Why is it important to consider a residents cultural background when communicating with him or her

When should unsage conditins be reported?

What is an example of objective information?

"Ther are raised, red marks the size of pinpricks on Mrs. Johnson's torso."

What is a proper way for a nursing assistant (NA) to respond if a resident does noot hear her or does not understand her?

The NA should speak slowly and clearly

What is an example of a barrier to communication? 

NA uses medical terminology with the resident 

What is a way to that an NA can avoid barriers to communication?

The should ask open-ended questions that require more than yes or no responses

Why is it important for an NA to consider a resident's cultural background when communicating with him?

Because cultural background helps determine how people communicate and can help the NA communicate better with the resident

With whom should nursing assistants use medical terms and abbreviations?

What should an NA report about a resident to the nurse immediately?

The part of the word that is added to the end of a root to form a new word is called a(n)

What sense is not used in making observations? 

If a resident has a hearing impairment, the NA should 

Face the resident with the light on the NA's face

Onw way that an NA can help a resident who is visually impaired is to 

Use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of object

The first two steps to take when approacing an emergency are 

Assess the situation and assess the victim 

What is the best way a nursing assistant can respond to a combative resident?

The NA should remain calm and lower the tone of of her voice

What is a way to avoid barriers to communication

The resident should ask open-ended questions that require  more than yes or no responses

Why is it important for a nursing assistant not to overreact

when a resident behaves inappropriately?

It may actually reinforce the behavior

With whom should an NA use Standard Precautions?

With every resident in his care

Under Standard Precautions, the term body fluids includes 

What is true about wearing gloves

Gloces shold be changed before contact with mucous membranes

In what situaion should an NA give abdominal thrust to a resident

The resident cannot speak, breathe or cough

When washing hands, an NA should use friction for 

What is the proper order to don personal protective equipment (PPE)

Put on gown, mask and goggles, and gloves

What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?

A nursing assistant will come into contact with microorgansim?

Every time the NA touches something 

Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions

They are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions

Whena resident is suspected of having a heart attack, a nursing assitant should

Loosen clothing around the neck

What is one way that bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted?

By contact with blood or body fluids

Insulin reaction can be caused by 

What is true of preventing falls

Clear walkways of clutter

When should a nursing assistant identify a resident

Before helping with feeding

In which posititon should a resident be placed for eating

Sitting as upright as possible