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When assisting a patient, the first thing the nursing assistant should do is :
a. Washed his hands
b. Introduce her self
c. Explain the procedure
d. ask permission |
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Asking permission is granting the patient :
a. The right of privacy
b. The right of Informed concerned
c. The right to know hospital regulation and rules
d. The right of confidential
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b. The right of informed concerned.
The residents have the right to know their prognosis, diagnosis, and every treatment option available, and have right to choose what care they do or do not wish to receive.
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Good eye contact tells a person you are |
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listening to what he is saying |
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The BEST way to tell the patient that you are going to help him with ambulation is :
A. "I'm going to assist your ambulation today"
B. "I'm going to help you walk with this safety belt "
C. "I'm going to use this gait belt to stabilize you while walking"
D. "I'm going to make you walk today" |
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B. "I'm going to help you walk with this safety belt".
Giving short or simple explanation is easiar for your patient to understand. Be careful not to use complicated word or medical terminology that maybe difficult for non medical person to understand.
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If the patient refuse to care, you should :
A. Force them to do it.
B. Call the family what is going on.
C. Tell the patient to press the call light when he is ready to coorporate.
D. Tell the nurse. |
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D. Tell the nurse
In order to give appropriate care, the nurse should know what the patient does or does not consent to. The nurse may offer an alternative to the resident. |
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Nonverbal communications include :
A. Writing notes.
B. Observing the clients body language.
C. Sharing your feeling and concerns.
D. Speaking lauder to a patient who has hearing impairement. |
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B.
Verbal communication is communication with words. Therefore include speaking and writing. It is possible to share your feeling and concern through non verbal cues and verbal communication. Observing the patient's body language is the only option that is purely nonverbal. |
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Why body language is considered to be more honest and reliable than verbal communication : |
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Because body language is uncounscious.
Body language is natural and not something we plan. We are usually unware with facial expression, gesture and etc.
For this reason body language can give more honest and credible representation of feelings. |
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Before assisting a client to stand, you should have him place his hand : |
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around your upper arm or shoulder. |
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Have the client dangle for |
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The best way to hold a transfer belt |
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with an underhand grip at the back |
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Before assisting clients to swing his legs up onto the bed, what should the nurse assistant do?
A. Ask to the client's permission to swing his leg into the bed
B. Intstruct the client how this will be done
C. Position the client comfortably and in good body alignment.
D. Count to 5. |
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After assisting the client the lasting the NA should do Record the procedure and report to the nurse
A. Record the procedure and report to the nurse
B. Close the privacy screen
C. Wash hands
D. Lowest the bed to the lowest position: |
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General Hygiene include : |
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Care of the hands and feet, hair, facial hair, mouth and observations of the eyes, ears, and nose. |
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The face, hands, underarms, perinneum, and other body creases need regular cleaning and care. |
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Bed baths clean the skin, but they are a rather passive activity for the resident. Reason shower bath is desirable two or three times a week to : |
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Foot care should also be a routine part of : |
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may decrease cerebral circulation. This can lead to confusion. Warm baths may be best just before the resident retires. |
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Culture and sensitivity test |
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Order by physician when the physician suspects the patient has a bacterial infection. |
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Tells the physician what type of microbe is causing the infection. |
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Tells the physician which antibiotic (antibacterial drug) should be used to treat the infection. |
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