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 admitted to the hospital with a report of sho…
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:
The patient is extremely thin and weak as a result of a seri…
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 usin…
Where should the nursing assistant direct the foam when using a fire extinguisher?
A transfer belt would be an inappropriate choice when attemp…
A transfer belt would be an inappropriate choice when attempting to reposition which patient?
The nursing assistant sits the patient on the edge of the be…
The nursing assistant sits the patient on the edge of the bed to allow the patient time to adjust to an upright position. This is referred to as:
The nursing assistant is providing care to a resident who ap…
The nursing assistant is providing care to a resident who appears to have an infection. She reports these findings to the nurse when she observes:
The nursing assistant enters a resident’s room and notes the…
The nursing assistant enters a resident’s room and notes the resident is on the floor in an awkward position. The nursing assistant first responds by:
A transfer belt would be an inappropriate choice when attemp…
A transfer belt would be an inappropriate choice when attempting to reposition which patient?
Which could be considered a physical restraint? (Select all…
Which could be considered a physical restraint? (Select all that apply.)