Hartmans Nursing Exam bundle questions and answers with complete solutions

Hospice care - ANSWER-Which of the following healthcare settings is generally for people who will die in six months or less? Most conditions in long-term care facilities are chronic - ANSWER-Which of the following statements is true of long-term care? The NA should refuse the gift but thank th...

Emesis - ANSWER-See "vomitus" Heartburn - ANSWER-A burning sensation in the chest or throat Hyperglycemia - ANSWER-High sugar in the blood Hypoglycemia - ANSWER-Low sugar in the blood Jaundice - ANSWER-Yellowish color of the skin or whites of the eyes Vomitus - ANSWER-Food and fluid...

Another name for a long-term care facility is: A. Extended care facility B. Home health care facility C. Assisted living facility D. Adult day services facility - ANSWER-A. Extended care facility Assisted living facilities are initially for: A. People who need 24-hour, intensive care B. P...

Why should bed linens remain wrinkle free? - ANSWER-To help keep skin healthy & prevent pressure ulcers What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? - ANSWER-Prosthesis What does PROM stand for? - ANSWER-Passive,Range,Of,Motion transfer belt - ANSWER-a belt made of canva...

baseline - ANSWER-an initial value that can be compared to future measurements. dorsal recumbent - ANSWER-a body position in which a person is flat on her back with her knees flexed and her feet flat on the bed. lithotomy - ANSWER-a body position in which a person lies on her back with her hip...

dysphasia - ANSWER-difficulty swallowing apnea - ANSWER-absence of breathing eupnea - ANSWER-normal breathing orthopnea - ANSWER-Shortness of breath while lying down Tachypnea - ANSWER-rapid breathing bradypnea - ANSWER-slow breathing Cheyne-Stokes - ANSWER-alternating periods of s...

Long-term care - ANSWER-Given in long term care facilities for persons who need 24-hour skilled care Skilled care - ANSWER-Medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist Length of stay - ANSWER-Number of days a person stays in a care facility Terminal illness - ANSWER-An ill...

Long-term care (LTC) - ANSWER-Given in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) for persons who need 24-hour skilled care. Skilled care - ANSWER-Medically necessary care even by a skilled nurse or therapist; it is available 24 hours a day. It is ordered by a doctor and involves a treatment plan. This ty...

What is a proper way for a nursing assistant (NA) to respond if a resident does not hear her or does not understand her? A)The NA should speak more quickly B) The NA should speak more softly or whisper C) The NA should speak slowly and clearly D) The NA should shout - ANSWER-C) The NA should ...

Alzheimer Disease - ANSWER-tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in the brain catastrophic reaction - ANSWER-when a person with AD overreacts to something sundowning - ANSWER-when a person gets restless and agitated in the late afternoon, evening, or night elopes - ANSWER-if a r...

A resident who has her head and shoulders elevated and is in a semi-sitting position (45 to 60 degrees) is in the: - ANSWER-Fowler's position. One way a nursing assistant can help with normal changes of aging related to the integumentary system is to: - ANSWER-Keep bed linens wrinkle-free. Wh...

Residence condition is worsening - ANSWER-What can changes in Vital Signs indicate? Mouth, rectum, ears, armpit, and temporal artery - ANSWER-What are the five sides of measuring body temperature? Red or orange - ANSWER-A rectal thermometer is usually color coded Disposable thermometer - AN...

Beginning steps for client care - ANSWER--Knock and wait for permission to enter -Introduce yourself as Nurse Aide Student -identify the patient by name -wash your hands -Explain procedure and ask for permission -Provide privacy (cutain, screen, or door) -Adjust bed to a safe level, usually ...

Hospice Care - ANSWER-Which of the following healthcare settings is generally for people who will die in six months or less? Most conditions seen in long-term care facilities are chronic. - ANSWER-Which of the following statements is true of people in long-term care? The NA should refuse the g...