NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
FIRST AID
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Try to have the resident stand up before fainting occurs
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Have the resident lean forward and place her head between her knees
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Tighten the resident’s clothing
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Leave the resident alone as soon as symptoms disappear
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Detailed explanation-1: -If a resident faints, NA should: Lower the resident to the floor. When a resident is suspected of having a heart attack, a nursing assistant should?
Detailed explanation-2: -The nursing assistant relieves some of the discomfort of a patient who is placed on NPO ("nothing by mouth") status by offering: Frequent oral care helps to relieve some of the discomfort of a person put on NPO status until the person is allowed to have fluids again.
Detailed explanation-3: -Call for the nurse immediately. Use the emergency light and shout for help. 2. If the patient is in bed, raise the side rails and place a pad or blanket to prevent injury.
Detailed explanation-4: -Cool the burn under cold running water for at least 20 minutes. Cooling the burn will reduce pain, swelling and the risk of scarring. The sooner and longer a burn is cooled with cold running water, the less the impact of the injury.