A resident who has Clostridium difficile – associated diarrhea has been incontinent of stool since becoming infected.  The nursing assistant is being particularly vigilant about handling the resident’s soiled sheets, knowing that the sheets, constitute what component of the chain of infection?

Which could be considered a physical restraint? (Select all that apply.)

As part of a tuberculosis (TB) screening campaign, a nursing assistant had a skin test performed. Three days later, there is noticeable redness and swelling at the test site. This indicates the nursing assistant:

Which action can break the chain of infection?

One of the nursing assistant’s responsibilities is to reposition patients who are immobile. For most patients, this is necessary every:

The patient is admitted to the hospital with a report of shortness of breath. The nursing assistant places the patient in a position of most comfort which is:

A confused patient has been admitted to the hospital. A family member is present. The patient is requesting to sit in a chair for her meal. Which nursing assistant action could be helpful when determining the best way to transfer a confused patient? (Select all that apply.)

The patient is extremely thin and weak as a result of a serious illness. She is unable to get up from bed or even manage her basic daily activities by herself. Since the patient needs to be fed her afternoon meal the nursing assistant places the patient in a:

Where should the nursing assistant direct the foam when using a fire extinguisher?

A transfer belt would be an inappropriate choice when attempting to reposition which patient?