CNA chapter 22 – Flashcards
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You are a nursing assistant in a long-term care facility. Which one of the following procedures may be beyond your scope of practice?
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Trimming the toenails of a resident with diabetes
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When a helping a person to dress, which item of clothing would you put on first?
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Underpants
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Mrs. Dinksley, one of your residents, had a stroke that caused her left side to become weak. You are helping Mrs. Dinksley put on a cardigan sweater. Which arm should you put in the sleeve first?
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The left arm
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Mr. Bush has just been admitted to the long-term care facility where you work. You are telling him about the facility's policies. One of these policies are that residents are bathed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Mr. Bush looks worried, and says that he always bathes and shaves before he goes to bed, and he likes to do this every night. How do you react to this?
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You respect Mr. Bush's choice and ask the nurse if you can schedule him for a bath and a shave as part of evening care, every evening.
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Brushing the hair is important to:
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Make it soft and shiny and prevent tangles
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When shaving a man's face with a safety razor and shaving cream, you should:
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Soften the beard with warm water before applying the shaving cream; apply aftershave lotion after the shave is complete, if the man requests it; give the man a mirror so that he can check his appearance when you are finished; (all of the above)
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When shaving a man's face, you should:
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Use downward strokes to shave the chin
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Which one of the following statements about nail care is true?
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Providing nail care allows you to examine the hands and feet for signs of health and disease
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Which one of the following benefits does a patient or resident enjoy when you shampoo his or her hair?
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Improved circulation (blood flow) to the scalp; a clean, neat experience; increased feelings of well being; (all of the above)
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Which one of the following statements about helping a resident to dress is true?
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Residents care about how they look
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One of your residents, Mrs. Ament, has diabetes. Why is providing foot care an important part of caring for Mrs. Ament?
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The circulation to her feet is likely to be poor, which puts her at risk for infection and other complications.
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You must remove a soiled gown from a patient who has an intravenous (IV) line. What is the best way to do this?
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Remove the opposite arm from the gown first
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Pediculosis
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Head lice
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Alopecia
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Loss of hair
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Podiatrist
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A doctor who specializes in care of the feet
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Tinea pedis
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A fungal infection of the feet
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Tinea capitis
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A fungal infection of the scalp
