What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free?
To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure ulcers
What is the term
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Prosthesis
Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called
Range of motion
Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown?
Unfasten gown at neck and waist and roll the dirty side in while holding gown away from the body.
How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded?
One time
To best communicate with a visually impaired resident, the NA should
Identify herself when she enters the room
The best way for an NA to provide foot care for a diabetic resident is to
Observe the feet regularly for signs of sores or infection
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to
Widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her
An NA should use friction for at least _____ seconds when washing her hands.
20
Which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself?
Advance directive
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate?
Rectum (rectal)
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an NA?
Prescribing a new medication
How should the NA respond if a resident tries to give him a gift?
The NA should refuse the gift but say thank you.
What does the term empathy mean?
Empathy means being able to identify with the feelings of others.
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ___ pulse.
Radial
Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of _________
Physical abuse
With which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information?
Resident's doctor
Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact?
Mr. Gomez ate half of his scrambled egg.
Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life?
Water
Objective information is
Information collected using the senses
Which of the following statements is true of documentation?
NAs should document care right after it has been done.
Standard Precautions should be practiced
On every single person in the NA's care
Which of the following statements is true of handwashing?
An NA should wash her hands before and after touching a resident.
Using proper body mechanics includes
Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart
What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming?
Discoloration of the skin
Which of the following is an example of a physical need?
Food
Which of the following remarks is a cliché?
"It will all work out in the end."
In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best?
Dark
An axillary temperature is measured
In the armpit
If a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before measuring the resident's temperature via the oral method?
10 to 20 minutes
Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth?
NPO
Which of the following canes has four rubber-tipped feet?
Quad cane
In which of the following situations must a nursing assistant always wear gloves?
While shaving a resident
Which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan?
Fracture pan
Hypertension is the medical term for
High blood pressure
How often should an ostomy bag be emptied?
Whenever stool is eliminated
How should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion exercises?
egin at the shoulders and work down the body
(n) _____ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon.
Contracture
Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks?
Milliliters
How should a fracture pan be positioned?
With the handle toward the foot of the bed
In order to communicate with a resident who is hearing-impaired, the nursing assistant should
Face the resident directly when speaking
Which of the following is an example of physical abuse?
Pinching a resident
Joking with a resident's roommate about the resident's incontinence is what type of abuse?
Psychological abuse
Which of the following statements is true of mental illness?
Mental illness is a disorder that produces signs and symptoms like any physical disorder.
An appropriate resource for an NA to turn to if he is experiencing stress is
His supervisor
In order for an object to be called clean in a healthcare setting, it must be
Free of pathogens
Which of the following is an example of a whole grain food?
Whole wheat bread
The serious condition that occurs when a person does not have enough fluid in the body is called
Dehydration
Which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein?
Refried beans
According to the USDA's MyPlate, most fruit choices should be
Whole fruit
Which of the following statements is true of helping to prevent aspiration during eating?
The NA should place food in the stronger side of the mouth.
Which of the following is true of Transmission-Based Precautions?
They are practiced in addition to Standard Precautions.
An example of a physical restraint is
Raised side rails on a bed
What does the abbreviation ADLs stand for?
Activities of daily living
Which kind of care helps residents restore or improve function after an illness or injury?
Rehabilitation
The medical term for chest pain, pressure, or discomfort is
Angina pectoris
An example of ethical behavior by an NA is
Protecting a resident's privacy
Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 4:00 p.m. to military time?
1600 hours
Barriers to communication include which of the following?
NA uses medical terminology with the resident.
Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?
A resident points to a glass.
Which of the following occurrences is considered an incident and requires a report to be completed?
A resident falls.
An employer must offer an NA a free vaccine for _____.
Hepatitis B
Draw sheets are used to
Reposition residents without causing shearing
When assisting a resident with a standard bedpan, where should the wider end of the bedpan be placed?
Response: In alignment with the resident's buttocks
Blood pressure is measured using a
Response: Sphygmomanometer
One safety device that helps transfer residents is called a
Response: Transfer belt
How many ounces of water or other fluids should residents be encouraged to drink each day?
Response: 64 ounces
The medical term for skin that is blue or gray is
Response: Cyanotic
Which of the following shows the correct conversion of midnight (12:00 a.m.) to military time?
Response: 2400 hours
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) requires that nursing assistants complete at least ___ hours of training before being able to work as nursing assistants.
Response: 100
How many ounces are equal to 90 milliliters?
Response: 3 ounces
Regular inspections performed in facilities to make sure they are following state and federal regulations are called
Response: Surveys
Which of the following is the best way for a nursing assistant to keep residents' health information confidential?
Response: Store, file, or shred documents according to facility policy
What are typical duties of an ombudsman?
Response: An ombudsman advocates for residents and helps settle disputes.
Which of the following topics is required by OBRA to be covered during nursing assistant (NA) training?
Response: Promoting residents' independence
Which of the following behaviors promotes Residents' Rights?
Response: Encouraging a resident to participate in care planning
Which of the following terms means harming a person physically, mentally, or emotionally by failing to provide needed care?
Response: Neglect
Which of the following terms means to steal, take advantage of, or improperly use the money, property, or other assets of another person?
Response: Financial abuse
OBRA was passed as a response to
Response: Reports of poor care and abuse in long-term care facilities
Which of the following statements is true of touch?
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Tuberculosis is
Response: An airborne disease
Which of the following statements is true of diabetes?
Response: People with diabetes must follow their diet instructions carefully.
The most common form of diabetes is
Response: Type 2 diabetes
HIV can be transmitted by
Response: Blood
The key treatment for malignant tumors of the skin, breast, bladder, colon, rectum, stomach, and muscle is
Response: Surgery
Baseline vital signs are
Response: Initial values that can be compared to future measurements
Which of the following is the best way an NA can communicate with a resident who has cancer?
Response: The NA should listen to the resident if he feels like talking.
Which of the following is an example of physically restraining a resident?
Response: Putting both side rails up on the bed
A resident with AIDS who has an infection of the mouth may need to eat food that is
Response: Soft
To convert four ounces to milliliters, the NA should multiply four by
30
Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 1900 hours to standard time?
Response: 7:00 p.m.
Where is long-term care offered?
Response: In skilled nursing facilities
Which of the following statements is true of urinary incontinence?
Response: Certain nervous system diseases can cause urinary incontinence.
After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Phantom sensation is
Response: The feeling that the amputated body part is still there
When should bed sheets be changed?
Response: When they are soiled or damp
Which of the following is a type of advance directive?
Response: Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
_____ is taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid.
Response: Fluid balance
What member of the care team might help a resident learn to use adaptive devices for eating or dressing?
Response: Occupational therapist
When encountering a fire, an NA should first
Response: Remove residents from danger
Nursing assistants are not allowed to
Response: Change sterile dressings
A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nurse aide should
(A) ask the resident where she last had the doll.
(B) ask the activity department if they have any other dolls.
(C) offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
(D) let the other staff know the resident is very confused and should be watched closely.
C offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby.
A nurse aid is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse aid has never done this before. The best response by the nurse aide is to
ask a nurse aid to watch the nurse aid change the bag since it is the first time
Before feeding a resident, which of the following is the best reason to wash the resident's hands?
(A) The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food.
(B) It reduces the risk of spreading airborne diseases.
(C) It improves resident morale and appetite.
(D) The resident needs to keep meal routines.
A The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food.
Which of the following is a job task performed by the nurse aid?
A. Participating in resident care plannning conferences
B. Taking a telephone order from a physician
C. Giving medications to assigned residents
D. Changing sterile wound dressings
A Participating in resident care plannning conferences
Which of the following statements is true about range of motion excersises?
A. Done just once a day
B. Help prevent strokes and paralysis
C. Require at least 10 reps of each excersise
D. Are performed during adls such as bathing or dressing
D Are performed during adls such as bathing or dressing
While the nurse aide tries to dress a resident who is confused, the resident keeps trying to grab a hairbrush. The nurse aide should
(A) put the hairbrush away and out of sight.
(B) give the resident the hairbrush to hold.
(C) try to dress the resident more quickly.
(D) restrain the resident's hand.
B
A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help, the nurse aide's next action should be to
(A) ask the resident to take deep breaths.
(B) take the resident's vital signs.
(C) raise the head of the bed.
(D) elevate the resident's feet.
C
A resident who has cancer is expected to die within the next couple of days. Nursing care for this resident should focus on
A. helping the resident through the stages of grief
B. providing for the residents comfort
C. keeping the residents routine, such as for bathing
D. Giving the resident a lot of quiet time
B
While giving a bedbath, the nurse aide hears the alarm from a nearby door suddenly go off. The nurse aide should
(A) wait a few minutes to see if the alarm stops.
(B) report the alarm to the charge nurse immediately.
(C) make the resident being bathed safe and go check the door right away.
(D) stop the bedbath and go check on the location of all assigned residents.
C
Gloves should be worn for which of the following procedures?
(A) Emptying a urinary drainage bag
(B) Brushing a resident's hair
(C) Ambulating a resident
(D) Feeding a resident
A
When walking a resident, a gait or transfer belt is often
(A) worn around the nurse aide's waist for back support.
(B) used to keep the resident positioned properly in the wheelchair.
(C) used to help stand the resident, and then removed before walking.
(D) put around the resident's waist to provide a way to hold onto the resident.
D
Which of the following statements is true about residents who are restrained?
A. They are at a greater risk for developing pressure sores
B. They are at a lower risk for developing pnemonia
C. Their posture and alignment are improved
D. They are not at risk for falling
A
A resident had diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of a low bloodsugar?
A. fever
B. Shakiness
C. Thirst
D. Vomiting
B. Shakiness
When providing foot care to a resident it is important for the nurse aide to
A. remove calluses and corns.
B. check the feet for skin breakdown
C. keep water cool to prevent burns
D. apply lotion, including between the toes
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