NURC 1001 FINAL EXAM CSCC QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024

What does a nurse aide do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Spends the most time with residents, works under the delegation and supervision of a licensed nurse, informs the nurse of any changes in the residents condition. follows a plan of care developed by the interdisciplinary team for each resident. Tasks and responsibilities of a nurse aide? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assures each resident receives correct diet, assist the resident with meals, fill the resident's water pitcher or assist resident to obtain water and fluids, calculate and record meal percentage on dietary record sheet, assist residents to and from the dining room. Records weight of resident, records I and Os Assist in admission, transfer and discharge of residents. Documents care on flow charts, reviews assignment sheets, completes assignment or worksheets and reports on and off duty for breaks, provides input to assessment and care plan. What work ethics and proper behaviors do nurse aides have at work? - CORRECT ANSWER-accountability, accuracy, competency, cooperation, courtesy, delegation, interpersonal skills, hygeine, time management, goal setting, stress, keeping promises and doing what you should with regard to the rules, responsibility,dependability, What is meant by empathy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Put someone else in your shoes What is meant by sympathy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Feelings of sadness for someone else's misfortune What is meant by delegation? - CORRECT ANSWER-The nurse athorizes the NA to perform certain tasks, The nurse is legally accountable for the task. The delgated task must be within legal limits of what a NA can do. Plus, promotes the safety. Who does the nurse aide report to? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Nurse What attitude, appearance and behaviors should a nurse aide resemble? - CORRECT ANSWER-Should have dependability, Accuracy, Should have good personal hygeine and professional uniform with proper fit, clean and pressed and approprite underclothing fit, style and color. Fingernails are to be short,neat and clean according to facility policy, no artificial nails or nail jewelry, name tag placed correctly, long hair pulled up, comfortable non permeable shoes. What is OBRA and what does it do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act and it sets training and competency evaluation requirements for nursing assistants and assesses written and skills. What are the nurse practice acts? - CORRECT ANSWER-They regulate nursing practice in that state and defines Rn and LPN and LVn and proect the public from person practicing nursing without a license. Which law addresses the training of nurse aides to work in long term care? - CORRECT ANSWER-OBRA What is the minimum number of hours for a nurse aide class? - CORRECT ANSWER-75 hours What is meant by continuing education for nurse aides and what requirement applies to nurse aides who are working in a long term care environment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Each Nurse aide is expected to attend in-service s required by their employer in long term care facility, current requirement is 12 hours. What is meant by state testing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Test knowledge written exam and through the skills learned in class. What do you bring to state test? - CORRECT ANSWER-Drivers license and original copy of social security card. How many times can the nurse aide take the state test? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 What is the nurse registry and its purpose? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tracks individuals who have successfully state tested for employment in LTCFS and maintatins record of those NAs who had finding of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of funds. How long does a nurse aides name stay active on the registry? - CORRECT ANSWER-2 years and then renews. What is a survey and who surveys? - CORRECT ANSWER-research method used for collecting data from people to gain information, state health department. Why is a survey completed? - CORRECT ANSWER-To know how things are going in that facility and how to make it better. What is the role of the nurse aide during a survey? - CORRECT ANSWER-do your tasks the way you know them provide correct patient care skills, hygeine, infection control and keep yourself safe and your resident. What is an ombudsman? - CORRECT ANSWER-A residents advocate. what are resident rights? - CORRECT ANSWER- How does the nurse aide assist a resident to be more independent? - CORRECT ANSWER-Encouraging them to do things What does slander mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-Words falsely spoken that damage the reputation. What does libel mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-Written untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation. What does neglect mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-Failure to provide the resident with the goods or services needed to avoid physical harm, mental anguish, or mental illness. What does negligence mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-An unintentional wrong. The person did not act in a reasonable and careful manner. As a result a resident or resident's property was harmed. What is a malpractice? - CORRECT ANSWER-Negligence by a professional person as a doctor, nurse, or dentists. What is a acute illness? - CORRECT ANSWER-a disease with an abrupt onset and usually a short cause. What is a chronic illness? - CORRECT ANSWER-Disease that cant be cured by medication, last more then 3 months and cant be prevented by vaccines or anything. What is a terminal illness? - CORRECT ANSWER-A disease that cant be treated and commonly causes someone to die. What is the role of a long-term care facility? - CORRECT ANSWER-to assist residents that have a hard time doing activities of daily living such as bathing and getting up on their own and using the bathroom and stuff with help. What is the goal of rehabilitation? - CORRECT ANSWER-To be able to do as many as possible activities of daily living and or get them back to themselves. Why do residents fall? - CORRECT ANSWER-age, mobility, elimination,mental status and medications and not answering the call light quick enough when needing help. How do we prevent falling? - CORRECT ANSWER-shoes or slippers with non- skid shoes, tie shoes laces, avoid long gowns or robes, avoid the use of throw rugs, wipe up all liquid spills immediately, encourage the use of hand rails, Non- skid tips of canes, walkers and chair legs. What are complications of falling? - CORRECT ANSWER-can lead to many health problems such as pneumonia, pressure ulcers, hypothermia, dehydration and even death usually get hospitalized. What is postural hypotension? - CORRECT ANSWER-reduction in systolic blood pressure after standing for at least one minute. When are residents likely to fall? - CORRECT ANSWER-call lights not answered for their needs. What is verbal and nonverbal communication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Verbal: Communicated that uses written or spoken words. Nonverbal: Does not use words, uses gestures, postures, touch, eye contact, facial expressions, body movements and apperance How do you communicate with vision impaired residents? - CORRECT ANSWER-Keep eyeglasses clean, have them wearing correct eyeglasses, store eyeglasses properly, keep environment clear and free of clutter. put everything away where it was found do not rearrange room, introduce self and offer explanation of what you are about to do when entering the room. Always tell the residents what you are doing while caring for them. How do you communicate with hearing impaired residents? - CORRECT ANSWER-Get the residents attention first make sure the resident can see you, touch the resident lightly to indicate that you wish to speak, keep the light behind the resident, so your face can be clearly seen. A resident may read lips or interpret facial expressions. Speak in a normal voice, speak slowly, distinctly and naturally. Do not shout words spoken clearly are easier to hear then ones screamed. How do you communicate with speech and physically impaired residents? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ask the resident questions you know the answer to so you can become familiar with the sound of their voice, Watch the resident's lip movement, Ask the resident to write down their messages if possible, ask the resident to repeat if needed, repeat what you think the message is for clarity. How do you communicate with depressed residents? - CORRECT ANSWER-Be a good listener, spend quality, goal oriented time with resident, be patient allow resident time to speak, return on schedule to give care, focus on activities such as reading, solving a puzzle, report any complaint to nurse for evaluation, provide a safe environment. How do you communicate with confused residents? - CORRECT ANSWER-begin conversation by identifying yourself and calling the resident by name, use short, common words and short simple sentences, communicate at eye level, maintain a pleasant and calm facial expression. How do you communicate with non english speaking residents? - CORRECT ANSWER-identify residents primary language, role of translators, seek the assistance of family members, friends, staff, other residents who speak the language, speak slowly and clearly, keep messages short and simple, be alert for words the residents may understand, use gestures, pictures, photos, be patient and calm, avoid medical terms, abbreviations and slang, alert nurse if communication is not effective. How do you communicate with agitated residents? - CORRECT ANSWER-speak calmly, show a positive attitude, stay flexible, be patient, listen to resident's concerns, demonstrate understanding of resident's anger/fears, protect yourself with a pillow incase of any blows. What is aphasia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Total or partial loss of the ability to use or understand language. How do you address residents? - CORRECT ANSWER-You say who you are and your role there and what you are going to do. How do you care for a hearing aid? - CORRECT ANSWER-Replace batteries, clean according to instructions, notify the charge nurse if hearing aid is not functioning properly, store according to instructions, when not in use remove batteries and turn hearing aid off. How does a hearing aid work? - CORRECT ANSWER-Receives sound through the microphone, which converts the sound waves to electrical signals and sends them to an amplifier where it increases the power of the signals and sends them to the ear through a speaker. What are the rules for charting? - CORRECT ANSWER-Report your actions and observations to the nurse, document findings promptly, complete flow sheets or work sheets, a medical record is the property of the facility, Residents who wish to see their chart should do so with the nurse's permission. Always use ink, use military time, write legibly and neat, use agency approved abbreviations, record safety measures, never erase or white out, do not skip lines and many more. What is a care conference? - CORRECT ANSWER-conference