Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care The
Basics - Chapter 2 Exam Questions &
Answers Latest Update
Root - ACCURATE ANSWER-A part of a word that contains it's basic meaning
Prefix - ACCURATE ANSWER-A word part that comes before the root to help form a
new word
Suffix - ACCURATE ANSWER-Part added to the end of the root that helps form a new
word
Why should nursing assistants use simple, non-medical terms when speaking with
residents and their families? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Because medical terms may not
be understood
Where should call lights be placed in residents' rooms? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Within
reach
Medical terms - ACCURATE ANSWER-Type of terms that may not be understood by
residents or their families, so NAs should speak in simple, everyday words
Open-ended - ACCURATE ANSWER-Types of questions that should be asked because
they elicit more than a "yes" or "no" answer
Cliches - ACCURATE ANSWER-Phrases used over and over again that do not really
mean anything
Body - ACCURATE ANSWER-This type of language, along with gestures and facial
expressions, is part of nonverbal communications; NAs should be aware of this when
speaking
Patient - ACCURATE ANSWER-Being this way and taking time to listen when residents
are difficult to understand helps promote better communication
Why - ACCURATE ANSWER-Asking this should be avoided when residents make
statements because it often makes people feel defensive
Slang - ACCURATE ANSWER-Along with profanity, these types of words should not be
used by NAs
Advice - ACCURATE ANSWER-NAs cannot offer opinions or give this because it is not
within their scope of practice
Basics - Chapter 2 Exam Questions &
Answers Latest Update
Root - ACCURATE ANSWER-A part of a word that contains it's basic meaning
Prefix - ACCURATE ANSWER-A word part that comes before the root to help form a
new word
Suffix - ACCURATE ANSWER-Part added to the end of the root that helps form a new
word
Why should nursing assistants use simple, non-medical terms when speaking with
residents and their families? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Because medical terms may not
be understood
Where should call lights be placed in residents' rooms? - ACCURATE ANSWER-Within
reach
Medical terms - ACCURATE ANSWER-Type of terms that may not be understood by
residents or their families, so NAs should speak in simple, everyday words
Open-ended - ACCURATE ANSWER-Types of questions that should be asked because
they elicit more than a "yes" or "no" answer
Cliches - ACCURATE ANSWER-Phrases used over and over again that do not really
mean anything
Body - ACCURATE ANSWER-This type of language, along with gestures and facial
expressions, is part of nonverbal communications; NAs should be aware of this when
speaking
Patient - ACCURATE ANSWER-Being this way and taking time to listen when residents
are difficult to understand helps promote better communication
Why - ACCURATE ANSWER-Asking this should be avoided when residents make
statements because it often makes people feel defensive
Slang - ACCURATE ANSWER-Along with profanity, these types of words should not be
used by NAs
Advice - ACCURATE ANSWER-NAs cannot offer opinions or give this because it is not
within their scope of practice
