Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants 7th Edition
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - correct answer A nurse who has completed a 1-year nursing
program and has passed a licensing test; called licensed vocational nurse (LVN) in some states
Hospitals - correct answer Provides emergency care, surgery, nursing care, x-ray procedures
and treatments, and laboratory testing
Health Team (interdisciplinary health team) - correct answer the many health care workers
whose skills and knowledge focus on the person's total care
Surveyor - correct answer A person who collects information by observing and asking questions
Nursing Assistant - correct answer A person who has passed a nursing assistant training and
competency evaluation program (NATCEP); performs delegated nursing tasks under the
supervision of a licensed nurse
Board of trustees or board of directors - correct answer A governing body
Hospice - correct answer An agency/program that promotes comfort and quality of life for the
dying person and his/her family
Nursing Team - correct answer Those who provide nursing care--RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and nursing
assistants
Registered Nurse (RN) - correct answer an advanced level nurse who has completed an
associate's or bachelor's degree; often assists with patient care planning and patient education
Assisted Living Residence - correct answer Provides housing, personal care, support services,
health care, and social activities in a home-like setting to persons needing help with daily
activities
Physician - correct answer Diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries.
Dietitian - correct answer Assesses and plans for nutritional needs to promote health and
manage disease
Podiatrist - correct answer Prevents, diagnoses, and treats foot, ankle, and lower leg problems.
Physical Therapist - correct answer Assists ill and inhyred persons with movement, pain
manadement and rehabilitation
Speech-Language pathologists/speech therapist - correct answer Diagnoses and treats
communication and swallowing disorders
Social Worker - correct answer Deals with social, emotional, and environmental issues affecting
illness and recovery
Audiologist - correct answer treats hearing, balance, and ear problems
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Hospitals and long=term care centers provide health care services. _____ is the focus of care -
correct answer The person
Acute illness - correct answer is a short-term illness
Chronic illness - correct answer is a long-term illness that may not have a cure
Terminal illness - correct answer is an illness or injury that is life long, and won't recover from
persons who live in long-term care centers are called - correct answer residents
In agencies, department directors report to _____ - correct answer The administrator/CEO
Medicare - correct answer A federal health insurance program for persons 65 years of age and
older
Which is not a patient right? The right to ____
a. information about other patients.
b. privacy.
c. be involved in care.
d. a clean and safe setting. - correct answer a
A patient's family member asks you for the laboratory results of their mother. You _____ -
correct answer report their request to the nurse.
Which choice is not a code of conduct for Nursing Assistants?
a. Report errors and incidents honestly within 2 weeks.
b. Keep the person's information confidential.
c. Follow agency policies and procedures.
d. Respect each person as an individual. - correct answer a
The nursing assistant registry includes information about - correct answer findings of abuse,
neglect, or dishonest use of property.
The willful infliction of injury that results in physical harm is known as - correct answer battery
Deals with behavior in the workplace. - correct answer work ethics
You give incorrect information on a job application. This is - correct answer fraud
, Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants 7th Edition
You tell your patient what a great time you had on your date last night. This is - correct answer
boundary crossing
You suspect that a nursing center resident is being abused. What should you do? - correct
answer tell the nurse
Which choice is not a good work ethics that involves qualities and traits? - correct answer
unbalanced diet
When resigning from a job, you should? - correct answer give a 2-weeks notice
Which of the following is good work ethics?
a. Bringing your child to work with you
b. Having your son meet you for lunch
c. Using phones on the nursing unit to make personal calls
d. Selling your handmade crafts at work - correct answer b
Stress is - correct answer the response or change in the body caused by any emotional,
physical, social, or economic factor.
Which statement about harassment is incorrect?
a. Harassment is always sexual.
b. Harassment can involve words, gestures, or touch.
c. Victims of sexual harassment can be men or women.
d. Harassment can involve jokes and pictures. - correct answer a
Which choice is not a need before performing a nursing task?
a. A nurse is available to guide you and assist with questions that are needed.
b. You have the education and training to perform the job.
c. It is in your job description.
d. You can guess on the task steps and hope for the best results. - correct answer d
A person is comatose. Which action is correct?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - correct answer A nurse who has completed a 1-year nursing
program and has passed a licensing test; called licensed vocational nurse (LVN) in some states
Hospitals - correct answer Provides emergency care, surgery, nursing care, x-ray procedures
and treatments, and laboratory testing
Health Team (interdisciplinary health team) - correct answer the many health care workers
whose skills and knowledge focus on the person's total care
Surveyor - correct answer A person who collects information by observing and asking questions
Nursing Assistant - correct answer A person who has passed a nursing assistant training and
competency evaluation program (NATCEP); performs delegated nursing tasks under the
supervision of a licensed nurse
Board of trustees or board of directors - correct answer A governing body
Hospice - correct answer An agency/program that promotes comfort and quality of life for the
dying person and his/her family
Nursing Team - correct answer Those who provide nursing care--RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and nursing
assistants
Registered Nurse (RN) - correct answer an advanced level nurse who has completed an
associate's or bachelor's degree; often assists with patient care planning and patient education
Assisted Living Residence - correct answer Provides housing, personal care, support services,
health care, and social activities in a home-like setting to persons needing help with daily
activities
Physician - correct answer Diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries.
Dietitian - correct answer Assesses and plans for nutritional needs to promote health and
manage disease
Podiatrist - correct answer Prevents, diagnoses, and treats foot, ankle, and lower leg problems.
Physical Therapist - correct answer Assists ill and inhyred persons with movement, pain
manadement and rehabilitation
Speech-Language pathologists/speech therapist - correct answer Diagnoses and treats
communication and swallowing disorders
Social Worker - correct answer Deals with social, emotional, and environmental issues affecting
illness and recovery
Audiologist - correct answer treats hearing, balance, and ear problems
,Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants 7th Edition
Hospitals and long=term care centers provide health care services. _____ is the focus of care -
correct answer The person
Acute illness - correct answer is a short-term illness
Chronic illness - correct answer is a long-term illness that may not have a cure
Terminal illness - correct answer is an illness or injury that is life long, and won't recover from
persons who live in long-term care centers are called - correct answer residents
In agencies, department directors report to _____ - correct answer The administrator/CEO
Medicare - correct answer A federal health insurance program for persons 65 years of age and
older
Which is not a patient right? The right to ____
a. information about other patients.
b. privacy.
c. be involved in care.
d. a clean and safe setting. - correct answer a
A patient's family member asks you for the laboratory results of their mother. You _____ -
correct answer report their request to the nurse.
Which choice is not a code of conduct for Nursing Assistants?
a. Report errors and incidents honestly within 2 weeks.
b. Keep the person's information confidential.
c. Follow agency policies and procedures.
d. Respect each person as an individual. - correct answer a
The nursing assistant registry includes information about - correct answer findings of abuse,
neglect, or dishonest use of property.
The willful infliction of injury that results in physical harm is known as - correct answer battery
Deals with behavior in the workplace. - correct answer work ethics
You give incorrect information on a job application. This is - correct answer fraud
, Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants 7th Edition
You tell your patient what a great time you had on your date last night. This is - correct answer
boundary crossing
You suspect that a nursing center resident is being abused. What should you do? - correct
answer tell the nurse
Which choice is not a good work ethics that involves qualities and traits? - correct answer
unbalanced diet
When resigning from a job, you should? - correct answer give a 2-weeks notice
Which of the following is good work ethics?
a. Bringing your child to work with you
b. Having your son meet you for lunch
c. Using phones on the nursing unit to make personal calls
d. Selling your handmade crafts at work - correct answer b
Stress is - correct answer the response or change in the body caused by any emotional,
physical, social, or economic factor.
Which statement about harassment is incorrect?
a. Harassment is always sexual.
b. Harassment can involve words, gestures, or touch.
c. Victims of sexual harassment can be men or women.
d. Harassment can involve jokes and pictures. - correct answer a
Which choice is not a need before performing a nursing task?
a. A nurse is available to guide you and assist with questions that are needed.
b. You have the education and training to perform the job.
c. It is in your job description.
d. You can guess on the task steps and hope for the best results. - correct answer d
A person is comatose. Which action is correct?
