5. What is the purpose of HIPAA? 6. What should a NA do to maintain proper body
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5. What is the purpose of HIPAA? 6. What should a NA do to maintain proper body mechanics? 7. How many times can disposable gloves be used? 8. What is the correct way to remove a gown? 9. How long should the NA wash her hands? 10.What is a physical need? Name 3 11.What guidelines should the NA follow when communicating with a visually impaire resident? 12.What is subjective data? 13.List three examples of whole grain foods? 14.Define the Lateral position. 15.Deine the Sim's position 16.Define the Prone position. 17.Define theSupine position.Explanation / Answer
5.
HIPAA also known as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This act was passed for the sole purpose of helping consumers maintain their health insurance coverage. HIPAA also introduced Administrative Simplification through which a standardisation of digital heath records was created.
6.
In order to maintain proper body mechanics a Nurse Assistant should do as follows:
(a) NAs should avoid lifting heavy objects and sudden jerky motions which affect the body mechanics of the patient.
(b) NAs should use wide base of support with a minium gap of one shoulder between the feet.
(c) NAs should maintain the proper body alignment and correct posture by keeping the back straigh and by bending the knees.
(d) Raise the height of the bed to a proper position which helps to maintain the correct body posture.
(e) NAs should use help to move a patient to and from the bed but should take care to maintain the proper posture
(f)Inform the patient of what is being done and the purpose of it and also help the patient to maintain privacy.
7.
A disposable glove can be used only ONCE before discarding. It is a safety measure that is followed in every medical and healthcare facility.
8.
A dirty gown should be removed in such a way that the dirty side is rolled in and away from the body. This is done so that there is no body contact with the gown. Also it's important to wear gloves while removing the gown.
9.
A Nurse Assistant should wash her hands for 20 seconds to prevent infections. The procedure of handwash is as follows:
(a) Apply soap into your hands
(b) Rub your hands palm to palm then rub it while interlacing your fingers. Apply soap to the back of the palms while interlocking your fingers. The washing should be done with a friction of 20 seconds.
(c) Dry your hands with a clean cloth.
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