139. which of the following is an appropriate way for a nursing assistant to refer to a residents
weakened side when assisting with dressing?
Involved side
140. a ____ is used for residents who cannot assist to raise their hips onto a bedpan
urinal
141. a nursing assistant should reposition immobile residents at least every
two hours
142. which of the following is a guideline for good skin care
check the residents skin daily and report changes
143. which of the following should be washed every day
perineum
144. which of the following statements is true of positioning
NAs should check residents skin each time they are repositioned
145. when bathing a resident, a nursing assistant should
get each item needed as the resident asks for it

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146. a nursing assistant should give nail care
when she notices nails are dirty
147. which of the following is true of nail care
a diabetics toe nails cannot be cut even if the resident requests it
148. how can a nursing assistant help promote independence and dignity while assisting with
grooming
by honoring the residents preferences
149. which of the following statements is true?
Residents hair should be handled gently because hair can be pulled out when combing or
brushing it
150. which of the following is true of helping a resident dress
the resident should do as much to dress himself as possible
151. oral care should be done at least ___ time(s)
2
152. which of the following statements is true of dentures
clean dentures should be returned to the resident or stored in a denture cup that is labeled
153. ways to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents include
using as little liquid as possible when giving oral care
154. when providing perineal care for a female resident, the nursing assistant should
wipe from front to back
155. which of the following is true about oral care
oral care is not just care of teeth, but also the mouth, tongue and gums
156. restraints can be applied
only with a doctors order
157. a serious problem that may result from restraints is
pressure sores
158. an example of a restraint alternative is
giving the resident a repetitive task
159. if a restraint is applied, a nursing assistant must
check on the resident every 15 minutes
160. to help prevent aspiration, residents should be in the ____ position when eating
up right
161. a nursing assistants duties regarding tube feedings include

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observing the feeding and reporting problems
162. which of the following foods supplies a significant amount of calcium
yogurt
163. which statement is true of fats
saturated fats should be limited
164. grains are found in which of the following foods
nuts
165. which is the most essential nutrient fro life?
Water
166. which of the following is a good source of protein?
Fish
167. which pf the following is true about food preferences
religion might influence food preferences
168. which of the following is an effective way for a nursing assistant help prevent dehydration
encourage a resident to drink every time she sees him
169. which of the following are signs of unintended weight loss that should be reported to the
nurse
coughing or choking while eating
170. which of the following can be effective way to prevent unintended weight loss
insisting that residents eat everything on their trays no matter what
171. which of the following statements about meal time is true
social interaction is an important part of mealtime
172. at which angle should residents be positioned fro eating
90 degrees
173. if a resident refuses to wear a clothing protector, the nursing assistant should
respect the residents refusal
174. residents who need some assistance with eating may benefit from
the nursing assistant using the hand over hand approach
175. which of the following statements shows how a nursing assistant can promote dignity and
independence during meal time
if the resident requests a different food from what is being served, the nursing should
honor this request
176. which of the following is a symptom of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)

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watering eyes during meals
177. which of the following is a reason a resident might be placed on a special diet
because the dietary department is testing out new recipes
178. The NA can help the resident by explaining daily life in the facility and offering to take the
resident on a
tour
179. New residents must be given a copy of their legal
rights
180. It is important for the NA to
observe the new resident in case something important was missed
181. A resident has a legal right to have his
personal items that he has brought with him treated carefully
182. A transfer to a new facility or hospital is normally easy for residents to handle. True or
False?
False.
183. Residents should be informed of transfers as early as possible? True or False?
True.
184. The resident will usually pack her own belongings for a transfer. True or False?
False.
185. The nursing assistant should introduce the resident to everyone in the new area. True or
False?
True
186. One way that a nursing assistant can involve the resident with the packing process is to
show the resident her empty closet. True or False?
True.
187. The NA will write the order when it is time for a resident to be discharged. True or False?
False
188. OBRA requires that residents have the right to receive advance notice before they are
discharged. True or False?
True.
189. What can changes in vital signs indicate?
They can indicate a residents condition worsening.
190. Which changes should be immediately reported to the nurse?

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A fever. A pulse that is too rapid or too slow. Blood pressure changes. Residents pain is
worse or not relieved by pain management.
191. Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method?
98.6 degrees to 100.6 degrees.
192. Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature in the ear?
Tympanic thermometer.
193. Which of the following temperature sites is another word for the armpit area?
Axilla.
194. Which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate?
Rectum (rectal)
195. A rectal thermometer is usually which color?
Red.
196. Which pulse is most ofter used for measuring pulse rate?
Radial pulse.
197. For adults, the normal pulse rate is what?
60-100 beats per minute.
198. Breathing air into the lungs is also called?
Inspiration.
199. Exhaling air out of the lungs is also called?
Expiration.
200. The normal respiration rate for adults ranges from?
12 to 20 breaths per minute.
201. Why is it important for NAs to observe respirations without letting residents know what
they are doing?
People may breathe more quickly if they know they are being observed.
202. Which of the following is consider a high blood pressure. 120/79. 145/85. 110/70. 100/889.
145/89.
203. Which of the following is a blood pressure cuff used to measure blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer.
204. The second measurement of blood pressure reflects the phase when the heart relaxes. What
is it called?
Diastolic.
205. Blood pressure measurements are recorded as

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Fractions.
206. In which phase of blood pressure, is the heart at work, contracting and pushing blood from
the left ventricle of the heart.
Systolic.
207. A pulse oximeter measures what?
Blood oxygen level and pulse rate.
208. If a resident complains of pain, what questions should the NA ask to get the most accurate
information?
Where is the pain? When did it start? How severe is it? Can you describe it? What were
you doing before the pain started? How long does it last, and how ofter does it occur? What
makes it better, what makes it worse?
2089. List five things that an NA can do to help reduce a residents pain.
Report complaints of pain or unrelieved pain. Position body in proper alignment. Give
back rubs. Ask if resident would like a warm or shower. Help resident to the bathroom or
commode or offer the bedpan or urinal.
210. Why must an NA report any weight a resident loses?
Weight changes can indicate illness.
211. The purpose of restraints is?
To restrict voluntary movement or behavior.
212. An example of a physical restraint is?
Raised side rails on a bed.
213. A chemical restraint is?
Medication used to control behavior.
214. What is one reason the use of restrains ha been restricted?
They were sometimes abused by caregivers.
215. A restraint can be used?
When a doctor has ordered its use.
216. Restraint free care means?
Restraints are never used for any reason.
217. Restraint alternatives are?
Any interventions used in place of a restraint.
218. When a resident is restrained, he or she has to be monitored constantly. The resident must
be checked often, following facility policy. What needs to happen at regular ordered intervals?

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Release restraint. Reassure resident. Offer help with toileting. Check for incontinence.
Offer fluids and food. Check skin for irritation. Report discolored skin to nurse. Check for
swelling an report it. Reposition the resident. Ambulate resident if he is unable.
219. Fluids come in the form of liquids that a person drinks, as well as semi liquid foods such as
soup or gelatin. True or False?
True.
230. The fluid a person consumes is called intake or input. True or False?
True.
231. All of the body's fluid output is in he form of urine. True or False?
False.
232. Fluid balance is taking in and eliminating the same amounts of fluid. True or False?
True.
233. Drinking 32 ounces of fluid per day is the recommended amount for most people. True or
False?
True.
234. Which of the following statements is true of urination?
a. Indwelling catheters do not affect muscle tone.
b. Alcohol and caffeine decrease urine output
c. A lack of privacy can affect urination, as can stress
d. The bladder holds more urine as people age, causing them to urinate less frequently.
235. A ________ is used for residents who cannot assist to raise their hips onto a bedpan.
Incontinence may be cause by:
a. Normal changes of aging
b. Nursing assistants encouraging too much fluid intake
c. Following toileting schedules
d. Nervous system diseases
236. When providing perineal care for a female resident, the nursing assistant should
a. Wipe from front to back
b. Wipe back to front
c. Wipe anal area first
d. Use the same area of the washcloth for each stroke
237. The best position for men to urinate is
a. Sitting
b. Standing
c. Lying
d. Crouching
238. A healthy person needs to take in from ________ ounces of fluid each day.
a. 24 to 36
b. 15 to 26

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c. 64 to 96
d. 100 to 136
239. Nomally, stool should be
a. Brown and soft
b. Black and hard
c. Brown and loose
d. Red and formed
240. Foods high in _____ improve bowel elimination.
a. Refined sugar
b. Animal fats
c. Fiber
d. Diary products
241. Signs of constipation include
a. Liquid or frequent stools
b. Rapid heart rate
c. Fecal/anal incontinence
d. Irritability
242. The best position for bowel elimination is
a. Laying flat on the bed
b. Squatting and leaning forward
c. Lying on the stomach
d. Sitting in with the back straight and feet flat on the floor
243. During an enema, a resident will be in the _________ position.
a. Lateral
b. Supine
c. Sims'
d. Fowler's
244. When giving a cleansing enema, how far should the bottom of the enema bag be above the
anus?
a. Not more than 20 inches
b. Not more than 12 inches
c. Not more than 10 inches
d. Not more than 8 inches
245. acute illness
a sudden illness from which a person is expected to recover
assisted living residence provides housing, personal care, support services, health care, and social
activities, in a home-like setting
246. case management
a nursing care pattern; a case manager (RN) coordinates a person's care from admission through
discharge and into the home setting
247. chronic illness
an ongoing illness, slow or gradual in onset; it has no known cure; the illness can be controlled
and complications prevented with proper treatment

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248. functional nursing
a nursing care pattern focusing on tasks and jobs; each nursing team member has certain tasks
and jobs to do
249. health team
the many health care workers whose skills and knowledge focus on the person's total care;
interdisciplinary health care team
250. hospice
a health care agency or program for persons who are dying
251. licensed practical nurse
a nurse who has completed a 1-year nursing program and has passed a licensing test; called
licensed vocational nurse in some states
252. licensed vocational nurse
licensed practical nurse
253. nursing assistant
a person who has passed a nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program;
performs delegated nursing tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse
254. nursing team
those who provide nursing care - RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and nursing assistants
255. patient-focused care
a nursing care pattern; services are moved from departments to the bedside
256. primary nursing
a nursing care pattern; an RN is responsible for the person's total care
257. registered nurse
a nurse who has completed a 2-, 3-, or 4-year nursing program and has passed a licensing test
258. team nursing
a nursing care pattern; a team of nursing staff is led by an RN who decides the amount and kind
of care each person needs
259. terminal illness
an illness or injury for which there is no reasonable expectation of recovery
260. rehabilitation
helping persons return to their highest physical and mental function is called what?
When the person first seeks health care
when does rehabilitation start?

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261. the board of directors
who controls policy in a health care agency?
262. the director of nursing
who is responsible for the entire nursing staff and safe nursing care?
263. 4 steps of delegation process:
Step 1: Assess and Plan
Step 2: Communication
Step 3: Surveillance & Supervision
Step 4: Evaluation
264. The 5 Rights of Delegation:
1. The right task
2. The right circumstances
3. The right person
4. The right direction & communication
5. The right supervision
265. Before performing a delegated task, it is important to discuss the task with the nurse
-Ask questions about the delegated task
-Ask questions about what you are expected to do
-Tell the nurse if you have not done the task before or not often
-Ask for needed training or supervision
-Re-state what is expected of you
-Re-state what specific patient and resident concerns to report to the nurse
_Explain how and when you will report your progress in completing the task
-Know how to contact the nurse for an emergency
-Know what the nurse wants you to do during an emergency
After complete: report and record the care given
Accepting the task
266. When you agree to perform a task, you are responsible for your own actions. You must
complete the task safely. Report to the nurse what you did and the observation you made.
Refusing the task
You have the right to say "no". Sometimes refusing to follow the nurse's directions is your right
and duty.

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Refuse when:
The task is beyond the legal limit
The task is not in your job description
Not prepare to perform the task
A nurse is not available for supervision

267. Aspiration
inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into lungs
268. Atrophy
weakening or wasting of muscles
269. Body Mechanics
Purpose of it
-way parts of the body work together when a person moves
-maximize strength, minimize fatigue, avoid muscle strain and injury, personal safety and
resident safety
-Should have strong core (shoulders, arms, hips, thighs) not your back
-Hold close at waist level, push/pull/slide if possible, lift firmly and smoothly, raise bed, turn
whole body, get help
270. Chemical Restraint
medications used to control person's behavior
271. Cyanosis
blue or pale skin and/or mucous membranes due to decreased oxygen in blood
272. Dysphagia
difficulty in swallowing
273. Hoarding
collecting and putting things away in guarded manner
274. MSDS-Material Safety Data Sheet
Sheet that provides info on safe use of and hazards of chemicals as well as emergency steps to
take in even chemicals are splashed, sprayed, or ingested.

GOOD LUCK

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