a. was not assigned to perform the task safely
b. was not assigned to the resident
c. knows the task will cause over me
d. delegates the task to another nursing assistant -correct answers a. was not assigned to
perform the task safely
Flexion is
a. bending of a body part
b. straightening a body part
c. moving a body part away from midline
d. moving a body part toward midline -correct answers a. bending of a body part
Your role and responsibility when caring for a resident who is on tube feeding would include
a. turning the feeding alarm off
b. disconnec ng the tubing as needed
c. lowering the head of the bed during feeding
d. observing for kinks in the tubing -correct answers d. observing for kinks in the tubing
,Sexual needs of older adults are
a. normal a er 75 years of age
b. abnormal a er 75 years of age
c. for married partners
d. not discussed with the resident -correct answers
A Nursing Assistant can help a resident meet his social needs by
a. insis ng that he par cipate in the facili es social ac vi es
b. assis ng him to a end preferred social ac vi es
c. taking him to all scheduled social ac vi es
d. leaving him in his room with his television on the news sta on -correct answers b. assis ng
him to a end preferred social ac vi es
Which ac on is important when bathing a resident?
a. don't use soap on anyone, it is not recommended
b. cover the pa ent for warmth and privacy
c. to conserve water hurry through the bath so that you don't have to change it
d. rub vigorously to promote circula on -correct answers b. cover the pa ent for warmth and
privacy
One guideline for communica ng with a resident with aphasia is to
a. allow me for them to respond
,b. reduce background noise
c. change the pitch of your voice
d. finish the resident's sentence -correct answers a. allow me for them to respond
To minimize catastrophic reac ons in residents with demen a, a nursing assistant may
a. watch for signs of increasing agita on
b. have several staff approach residents at the same me
c. try to reason with the residents during care
d. con nue your work as usual un l the reac on occurs -correct answers a. watch for signs of
increasing agita on
Alzheimer's disease is
a. a congenital disease
b. a curable disease
c. an acute disease
d. a progressive disease -correct answers d. a progressive disease
Foot care is important in the diabe c resident because they have
a. calluses
b. ingrown toenails
c. thick skin of the feet
d. decreased circula on and sensa on -correct answers d. decreased circula on and sensa on
, Which of the following would be counted as liquid food
a. liquid sauces and melted cheese
b. ice cream and tomato soup
c. popsicles and vegetable soup
d. coffee and milk -correct answers b. ice cream and tomato soup
One of the main causes of cons pa on in the elderly is
a. drinking too much fluid
b. being too ac ve
c. ea ng generous amounts of fiber
d. immobility and medica ons -correct answers Mrs. Branden is a resident at your LTC facility.
She is diagnosed with depression. The best way for you to help Mrs. Branden is to
a. avoid spending
Mrs. Branden is a resident at your LTC facility. She is diagnosed with depression. The best way
for you to help Mrs. Branden is to
a. avoid spending much me with her because it doesn't help her
b. remind her of all the things she has to be thankful for
c. spend me with her, just listening or si ng quietly
d. listen to her troubles and concerns, being very sympathe c and agreeable with her
percep ons -correct answers c. spend me with her, just listening or si ng quietly
Chemotherapy is drugs used to