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A nursing assistant is also an EMT who works for the fire dept. In her EMT role, she is allowed to start
IVs. On the weekend, she works as a nursing assistant at a nursing center. The RN asks her to start an
IV on a resident. What should the nursing assistant do? - ANSWER>>Politely refuse to do the task and
explain why
Unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's movement is - ANSWER>>False imprisonment
You see a nursing assistant hitting a resident. What should you do? - ANSWER>>Tell the nurse
Work ethics mean - ANSWER>>Behavior in the workplace
You should wear a wristwatch that - ANSWER>>Has a sweep hand
Treating the person with dignity is - ANSWER>>Respectfulness
A nursing center wants to hire you. Which is NOT required? - ANSWER>>A photo
You see two health team members talking quietly to each other. You tell your co-worker what you
overhear. This is - ANSWER>>Gossip
You need to talk to the nurse about a patient or resident. Where should you do this? - ANSWER>>In
private
Before leaving the unit for a break, you need to - ANSWER>>Tell the nurse
A patient's care is assigned to Sally. The patient needs to use the bathroom. Sally is on a meal break.
Who will help the patient? - ANSWER>>Any staff member on the unit will help
Which will NOT protect patients, residents, and you from harm? - ANSWER>>Making excuses or blaming
others for your actions
,Stress is - ANSWER>>The response or change in the body caused by any emotional, physical, social, or
economic factor
Which of the following are used to record frequent measurements or observations? - ANSWER>>Flow
sheets
When should you report changes in the person's condition? - ANSWER>>At once
These statements are about charting, Which is incorrect? - ANSWER>>You can chart a procedure before
completing it
When charting, you should record - ANSWER>>Safety measures performed
Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, and body movements is - ANSWER>>Body
language
Which is correct? - ANSWER>>Calling patients and residents by their titles (Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr.) promotes
dignity and shows respect
You can help a new resident fel safe and secure by - ANSWER>>Listening to the person's concerns
Family and friends usually help meet the person's - ANSWER>>Love and belonging needs
Which is a common response to illness and disability - ANSWER>>Anger
You ask a patient a question. You should - ANSWER>>Give the person time to process what you asked
Which is important when communicating with persons who are disabled? - ANSWER>>Your attitude
The process of cell division in called - ANSWER>>Mitosis
The point at which two or more bones meet is a - ANSWER>>Joint
Which is NOT a main part of the brain? - ANSWER>>Spinal cord
Another name for the trachea is the - ANSWER>>windpipe
,Which separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity? - ANSWER>>The diaphragm
The process of breaking food down physically and chemically for absorption and use by the body is -
ANSWER>>Digestion
Digestion begins in the - ANSWER>>Mouth
The stomach is located in the - ANSWER>>Upper left part of the abdominal cavity (LUQ)
The urinary system - ANSWER>>Removes waste products from the blood
Too little thyroid hormone results in the following EXCEPT - ANSWER>>Too much sugar in the blood
The rate of growth and development is the same for each person - ANSWER>>False
Which is a developmental task of adolescence - ANSWER>>Accepting changes in the body and
appearance
During middle adulthood several physical changes occur. Which is CORRECT? - ANSWER>>It is
common to need eyeglasses
Geriatrics is - ANSWER>>The care of aging people
Why is the ability to sense heat, cold, and pain reduced in older persons? - ANSWER>>The skin has
fewer nerve endings
Older people usually need a shower or bath - ANSWER>>Twice a week
Older people often complain about how food tastes. This is because - ANSWER>>Taste buds decrease
in number
An older person may have swallowing difficulties because of - ANSWER>>Less saliva
Men may have difficulty urinating because the - ANSWER>>Prostate gland enlarges
The need to urinate at night is reduced if the person - ANSWER>>Drinks most fluids before 1700
, Paralysis and loss of sensory function in the legs and lower trunk is - ANSWER>>Paraplegia
To correctly identify the person before giving care, which is correct? - ANSWER>>Check identifying
information in the assignment sheet with that on the ID bracelet
A patient is receiving continuous oxygen. The person wants to smoke. Which is correct? -
ANSWER>>Smoking is not allowed where oxygen is being used
The safe use of electrical equipment involves the following except - ANSWER>>Standing in water
When transferring a person to or from a wheelchair - ANSWER>>The wheels must be locked
These statements are about preventing falls. Which is incorrect? - ANSWER>>You can borrow a
residents wheelchair for another person
Bed rails are considered restraints if the person cannot lower them without help - ANSWER>>True
Restraints are used - ANSWER>>When other measures fail to protect the person
Restraints are used to - ANSWER>>Treat medical symptoms
These statements are about restraints. Which is incorrect - ANSWER>>Restraints decrease confusion
and agitation
Which is a restraint? - ANSWER>>A chair with an attached tray table
A resident keeps trying to pull out her feeding tube. Which restraint is the least restrictive? -
ANSWER>>Mitt restraints
Mitt restraints prevent - ANSWER>>Finger use
Items are sterilized in - ANSWER>>An autoclave
A person has protection against a certain disease. The person has - ANSWER>>Immunity
Sterile means - ANSWER>>The absence of all microbes