Ch 12: The Resident's Unit

What can an overbed table be used for?

• Placement of dirty linens

• Placement of bedpans

• Placement of meals

• Placement of urinals

How should a nursing assistant enter a resident’s room?

• Knock and wait for permission to enter if the resident is able to give permission.

• Walk in if the door is open

• Say her name as she walks in

• Call the resident first to make sure she is alone.

Which of the following is a type of disposable equipment?

• An autoclave

• An electric razor

• A bedpan

• Gloves

When leaving a resident’s room, a nursing assistant should ___.

• Leave the call light within the resident’s reach.

• Move the resident’s belongings.

• Leave spills for the next shift.

• Remind the resident not to call her again because she’ll be busy with other residents.

How can a nursing assistant help control odors in a facility?

• He can ask the resident to clean up if he soils his linens.

• He can clean up within an hour after episodes of incontinence.

• He can ask residents to use the toilets in the reception area instead of in their units.

• He can empty and clean bedpans promptly.

Which of the following is true of sleep?

• The elderly usually go to sleep faster than other groups.

• The elderly are more able to tolerate sleep deprivation than other groups.

• Lack of sleep can cause decreased mental function.

• People can live in good health even without much sleep.

Lack of sleep can cause _____.

• Increased mental function

• Increased reaction time

• Increased immune system function.

• Increased irritability

The bedside stand is used for _______.

• Linen storage

• Serving meals

• Storing small items

• Storing valuables.

What should be done with soiled bed linens?

• They should be shaken out to be sure none of the residents’ personal belongings are put in the wash.

• They should be rolled up with the dirty side in.

• They should be rolled up with the clean side in.

• They should be left in a pile outside the resident’s door for housekeeping to pick up.

When should sheets be changed?

• Daily

• Twice a week

• Every other day

• When they are soiled, wrinkled, or damp