What is the basic knowledge one must know to become a nurse assistant?
Asked by pr1ncesskitten69
I am a nursing student and I start my program in a few months, but I have an interview to a local hospital to become a nurse assistant. This is a position they usually reserve for people who are already in the nursing program, but because of a need they are going to give me a test to see if I am eligible for the job. The test will include basic math and basic patient care. My question is, what is the basic patient care knowledge I should know so I can be sure to get the job?

Best Answer:
No way will I ever accept a bedbath from a high school girl.

You basically have to know how to take vital signs and what are the normal vital signs. How to transfer a patient safely. How to add up intake and output. You need to know how to give a bead bath, change an occupied bed, how to prevent pressure ulcers and how to turn and position a patient. Proper hand washing techniques. I hope I helped.
Answered by Christina B