NUR 158 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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Question: The nursing assistant has learned that health care should focus on the entire individual and not
just the person's physical condition or disease. Which approach is the nursing assistant prioritizing when
providing care?
Correct Answer: Holistic
Question: The nursing assistant is researching options for employment. Which of the following health care
organizations is a possible option for this nursing assistant? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: Assisted-living facility Long-term care facility
Question: A nursing assistant student on clinical notes one of the RNs has "DON" on their nametag. When
questioned by the instructor, the student correctly explains the "DON" represents what?
Correct Answer: Director of Nursing
Question: The nursing assistant student is investigating the various organizations in the community which
might provide future employment. The student anticipates the organization will be in compliance with
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards which provide protection for which
group?
Correct Answer: Health care professionals, from on-the-job injuries
Question: The nursing assistant works hard to complete many duties in caring for clients. Which skill
should the nursing assistant prioritize to assist in the reimbursement process?
Correct Answer: Documenting the care provided to the person
Question: The nursing assistant is responsible for obtaining some of the data collected for the Minimum
Data Set (MDS). Which information will the nursing assistant collect? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: Resident's daily weight measurement Level of assistance needed for ADLs
Question: The nursing assistant provides care to individuals who are unable to care for themselves at home
but don't need an acute care setting. This nursing assistant most likely cares for individuals at which
facility?
Correct Answer: Long-term care
Question: The facility where a nursing assistant provides care will soon begin an accreditation inspection
by the Joint Commission. What is the primary goal of this process?
Correct Answer: To study the facility's standards of care
Question: The family of a new resident is questioning eligibility for Medicaid assistance. Which factor
would the nursing assistant point out is most important to determine the eligibility?
Correct Answer: Income
Question: The nursing assistant instructor is monitoring a student on clinicals. The instructor determines
the student is developing good humanistic care skills by asking which question?
Correct Answer: "How do your current health challenges make you feel?"
, Question: A nursing assistant student is sharing stories that their grandmother told them about her time as a
teenage nursing assistant. Which main difference could the student point out between their grandmother's
time of employment and the student's own future career?
Correct Answer: The grandmother worked in long-term care facilities with minimal or no training.
Question: An individual has decided to become a nursing assistant. Which topics should their training
include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: Infection control Feeding techniques Residents' rights Safety and emergency procedures
Question: A group of nursing assistant students is studying for their competency evaluation. Which area
should they prioritize?
Correct Answer: Skills
Question: A high school graduate is considering becoming a nursing assistant. Which option would be
most appropriate for training?
Correct Answer: A long-term care facility with a training program
Question: The nursing assistant completes numerous delegated tasks throughout the shift; however, the
nursing assistant has respectfully refused to complete one delegated task. Which reason should the nursing
assistant be prepared to offer as the basis for this refusal?
Correct Answer: Has not received adequate training about the task
Question: It has been a very hectic day due to several registered nurses (RNs) and nursing assistants being
out sick. Everyone working has been trying to be cooperative and help to ensure all residents are receiving
proper care. However, toward the end of the shifts, the RN asks a nursing assistant to change a surgical
dressing. Which questions should the nursing assistant ask themselves before completing this task? Select
all that apply.
Correct Answer: Is this allowed by my job description? Does the state allow me to do this? Who will
supervise if needed? Can I perform this task safely?
Question: A local community college is developing a nursing assistant program. Which factor should the
school include to meet federal guidelines?
Correct Answer: Practical experience in a health care setting
Question: A registered nurse (RN) has asked a nursing assistant to remove a client's urinary catheter.
Which is the most important question the nursing assistant should ask themselves before undertaking this
task?
Correct Answer: Have I been trained and certified to perform this task?
Question: A hospital client has experienced increasing pain over the past several hours. In the health care
team's efforts to meet this client's needs, which actions should the nursing assistant be prepared to
complete?
Correct Answer: Reposition the client in bed to a more comfortable position
Question: The RN has delegated a task to a nursing assistant. Which question should the nursing assistant
prioritize to determine if the "right direction" has been provided before accepting the delegated task?
Correct Answer: Did I receive clear and understandable instructions?
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Question: The nursing assistant has learned that health care should focus on the entire individual and not
just the person's physical condition or disease. Which approach is the nursing assistant prioritizing when
providing care?
Correct Answer: Holistic
Question: The nursing assistant is researching options for employment. Which of the following health care
organizations is a possible option for this nursing assistant? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: Assisted-living facility Long-term care facility
Question: A nursing assistant student on clinical notes one of the RNs has "DON" on their nametag. When
questioned by the instructor, the student correctly explains the "DON" represents what?
Correct Answer: Director of Nursing
Question: The nursing assistant student is investigating the various organizations in the community which
might provide future employment. The student anticipates the organization will be in compliance with
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards which provide protection for which
group?
Correct Answer: Health care professionals, from on-the-job injuries
Question: The nursing assistant works hard to complete many duties in caring for clients. Which skill
should the nursing assistant prioritize to assist in the reimbursement process?
Correct Answer: Documenting the care provided to the person
Question: The nursing assistant is responsible for obtaining some of the data collected for the Minimum
Data Set (MDS). Which information will the nursing assistant collect? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: Resident's daily weight measurement Level of assistance needed for ADLs
Question: The nursing assistant provides care to individuals who are unable to care for themselves at home
but don't need an acute care setting. This nursing assistant most likely cares for individuals at which
facility?
Correct Answer: Long-term care
Question: The facility where a nursing assistant provides care will soon begin an accreditation inspection
by the Joint Commission. What is the primary goal of this process?
Correct Answer: To study the facility's standards of care
Question: The family of a new resident is questioning eligibility for Medicaid assistance. Which factor
would the nursing assistant point out is most important to determine the eligibility?
Correct Answer: Income
Question: The nursing assistant instructor is monitoring a student on clinicals. The instructor determines
the student is developing good humanistic care skills by asking which question?
Correct Answer: "How do your current health challenges make you feel?"
, Question: A nursing assistant student is sharing stories that their grandmother told them about her time as a
teenage nursing assistant. Which main difference could the student point out between their grandmother's
time of employment and the student's own future career?
Correct Answer: The grandmother worked in long-term care facilities with minimal or no training.
Question: An individual has decided to become a nursing assistant. Which topics should their training
include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: Infection control Feeding techniques Residents' rights Safety and emergency procedures
Question: A group of nursing assistant students is studying for their competency evaluation. Which area
should they prioritize?
Correct Answer: Skills
Question: A high school graduate is considering becoming a nursing assistant. Which option would be
most appropriate for training?
Correct Answer: A long-term care facility with a training program
Question: The nursing assistant completes numerous delegated tasks throughout the shift; however, the
nursing assistant has respectfully refused to complete one delegated task. Which reason should the nursing
assistant be prepared to offer as the basis for this refusal?
Correct Answer: Has not received adequate training about the task
Question: It has been a very hectic day due to several registered nurses (RNs) and nursing assistants being
out sick. Everyone working has been trying to be cooperative and help to ensure all residents are receiving
proper care. However, toward the end of the shifts, the RN asks a nursing assistant to change a surgical
dressing. Which questions should the nursing assistant ask themselves before completing this task? Select
all that apply.
Correct Answer: Is this allowed by my job description? Does the state allow me to do this? Who will
supervise if needed? Can I perform this task safely?
Question: A local community college is developing a nursing assistant program. Which factor should the
school include to meet federal guidelines?
Correct Answer: Practical experience in a health care setting
Question: A registered nurse (RN) has asked a nursing assistant to remove a client's urinary catheter.
Which is the most important question the nursing assistant should ask themselves before undertaking this
task?
Correct Answer: Have I been trained and certified to perform this task?
Question: A hospital client has experienced increasing pain over the past several hours. In the health care
team's efforts to meet this client's needs, which actions should the nursing assistant be prepared to
complete?
Correct Answer: Reposition the client in bed to a more comfortable position
Question: The RN has delegated a task to a nursing assistant. Which question should the nursing assistant
prioritize to determine if the "right direction" has been provided before accepting the delegated task?
Correct Answer: Did I receive clear and understandable instructions?
