A task that nursing assistants commonly do Ans- bathing residents
Dementia Ans- loss of mental abilities
Example of nonverbal communication Ans- smiling to a new resident
Health care that is generally for people who will die in six months or less Ans- Hospice care
How many hours of training does OBRA require for nursing assistants Ans- At least 75 hours
is true of a nursing assistant's role in restorative care Ans- The nursing assistant should recognize that setbacks occur and be reassuring.
One reason that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Ans- Protect privacy of health information
an example of professional and ethical behavior by a nursing assistant Ans- Documenting care accurately and promptly
To maintain good body mechanics while lifting or carrying an object, a nursing assistant should Ans- Face the object or person she is moving
When is it appropriate to use medical terminology? Ans- When communicating with the care team
What information does a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contain Ans- Description of emergency response actions
Which of the following statements contains objective information? Ans- Mr. Castillo's blood pressure is 115/68.
A resident's health information may be shared with: Ans- Other care team members
If a resident is hearing impaired, a nursing assistant should: Ans- Make sure the light is on the nursing assistant's face Holistic care focuses on: Ans- The whole person, including physical, mental, and social well-being
The federal government requires ______ hours of continuing education for nursing assistants each year. Ans- 12
What is a physical need Ans- The need to be free from pain
If a nursing assistant encounters a resident in a sexual situation, she should: Ans- Provide privacy and leave the room
What is true of most elderly people? Ans- They are active and have many interests.
Making an area or object completely free of all microorganisms is called: Ans- Surgical asepsis
One way for a nursing assistant to communicate effectively with a visually-impaired resident is to: Ans- Use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of objects
Restraints may be used Ans- only with a doctor's order
Infection prevention is Ans- A set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease
In military time, 7:45 p.m. would be: Ans- 1945 hours
How is HIV spread? Ans- By blood
In which of the following procedures must a nursing assistant always wear gloves? Ans-
Shaving a resident
Most of the accidents in a facility are related to: Ans- Falls
When beginning to weigh a resident, the scale should be balanced at: Ans- Zero
One way to prevent burns and scalds is to: Ans- Check water temperature before giving
a bath or shower
If a nursing assistant is in an emergency situation but has not been trained to perform CPR, she should: Ans- Give basic first aid until the emergency medical team arrives
A good way to help new residents adjust to life in the facility is: Ans- Think about how it would feel to have to move into a facility
Transmission-Based Precautions are practiced in addition to what? Ans- Standard Precautions.