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This comprehensive test bank for The Nursing Assistant: Acute, Subacute, and Long Term Care 6th Edition by Pulliam is an essential academic resource designed to help nursing assistant students and CNA trainees master core patient care skills across multiple healthcare settings. The material includes a wide range of examination-style questions and answers covering basic nursing skills, patient hygiene, mobility assistance, vital signs, infection control, communication, safety procedures, nutrition and hydration support, and care of patients in acute, subacute, and long-term care environments. It is structured to strengthen practical caregiving skills, observational abilities, and clinical decision-making required for effective nursing assistant practice. The resource supports preparation for certification exams, skills assessments, quizzes, and classroom evaluations while reinforcing foundational healthcare concepts and patient-centered care principles. The content aligns with nursing assistant training standards and emphasizes dignity, safety, respect, and quality care for patients across all care settings. Ideal for comprehensive review, skills development, and exam success, this updated study guide helps learners improve competence, enhance confidence in clinical practice, and achieve excellence throughout the 2026–2027 academic year.

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The Nursing Assistant: Acute, Subacute, and Long-Term Care


JoLynn Pulliam, Meg Holloway
6th Edition

,Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction to Health Care 2
Chapter 2. The Nursing Assistant 7
Chapter 3. Communication and Interpersonal Skills 11
Chapter 4. Relating to Your Patients 15
Chapter 5. Infection Control 19
Chapter 6. Environmental Safety, Acciden Prevention, and Disaster Plans
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Chapter 7. Emergency Situations 27
Chapter 8. Body Systems and Common Diseases 31
Chapter 9. Vital Signs 35
Chapter 10. Positioning, Moving, and Ambulation 39
Chapter 11. Admission, Transfer, and Discharge 43
Chapter 12. The Patient's Environment 48
Chapter 13. Hygiene and Grooming 52
Chapter 14. Special Skin Care 56
Chapter 15. Nutrition 60
Chapter 16. Elimination Needs 64
Chapter 17. Specimen Collection and Testing 68
Chapter 18. AM and PM Care 72
Chapter 19. Restorative Care and Rehabilitation 78
Chapter 20. Additional Patien Care Procedures
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Chapter 21. Preoperative and Postoperative Care 86
Chapter 22. Subacute Care 90
Chapter 23. Special Skills in Long-Term Care 94
Chapter 24. Death and Dying 99

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The Nursing Assistant: Acute, Subacute, and Long-Term Care, 6e (Pulliam)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Health Care

1) A nursing assistant could apply for employment at which of these health care organizations?
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A) A hospital
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B) A nursing home
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C) A home health agency
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Answer: D
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LO: 2. List and describe different types of health care facilities.
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2) When a nursing assistant provides quality care to a patient, it is important that the care is
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A) Given according to the RN's cultural preferences.
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B) Given in the way that will cost the least.
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D) Doneasquicklyas possible eachday. J J J J J J J



Answer: C
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LO: 1. Identify the purposes of health care facilities.
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3) Ms. Janda is being discharged from the acute care hospital. She is still quite ill and requires
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intravenous medications. She needs skilled nursing care. Which of the following facilities would she
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be moved to?
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A) A long-term care facility
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B) A home health agency
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C) A rehabilitation facility
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D) Asubacutecarefacility
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Answer: D
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LO: 2. List and describe different types of health care facilities.
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4) A nursing assistant is a key position on the health care team. The primary responsibility for
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nursing assistants is to J J J



A) Assist the doctor by performing procedures.
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B) Supervise environmental services teams. J J J



C) Care for patients under the supervision of an RN.
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D) ScheduleLPNstaff onall shifts. J J J J J J



Answer: C
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LO: 3. Describe a typical organizational structure of a health care facility and explain how the
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nursing assistant fits into this structure.
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, 5) The nursing assistant is a member of the nursing team in a health care organization. Which
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member of the nursing team plans and coordinates patient care?
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C) Registered nurse (RN) J J



D) Licensed practical nurse (LPN) J J J J



Answer: C
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LO: 3. Describe a typical organizational structure of a health care facility and explain how the
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nursing assistant fits into this structure.
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6) When you work as a nursing assistant, you must follow the chain of command. This means that
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you would report directly to
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A) The Board of Directors.
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B) An RN or LPN.
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C) The Clinical Nurse Specialist.
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D) The Director of Nursing.
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Answer: B
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LO: 4. Describe the various ways nursing care can be organized and provided.
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7) Which of the following health care organizations provides extended care for people who
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have chronic illness or permanent disabilities?
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A) Long-term care facilities J J



B) Hospitals
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D) Homehealthagencies J J J



Answer: A
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LO: 2. List and describe different types of health care facilities.
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8) Which of the following health care organizations provides comfort and support to a patient
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and the patient's family when the patient has a limited amount of time to live?
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B) Hospice facility or agency J J J



C) Acute care facility J J



D) Nursinghome J J



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LO: 2. List and describe different types of health care facilities.
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