Mosby's Textbook for Nursing
Assistants
11th Edition
• Author(s)Leighann Remmert
TEST BANK
1)
Reference: Ch. 1 — Purposes
Question: A nursing assistant (NA) works in a facility whose
mission emphasizes rehabilitation and returning patients to
home. A new admission asks why the facility has exercise
rooms, social activities, and a therapy team. Which response
by the NA is best?
A. “Those services are mainly for patients who want to leave
the facility quickly.”
B. “These services help residents regain abilities and improve
quality of life.”
C. “They’re optional extras that only some residents use for
,fun.”
D. “Therapy is only for people who can pay extra for it.”
Correct answer: B
Rationale — Correct (B): This statement explains the facility’s
rehabilitative purpose and links services to restoring function
and quality of life, which is appropriate for an NA to
communicate. It reinforces patient-centered goals and
dignity.
Rationale — Incorrect:
A. Implies a judgment and is vague; it minimizes the clinical
purpose of services.
C. Minimizes therapeutic intent and may mislead the patient
about importance.
D. Incorrect and potentially false; discussing payment policies
is outside the NA’s role.
Teaching point: Facilities provide services to restore function
and improve quality of life.
Citation: Remmert, L. (2025). Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing
Assistants (11th ed.). Ch. 1.
2)
Reference: Ch. 1 — Purposes
Question: A resident asks the NA, “Why do nurses and staff
record my progress every day?” Which explanation best
reflects the purpose of documentation that the NA should
,give?
A. “So we can bill your family accurately.”
B. “So the team can see changes and plan safe care for you.”
C. “We write it because it’s a rule—don’t worry about it.”
D. “It’s mainly used so managers can compare staff
performance.”
Correct answer: B
Rationale — Correct (B): Documentation communicates
changes, guides care planning, and promotes patient safety—
an NA may explain this simply.
Rationale — Incorrect:
A. Billing is not the primary purpose to explain to a resident
and may cause distress.
C. Trivializes documentation and does not clarify its patient-
care purpose.
D. Focuses on staff evaluation rather than resident care,
which is misleading.
Teaching point: Documentation communicates changes and
guides safe care.
Citation: Remmert, L. (2025). Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing
Assistants (11th ed.). Ch. 1.
3)
Reference: Ch. 1 — Purposes
Question: On orientation, the NA learns the agency values
, “safety, dignity, and independence.” During a dressing task,
the resident can put on one sleeve but needs help with the
rest. What should the NA do first?
A. Dress the resident completely to save time.
B. Encourage the resident to do the parts they can and assist
as needed.
C. Tell the resident it’s safer if staff do it all.
D. Leave the resident undressed until the nurse arrives.
Correct answer: B
Rationale — Correct (B): Encouraging independence while
assisting supports dignity and rehabilitation, aligning with
agency purposes and NA scope.
Rationale — Incorrect:
A. Removes opportunity for independence and may reduce
function.
C. Discouraging independence conflicts with agency values
and resident rights.
D. Abandonment and delays basic care; unsafe and
inappropriate.
Teaching point: Support independence; assist only as needed
to promote dignity.
Citation: Remmert, L. (2025). Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing
Assistants (11th ed.). Ch. 1.
4)
Assistants
11th Edition
• Author(s)Leighann Remmert
TEST BANK
1)
Reference: Ch. 1 — Purposes
Question: A nursing assistant (NA) works in a facility whose
mission emphasizes rehabilitation and returning patients to
home. A new admission asks why the facility has exercise
rooms, social activities, and a therapy team. Which response
by the NA is best?
A. “Those services are mainly for patients who want to leave
the facility quickly.”
B. “These services help residents regain abilities and improve
quality of life.”
C. “They’re optional extras that only some residents use for
,fun.”
D. “Therapy is only for people who can pay extra for it.”
Correct answer: B
Rationale — Correct (B): This statement explains the facility’s
rehabilitative purpose and links services to restoring function
and quality of life, which is appropriate for an NA to
communicate. It reinforces patient-centered goals and
dignity.
Rationale — Incorrect:
A. Implies a judgment and is vague; it minimizes the clinical
purpose of services.
C. Minimizes therapeutic intent and may mislead the patient
about importance.
D. Incorrect and potentially false; discussing payment policies
is outside the NA’s role.
Teaching point: Facilities provide services to restore function
and improve quality of life.
Citation: Remmert, L. (2025). Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing
Assistants (11th ed.). Ch. 1.
2)
Reference: Ch. 1 — Purposes
Question: A resident asks the NA, “Why do nurses and staff
record my progress every day?” Which explanation best
reflects the purpose of documentation that the NA should
,give?
A. “So we can bill your family accurately.”
B. “So the team can see changes and plan safe care for you.”
C. “We write it because it’s a rule—don’t worry about it.”
D. “It’s mainly used so managers can compare staff
performance.”
Correct answer: B
Rationale — Correct (B): Documentation communicates
changes, guides care planning, and promotes patient safety—
an NA may explain this simply.
Rationale — Incorrect:
A. Billing is not the primary purpose to explain to a resident
and may cause distress.
C. Trivializes documentation and does not clarify its patient-
care purpose.
D. Focuses on staff evaluation rather than resident care,
which is misleading.
Teaching point: Documentation communicates changes and
guides safe care.
Citation: Remmert, L. (2025). Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing
Assistants (11th ed.). Ch. 1.
3)
Reference: Ch. 1 — Purposes
Question: On orientation, the NA learns the agency values
, “safety, dignity, and independence.” During a dressing task,
the resident can put on one sleeve but needs help with the
rest. What should the NA do first?
A. Dress the resident completely to save time.
B. Encourage the resident to do the parts they can and assist
as needed.
C. Tell the resident it’s safer if staff do it all.
D. Leave the resident undressed until the nurse arrives.
Correct answer: B
Rationale — Correct (B): Encouraging independence while
assisting supports dignity and rehabilitation, aligning with
agency purposes and NA scope.
Rationale — Incorrect:
A. Removes opportunity for independence and may reduce
function.
C. Discouraging independence conflicts with agency values
and resident rights.
D. Abandonment and delays basic care; unsafe and
inappropriate.
Teaching point: Support independence; assist only as needed
to promote dignity.
Citation: Remmert, L. (2025). Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing
Assistants (11th ed.). Ch. 1.
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