Workbook - Chapter 2: Foundations of Resident Care Exam Questions & Answers Graded A+

Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Pointing to a cup of water Verbal communication includes - ACCURATE ANSWER-Speaking Nonverbal communication includes - ACCURATE ANSWER-Facial expressions What is a root? - ACCURATE ANSWER-The part of a word that contains its basic meaning What is a prefix? - ACCURATE ANSWER-The part of the word that comes before the root What is a suffix? - ACCURATE ANSWER-The part of the word added to the end of the root Why should nursing assistants use simple, non-medical terms when speaking with residents and their family? - ACCURATE ANSWER-The patient may not understand the medical terms Where should call lights be placed in residents' rooms? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Within reach of the resident's stronger hand Mark, a nursing Assistant, is about to provide care for a resident who is hearing impaired. The resident is standing at the window looking out at the gardens. Mark enters the room and asks if she would like her hair shampooed. She does not answer.