Mosby's Textbook for Nursing
Assistants
11th Edition
• Author(s)Leighann Remmert
TEST BANK
1.
Reference
Ch. 1 — Purposes — Role of Health Care Agencies
Question stem
A resident at a long-term care facility tells the nursing assistant
that he feels lonely and wants to join group activities. The
nursing assistant notices the resident has been declining
invitations. Which action is within the nursing assistant’s role?
Options
A. Schedule private psychotherapy sessions for the resident.
B. Encourage the resident to try one activity and report
,continued withdrawal.
C. Tell the resident that social activities are not important for his
health.
D. Change the resident’s care plan to include mandatory social
participation.
Correct answer
B
Rationales
Correct (B): Encouraging participation and reporting changes is
within the NA’s scope; it promotes emotional well-being and
informs licensed staff for further assessment.
Incorrect (A): Scheduling psychotherapy is outside the NA’s
scope and requires licensed provider involvement.
Incorrect (C): Minimizing social needs is inappropriate and fails
to support patient-centered care.
Incorrect (D): Changing the care plan is a licensed nurse’s
responsibility; NAs should report observations.
Teaching point
Encourage participation; report mood or behavior changes to
licensed staff.
Citation
Remmert, L. (2025). Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants
(11th ed.). Ch. 1.
2.
,Reference
Ch. 1 — Types of Agencies — Long-term care vs. acute care
Question stem
A nursing assistant is assigned to a patient who was admitted
after a stroke and is expected to go home after a few days.
Which type of facility most likely provided the initial care?
Options
A. Long-term care facility
B. Rehabilitation center only for chronic conditions
C. Acute care hospital
D. Assisted living residence
Correct answer
C
Rationales
Correct (C): Acute care hospitals provide short-term, intensive
treatment for sudden illnesses or injuries; stroke patients are
commonly cared for there initially.
Incorrect (A): Long-term care focuses on ongoing assistance for
chronic needs, not immediate intensive treatment.
Incorrect (B): Rehabilitation centers provide therapy but usually
after initial acute treatment.
Incorrect (D): Assisted living provides supportive services for
daily living, not acute medical stabilization.
, Teaching point
Acute hospitals treat sudden, serious conditions; rehab follows
when stable.
Citation
Remmert, L. (2025). Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants
(11th ed.). Ch. 1.
3.
Reference
Ch. 1 — Organization — Chain of command
Question stem
A nursing assistant witnesses a medication error made by a
licensed nurse. According to the facility chain of command,
what is the appropriate immediate action for the nursing
assistant?
Options
A. Report the error to the nurse in charge or the supervisor
right away.
B. Confront the nurse in front of the patient and explain the
mistake.
C. Ignore it because medication administration is only a nurse’s
responsibility.
D. Post about the error on social media to warn others.
Correct answer
A
Assistants
11th Edition
• Author(s)Leighann Remmert
TEST BANK
1.
Reference
Ch. 1 — Purposes — Role of Health Care Agencies
Question stem
A resident at a long-term care facility tells the nursing assistant
that he feels lonely and wants to join group activities. The
nursing assistant notices the resident has been declining
invitations. Which action is within the nursing assistant’s role?
Options
A. Schedule private psychotherapy sessions for the resident.
B. Encourage the resident to try one activity and report
,continued withdrawal.
C. Tell the resident that social activities are not important for his
health.
D. Change the resident’s care plan to include mandatory social
participation.
Correct answer
B
Rationales
Correct (B): Encouraging participation and reporting changes is
within the NA’s scope; it promotes emotional well-being and
informs licensed staff for further assessment.
Incorrect (A): Scheduling psychotherapy is outside the NA’s
scope and requires licensed provider involvement.
Incorrect (C): Minimizing social needs is inappropriate and fails
to support patient-centered care.
Incorrect (D): Changing the care plan is a licensed nurse’s
responsibility; NAs should report observations.
Teaching point
Encourage participation; report mood or behavior changes to
licensed staff.
Citation
Remmert, L. (2025). Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants
(11th ed.). Ch. 1.
2.
,Reference
Ch. 1 — Types of Agencies — Long-term care vs. acute care
Question stem
A nursing assistant is assigned to a patient who was admitted
after a stroke and is expected to go home after a few days.
Which type of facility most likely provided the initial care?
Options
A. Long-term care facility
B. Rehabilitation center only for chronic conditions
C. Acute care hospital
D. Assisted living residence
Correct answer
C
Rationales
Correct (C): Acute care hospitals provide short-term, intensive
treatment for sudden illnesses or injuries; stroke patients are
commonly cared for there initially.
Incorrect (A): Long-term care focuses on ongoing assistance for
chronic needs, not immediate intensive treatment.
Incorrect (B): Rehabilitation centers provide therapy but usually
after initial acute treatment.
Incorrect (D): Assisted living provides supportive services for
daily living, not acute medical stabilization.
, Teaching point
Acute hospitals treat sudden, serious conditions; rehab follows
when stable.
Citation
Remmert, L. (2025). Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants
(11th ed.). Ch. 1.
3.
Reference
Ch. 1 — Organization — Chain of command
Question stem
A nursing assistant witnesses a medication error made by a
licensed nurse. According to the facility chain of command,
what is the appropriate immediate action for the nursing
assistant?
Options
A. Report the error to the nurse in charge or the supervisor
right away.
B. Confront the nurse in front of the patient and explain the
mistake.
C. Ignore it because medication administration is only a nurse’s
responsibility.
D. Post about the error on social media to warn others.
Correct answer
A
