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Which of the following best defines quadriplegia?

Why is it important to place residents in good body alignment every time they are repositioned?

Which vital sign(s) are abnormal and should be reported to the nurse?: T 102.6 Oral, P 116, R 32

Which vital sign(s) are abnormal and should be reported to the nurse?: T 99.9 Tympanic, P 53, R 16

What does it mean if a resident complains of pain in their foot after they have had their leg amputated?

Which vital sign(s) are abnormal and should be reported to the nurse?: T 98.8 Oral, P 108, R 20

Which vital sign(s) are abnormal and should be reported to the nurse?: T 95.5 Axillary, P 64, R 10

How should the nursing assistant communicate with a person with a developmental disability?

How often should a resident be repositioned if they are bedbound (do not get out of bed)?

What is included in the nursing assistant’s responsibilities for postmortem care?