An acute illness is - -A sudden illness from which the person is expected to recover
Persons living in nursing centers are called - -residents
The nursing team involves the following except - -Doctors
You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. You must do the
following except - -Interview patients and family
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a - -Federal Law
OBRA requires retraining and/or new competency evaluation for persons who - -Have not
worked as a nursing assistant for 2 years
Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you? - -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? - -Politely refuse to do
the task and explain why
Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement is - -False imprisonment
You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you do? - -Tell the nurse
,Work ethics mean - -Behavior in the workplace
You should wear a wristwatch that - -Has a sweep hand
Treating the person with dignity is - -Respectfulness
A nursing center wants to hire you. Which is NOT required? - -A photo
You see two health team members talking quietly to each other. You tell your co-worker what
you overhear. This is - -Gossip
You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident. Where should you do this? - -In
private
Before leaving the unit for a break, you need to - -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? - -Any staff member on the unit will help
Which will NOT protect patients, residents, and you from harm? - -Making excuses or
blaming others for your actions
Stress is - -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? - -
Flow sheets
When should you report changes in the person's condition? - -At once
These statements are about charting, Which is incorrect? - -You can chart a procedure
before completing it
When charting, you should record - -Safety measures performed
Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movements is - -
Body language
Which is correct? - -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 - -Listening to the person's concerns
Family and friends usually help meet the person's - -Love and belonging needs
Which is a common response to illness and disability - -Anger
You ask a patient a question. You should - -Give the person time to process what you
asked
Which is important when communicating with persons who are disabled? - -Your attitude