Chapter 4 Patient Care Fundamentals

The part of the word that is added to the end of a root to form a new word is called a(n)

• Root

• Prefix

• Suffix

• Abbreviation

What is the best way that a nursing assistant can respond to a combative resident?

• The NA should tell the resident that he will be discharged from the facility if he does not stop what he is doing

• The NA should let the resident know that other NAs will refuse to care for him if he continues the behavior

• The NA should remain calm and lower the tone of her voice

• The NA should stand as close as possible to the resident

One way that an NA can help a resident who is visually impaired is to

• Move the furniture to make it easier for the resident to get around

• Keep the lights very low

• Use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of objects

• Walk behind the resident, lightly pushing the client forward

A nursing assistant may ignore a resident's call light when

• The resident uses it too often for unimportant reasons

• The nursing assistant has had conflict with the resident in the past

• The nursing assistant just finished giving care to the resident

• never

Why must an NA be concerned about privacy if documentation is done on a computer?

• Because it is common for computer hackers to target long-term care facilities

• Because the federal government is monitoring all computers in LTC facilities to ensure that HIPAA is followed

• Because residents will probably try to sneak a look at other residents' information

• Because the information is confidential, and somebody who is not part of the care team might see the screen

What does the common abbreviation NPO mean?

• water

• nothing by mouth

• incontinent

• as necessary

What does the common abbreviation "bid" mean?

• diagnosis

• water

• after meals

• two times a day

What does the common abbreviation "AC" mean?

• two times a day

• always count

• as desired

• before meals

What does the common abbreviation "PRN" mean?

• as necessary

• hours of sleep

• diagnosis

• partial weight bearing

What does the common abbreviation "DNR" mean?

• gastrointestinal

• with

• blood pressure

• do not resuscitate