An acute illness is
(Ans - A sudden illness from which the person is expected to recover
Persons living in nursing centers are called
(Ans -
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The nursing team involves the following except
(Ans - Doctors
You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. You must do the following except
(Ans - Interview patients and family
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a
(Ans - Federal Law
OBRA requires retraining and/or new competency evaluation for persons who
(Ans - Have not worked as a nursing assistant for 2 years
Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you?
(Ans - No. The nurse makes delegation decisions that are best for the person
A nursing assistant is also an EMT who works for the fire dept. In her EMT role, she is allowed to start IVs. On the weekend, she works as a nursing assistant at a nursing center. The RN asks her to start an IV on a resident. What should the nursing assistant do?
(Ans - Politely refuse to do the task and explain why
Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement is
(Ans - False imprisonment
You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you do?
(Ans - Tell the nurse
Work ethics mean
(Ans - Behavior in the workplace
You should wear a wristwatch that
(Ans - Has a sweep hand
Treating the person with dignity is
(Ans - Respectfulness
A nursing center wants to hire you. Which is NOT required?
(Ans - A photo
You see two health team members talking quietly to each other. You tell your co-worker what you overhear. This is
(Ans - Gossip
You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident. Where should you do this?
(Ans - In private
Before leaving the unit for a break, you need to
(Ans - Tell the nurse
A patient's care is assigned to Sally. The patient needs to use the bathroom. Sally is on a meal break. Who will help the patient?
(Ans - Any staff member on the unit will help
Which will NOT protect patients, residents, and you from harm?
(Ans - Making excuses or blaming others for your actions
Stress is
(Ans - The response or change in the body caused by any emotional, physical, social, or economic factor
Which of the following are used to record frequent measurements or observations?
(Ans - Flow sheets
When should you report changes in the person's condition?
(Ans - At once
These statements are about charting, Which is incorrect?
(Ans - You can chart a procedure before completing it
When charting, you should record
(Ans - Safety measures performed
Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movements is
(Ans - Body language
Which is correct?
(Ans - Calling patients and residents by their titles (Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr.) promotes dignity and shows respect
You can help a new resident fel safe and secure by
(Ans - Listening to the person's concerns
Family and friends usually help meet the person's
(Ans - Love and belonging needs
Which is a common response to illness and disability
(Ans - Anger
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