As a nursing assistant, you should:
a. Report changes in the person's condition to the nurse.
b. Discuss the medical diagnosis with the family
c. Delegate tasks to nursing assistants.
d. Take verbal and telephone orders from the doctor. - Answers Answer: a
You are assisting with urinary elimination needs. Which is a patient right?
a. Providing for privacy.
b. Asking the roommate to use the call light when the resident calls out that they are finished.
c. Taking the patient to the bathroom when it best fits your schedule.
d. Leaving the resident's door to the bathroom open so you can hear them. - Answers Answer: a
Without the person's consent, you can share private information about the person with:
a. The resident's family.
b. The roommate
c. The nurse
d. Your family. - Answers Answer: a
When should you report changes in the resident's condition to the nurse?
a. At the beginning of your shift during shift report.
b. Before you take a break.
c. At the end of your shift during shift report.
d. At once. - Answers Answer: d
, A nurse asks you to perform a task that is beyond the legal limits of your role. You should:
a. Perform the task so that you do not lose your job.
b. Ignore the request.
c. Politely refuse and explain why.
d. Think about it till the end of your shift. - Answers Answer: c
To ensure you give the right care to the right person, you need to:
a. Ask the person if they are, "Mrs. Smith."
b. Identify the person before giving care using two forms of identification.
c. Follow the person's care plan.
d. Check the label on the person's clothing. - Answers Answer: b
Several staff members are talking and laughing at the nurses' station. Besides causing a lot of noise,
what other problem does their behavior create?
a. There is little you can do to control noise in nursing centers.
b. Residents may think the staff are talking and laughing about them.
c. Their behavior is negligent and abusive.
d. Residents cannot hear what is being said. - Answers Answer: b
John Doe's wife died 3 years ago. Mrs. Fisher is divorced. Both are residents are alert and oriented and
reside at your nursing center. They dine and attend activities together. Today you find them holding
hands under the table. What should you do?
a. Do nothing.
b. Tell them immediately that holding hands is not allowed.
c. Announce their courtship.
d. Tell them privately that holding hands is not allowed. - Answers Answer: a