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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Nurse Aide 1 State Competency Skill Flash Cards: 30c Feeds Client Who Cannot Feed Self

These Nurse Aide 1 state competency skill flash cards focus on 30c Feeds Client Who Cannot Feed Self.

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30.1c Feed Client  Who Cannot Feed Self

Supplies: meal tray hand wipes chair

Must successfully demonstrate 12/15 steps

Explain procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining a face-to-face interaction

Before feeding, look at name card on tray and ask client to state his/her/their name

Required Step: Before feeding client,  place client in upright (75-90°) position

Place the tray where the client  can easily see the food

Clean client’s hands before beginning feeding

Sit in a chair facing client during feeding

Tell client what foods and beverage  are on the tray

Ask client what he/she/they  would like to eat first

Using a spoon, offer client one bite of each type of food on the tray, telling the client the content of each spoonful

Offer a beverage at least once during the meal

Ask client if they are ready for the next bite of food or sip of beverage

At the end of the meal,  clean client’s mouth and hands

Remove the food tray

Leave client in an upright (75-90°) with signaling device within client’s reach

After completing skill, wash hands

Suggested Time: 5 minutes

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Nurse Aide 1 State Competency Skill Flash Cards: 25.2c Provides Catheter Care for Female

These Nurse Aide 1 state competency skill flash cards focus on 25.2c Catheter Care for Female.

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25.2c Catheter Care  for a Female

Supplies: 3 washcloths bath blanket linen protector bath basin soap soiled linen container

Must successfully demonstrate 13/16 step

Explain procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining a face-to-face interaction

Provide 360° privacy with a  curtain, screen, or door.

Before washing, check water temperature (self and client) for safety and comfort

Don clean gloves before washing

Before washing, place linen protector under perineal area including buttocks

Expose area surrounding catheter  (hips to knees) while avoiding overexposure of client

Apply soap to wet washcloth

Required Step: While holding catheter at meatus without tugging, clean at least 4 inches of catheter from the meatus, moving only in one direction, away from the meatus, using a clean area of the washcloth for each stroke

Required Step: While holding catheter at meatus without tugging, rinse at least 4 inches of catheter from the meatus, moving only in one direction, away from the meatus, using a clean area of the washcloth for each stroke

While holding catheter at meatus without tugging, dry at least 4 inches of catheter from the meatus, moving only in one direction, away from the meatus, using a clean area of the washcloth for each stroke

Empty, rinse, and dry the basin

Place the basin in the designated dirty supply area

Dispose of used linen into soiled linen container and dispose of  linen protector appropriately

Avoid contact between candidate clothing and used linen

Properly remove and dispose of gloves and immediately wash hands

Ensure signaling device is within reach and the bed is in the lowest horizontal position

Suggested Time: 6 minutes

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Friday, May 22, 2026

Nurse Aide 1 Module AA Vocabulary Flash Cards: Fluid Balance

Module AA focuses on vital signs, height, weight, and fluid balance as it pertains to North Carolina's Nurse Aide 1 program. This set of flashcards focuses on height, weight, and fluid balance.

Use the following flashcards to help you study the related terms and definitions.

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Module AA: Fluid Balance

Catheter Bag

Collection device for urine that is connected to a urinary catheter which drains the bladder

Commode Hat Urine Hat Specimen Pan

Plastic collection container placed under a commode lid used when the resident has BRP (bathroom privileges) and is on I&O and/or has a urine or stool specimen ordered

Cubic Centimeter

Metric uint of measure used to count the colume of liquies 1cc = 1mL

Dehydration

Output > Intake

Diarrhea

Frequent passage of loose, watery stools (bowel movements/BMs)

Edema

Intake > Output

Emesis Basin

Plastic, shallow basin shaped like a kidney that fits against the resident’s neck & collects body fluids when a resident is nauseated & during mouthcare

Encourage Fluids Force Fluids

Doctor’s order that increases the resident’s fluid intake

Fluid Balance

Intake = Output (approximately, usually with 500mL)

Fluid Intake

Comparison of the amount of food eaten by a resident at mealtime with the amount of food provided, typically recorded as a percentage

Gastric Suction Material

Stomach contents that are suctioned out using a NGT (nasogastric tube)

Graduate Graduated Cylinder

Accurate measuring device for fluids used in a health care setting

Hydration

Having the right amount of fluid in the body

Intake/Input

The amount of fluid taken in by the body through eating, drinking, IV fluids, tube feedings, etc.

Intake and Output (I&O)

Used to evaluate fluid balance whereby intake & output are measured, documented, and compared

Milliliter (mL)

Metric unit of measure used to count fluids 1mL = 1cc 30mL = 1oz

Nothing by Mouth (NPO)

Doctor’s order that states that a resident is not to eat or drink anything

Output

Amount of fluid lost from the body (urine, liquid stool, vomit, etc.)

Restrict Fluids

Doctor’s order limiting  a resident’s fluid intake

Special Fluid Orders

Doctor’s orders stating how much fluid a resident must drink/day in order to maintain fluid balance

Thickened Liquids

Doctor’s order stating that all fluids taken in by mouth are to be thickened

Urinal

Plastic, elongated device used by men to urinate into, particularly when confined to bed or on I&O

Vomiting

Ejection of food/fluids from the stomach via the esophagus & mouth

Vomitus

Food/fluids ejected from the stomach via the esophagus & mouth

Height Rod

Device used on a standing scale that measures a resident’s height/tallness

Kilogram (kg)

Metric unit of measurement used to determine weight 1kg = 2.2lb

Pound (lb)

Unit of measurement used to determine weight 1lb = 0.45kg