CORRECT ANSWERS
An acute illness is - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A sudden illness from which the person is expected to
recover
acute illness - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔a sudden illness from which a person is expected to
recover.
When should post mortem care be performed? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔immediately after the
doctor pronounces the patient dead
Primary Nurse - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The nursing assistant usually reports directly to the
__________________________________________________.
What is one important reason why the bed should remain wrinkle-free? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔to help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure sores
Persons living in nursing centers are called - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔residents
assisted living residence (ALS) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔a place that provides housing, personal
care, support services, and social activities in a home-like setting for persons needing help with
daily activities.
A walker may be used if the client can - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔support some weight
,level of care - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔_____________________________ is the amount and kind
of care a resident needs.
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body pat? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔prosthesis
The nursing team involves the following except - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Doctors
A cane should be used on - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔the unaffected (strong) side of the body
To convert four ounces of water to milliters (ml or mL), the nurse assistant should multiply four
by: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔30
resident care plan - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The
___________________________________________ changes as the needs of the resident
changes
chronic illness - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔an on-going illness, slow of gradual in onset; it has no
known cure; it can be controlled and complications prevented with proper treatment.
health team - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔the many health care workers whose skills and knowledge
focus on the person's total care; interdisciplinary health care team.
accept the suggestions that are within your scope of practice - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔If a family
member makes suggestions or gives directions about the way to care for a resident, the nursing
assistant should
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________.
,Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔hospice
A nurse aide is collecting linens for a bed change and drops a sheet on the floor, what should
the nurse aide do? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Discard it in the soiled linen hamper.
You have an important role in meeting standards and in the survey process. You must do the
following except - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Interview patients and family
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Federal Law
When applying a cold treatment to a patient, it is important to observe the patient closely for
signs of - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔cyanosis
Which of the following abbreviations means "nothing by mouth"? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔NPO
report it to his or her supervisor - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔If a nursing assistant sees or knows of
an instance of abuse or neglect of a resident, he or she should
________________________________________________________.
hospice - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔a health care agency or program for persons who are dying
licensed practical nurse (LPN) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔a nurse who has completed a 1-year
nursing program and has passed a licensing test.
abusiveness - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A type of behavior not acceptable in a resident is
__________________________________.
, Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔range of motion
The purpose of correctly positioning the client is to - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔prevent skin
breakdown, maintain the function of joints and muscles, and to increase comfort.
OBRA requires retraining and/or new competency evaluation for persons who - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Have not worked as a nursing assistant for 2 years
Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔No. The nurse makes
delegation decisions that are best for the person
A surgical bed should be left in what position? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Highest position.
What is the medical term for high blood pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔hypertension
be free from unreasonable restraint - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Placing a resident in a restraint
because the nursing staff is very busy violates the resident's right to
______________________________________________________.
Licensed vocational nurse (LVN) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔see licensed practical nurse (LPN)
nursing assistant - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔a person who has passed a nursing assistant training
and competency evaluation program; preforms delegated nursing tasks under the supervision of
a licensed nurse.
resident - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔In addition to the nursing assistant, all of the following are
usually members of the health care team except ____________________.