Ensure the resident is safe, ask if they are hungry/thirsty, in pain, offer activity-if resident still is agitated-give PRN if ordered

Resident with dementia and a history of behaviors is pacing and quite agitated. What should you do?

What is the best way to prevent spread of infection from one person to another?

Which of the following is an example of subjective information?

D-leave a message and wait for return phone call

What do you do if the RN on call does not answer the phone?

When weather service alerts you of a tornado warning 

When do you alert residents to move into hallway when there is severe weather alert?

When do you contact your supervisor to change your schedule or call-in sick for work?

Who do you contact if you have a toileting overflowing?

Recheck in one hour-Notify RN if BP does not return to safe level

What do you do if you get a blood pressure of 180/90?

When you have a resident that is on a bowel regimen and has not had a BM in four days what should you do?

The patient is lying in the supine position. What position is the patient lying in?

You are assisting a resident with ambulation using a cane. Which side of the patient should you stand on?

Tell them that is a HIPPA  violation to discuss the care of a resident not involved in providing direct care to the resident 

What should you do if another employee, not providing direct care to a resident, asks you if a resident has Influenza or some other health condition? 

Facial drooping, unilateral weakness, vision changes, severe headache, elevated BP, slurred speech

List three signs/symptoms of a CVA.

Ensure safety, check vitals, note any pain, ask guidance from RN if any change in condition, assist resident with two staff and gait belt

What do you do when a resident falls? Explain the steps. Who do you notify?

cool, clammy, diaphoretic, slurred speech, LOC, confused, weak

List the signs/symptoms of hypoglycemia?

Warm to touch, dry skin, thirsty, urinating frequently, hungry, fruity smell, dry mouth, tired

List some signs/ symptoms of hyperglycemia.

What is the best way to prevent a UTI in a female resident? What should you remind resident of?

Too small cuff size, Anxious, Active, Talking, automatic machine

What are some causes of a false high blood pressure reading?

What is the best way to prevent pressure sores?

Meat, cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, fish, vegetables

What types of foods are good food choices for a Diabetic resident?

How much urine output should a resident have at least every 8 hours. If they have less than this amount what should you do?

What does the medical term atrophy mean?

Ask resident when they want their pills and bring t hem at that time. 

What should you do if a resident refuses to take their medications at the time you are bringing them their medications? 

Right resident, right medication, right dosage, right route, right time, and right documentation 

List the 6 rights of medication administration. 

Resident has a temp of 101, pulse of 108, and respiration of 24. What do you suspect?

What is important to check before administering the medication Digoxin?

Encourage walker use, push water intake, encourage resident to call when needing assist, offer toileting assist, use gait belt, provide assist with showers

List three ways to prevent falls. 

Every day and all staff remind residents of activities daily 

When should you look at the activity calendar? Who should remind residents of activities?

What happens at 10 am every Sunday?

Visit with residents-go to resident's apartments that are more self-isolating, clean, ask what you can do to help anyone

Your work is completed, but your shift is not over. What should you do with your free time?

Should care providers take part in activities?

Notify family, notify RN, print emergencry packet

List the steps to complete if you are sending resident out of building via ambulance?

gloves and gown. C. Diff, MRSA in urine or stool

What PPE is required for contact precautions? What disease would require contact precautions? 

A patient is experiencing very dark foul smelling stools. What condition may you suspect?

Foul smelling urine, urinary frequency, confusion, hesitancy, fever

List signs of UTI.

Tell the hospital that you will need to have them talk to the RN. Take down their number and contact the RN. The RN has to ensure per assessment that resident is able to safely return to apartment. 

If the hospital calls and talks to you and tells you they are sending a resident back to their apartment what should you do? 

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