which medical term is often used for "burping, belching and passing gas"?
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making a bed, whether occupied or unoccupied, should end with_____.
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which of these is least likely to contribute to skin tears?
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which of these treatment would be best to decrease swelling?
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which of these is the least likely to signal impending death?
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which medical position can be described as, " the patient's head is elevated with legs either bent
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which of these examples demonstrates using proper body mechanics when helping to lift a resident in bed?
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the best use of alcohol- based sanitizer is____.
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which of these is incorrect in reference to wearing gloves?
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if you are walking with a resident and they fall, which of these is not an action you should take?
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if you smell smoke and discover a resident smoking in his room, it is best to ____.
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A resident is supposed to have 240 milliliters of juice every 2 hours. Which one of these choices would be the most convenient to meet this requirement?
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all of these might be used dealing with contractures except_____.
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hypertension is a medical term for____.
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to minimize the spread of bacteria, further infection, and contamination, which procedure should be used for washing the perineum of a resident with a catheter?
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which of these should not be part of the process for cleaning a resident dentures?
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A resident in your care has called you for help. he claim they can't find his dentures. As a nursing assistant, I is your responsibility to____.
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applying friction in the handwashing process is very important. according to CDC recommendations, the scrubbing portion of hand washing should take____.
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all of these precautions should be followed when using a transefer- gait belt, except_____.
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which of these is considered an accurate method for counting respiration rate?
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the medical term tetraplegia- meaning paralysis of all four extremities- is often used interchangeably with the term_____.
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which of these is not true when taking a blood pressure reading?
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a resident has the following symptoms: dizziness, feeling fait, blood pressure below 90/60 and cold, sweaty skin. the resident is most likely suffering from____.
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the normal pulse rate for an adult is 60-100 beats per minute. the normal pulse rate for children is ____.
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alcohol based hand cleanser is appropriate for all of these situations except______.
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which of these is not true about the proper procudere for taking a tympanic membrane temperature with an electric thermometer?
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If you are helping a resident put on a clean night shirt and it falls to the ground before you get started, it is best to:
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colvusions are associated with___.
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when muscle tissues shorten and then a joint becomes hard to move it is called ____.
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which of these tasks related to intravenous therapy is in the scope of responsibilities for a nursing assistant?
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to obtain the most accurate patient weight, the nursing assistant should weigh the patient_____.
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a nursing assistant is instructed to take the oral temperature of a patine who just had a cold drink. the patient's temperature should be taken____.
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a nursing assistant is caring for a patient with MRSA and is wearing a gown and gloves whenever she provides the patient care. when she needs to go care for another patient she should dispose of her gown and gloves___.
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another term for decubitus ulcer is
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why is taking a resident's oral temperature the most commond means of obtaining a reading?
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when transferring a resident from a wheelchair to stationary chair, the nursing assistant should stand____.
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which of these could be considered neglectful when assisting resident with showering?
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a resident in your care is suffering chest pains. which of these is not a direction to follow?
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all of these are ways to prevent pressure sores except
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which of these describes stage 4 of a decubitus ulcer
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a resident is ill with the following symptoms: fever, swelling, redness, and chills. the resident most likely has ____.
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which of these would most liely be used to protect a resident from inflicting immediate harm to themselves in a care facility setting?
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which of these applies to proper hand washing procedures?
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why is an axillary reading generally lower than the other forms of taking a temperature ?
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which of these is the correct step in taking a radial pulse?
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which statement is false with regard to taking a rectal temperature?
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a pulse can be taken in all of these areas except____.
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which statement is incorrect regarding the Heimlich maneuver?
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a nursing assistant may help in alleviating the use of restraints on a resident using all of these suggestions except___.
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transmission based precautions are _____.
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which of these is not true about condom catheters
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after assisting a resident onto a bedpan, it will help to make the patient more comfortable if you_____.
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a resident has the following symptoms: expelled brown fluid from the rectum, excessive amounts of flatus, and light abdominal cramping. which of these is most likely the cause of these symptoms?
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which of these is not a signal for notifying the charge nurse regarding a resident's ostomy bag?
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the medical term for a device with two soft plastic prongs that attach to a plastic tube delivering oxygen is ____.
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a resident with venous stasis has developed pressure sores under elastic stockings. what is the most likely cause?
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to avoid pulling the catheter when turning a patient, the catheter tube should be taped to the patient's_____.
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which is the standard for measuring urinary output?
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which is the best advice if you are uncertain you are able to move an obese patient on your own when it is time for their scheduled re-posting?
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which of these best describes the purpose of padded side rails?
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a cna is recording the 24 hour urine output of a patien with kidneys issues. what 24 hour urine value would warrant a report to the nurse?
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a resident drinks 8 ounces of milk during lunch but the standard measurement of documentation in the facility centimeters(cc). what value would the nursing assistant record?
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you are caring for a patient with a strict dysphagia diet. which item on the patient's tray would you question?
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There is a sign that says "NPO" on your patient's door. You know this means:
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your patient has a low pulse, seems slightly confused, and has sweet, fruity-smelling breath. you suspect____.
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which of these would be inappropriate when caring for a diabetic patient
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a fractured hip is _____.
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as a CNA you become an advocate for the resident(s) that you care for. this means that you_____.
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you should be careful when changing _____, as this is commond site for unintentionally discarded needles.
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when having a conversation with a dysphasic patient( someone who has trouble speaking), it is important not to ______.