Health Care Worker
Sally begins her new job as a nursing assistant at Shady Pines Nursing Center on Monday. What should
she do before purchasing a uniform?
A. Check local stores oft he latest trends
B. Open a new credit account for purchases
C. Ask her friends what they think she should wear
D. Check the facility's dress code for nursing assistantscorrect answerD
After studying four hours for his final exam, Matt sticks to his plan and goes to bed at 10 p.m. He
understands that getting enough sleep will:
A. Make the day seem shorter
B. Will improve his circulation and blood pressure
C. Improve his mental alertness and ability to deal with stress
D. Make him smartercorrect answerC
Juan is overweight and wants to lose weight to improve his overall health. What could he do to help him
improve his diet?
A. Eat smaller meals and desserts
B. Avoid eating at restaurants
C. Follow the Food Guide Pyramid
D. Eat only fruits and vegetablescorrect answerC
Cynthia's feet hurt after standing up all day on the job at the local pharmacy. What might she do to
improve this problem?
, A. Wear spongy flip-flops
B. Get well fitting shoes with low heels and good support
C. Lose weight to reduce the pressure on her feet
D. Change to part-time and work two days each weekcorrect answerB
What characteristics of personal appearance can be used to create a positive first impression?
A. Short, tight skirt and sweater
B. Obvious aroma from expensive cologne
C. Clean jeans and tennis shoes
D. Well-groomed natural appearancecorrect answerD
Jill loves to dance and hopes to continue to dance 3 - 4 times a week because she understands that
regular exercise:
A. Maintains circulation and improves muscle tone
B. Will decrease her craving for cigarettes
C. Is the only way to keep from gaining weight
D. Will make her a better and more trusted nursing assistantcorrect answerA
Regarding drug and alcohol use, it is TRUE that:
A. Most health care facilities are "smoke-free"
B. Most people do not object to the smell of cigarette smoke
C. The use of drugs or alcohol does not affect a person's job performance
D. Using drugs and alcohol in moderation promotes healthcorrect answerA
Beyonce has long hair and is scheduled to job- shadow on a pediatric unit. She should:
A. Remember to take a hairbrush and use it as needed