NURS 626 Exam Practice Test Questions with correct
answers
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to: Correct
Answer-widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her
Which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates
what kind of care a person wants if he is unable to make that decision
himself? Correct Answer-advance directive
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate?
Correct Answer-rectum (rectal)
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check
the ______ pulse. Correct Answer-radial
Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life? Correct Answer-
water
Objective information is: Correct Answer-information collected using
the senses
Using proper body mechanics include: Correct Answer-standing with
the legs shoulder-width apart
What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming? Correct
Answer-discoloration of the skin
, In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best? Correct
Answer-dark
An axillary temperature is measured: Correct Answer-in the armpit
Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth? Correct
Answer-NPO
Which of the following canes has four rubber-tipped feet? Correct
Answer-quad cane
Which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents
who cannot assist with regular bedpan? Correct Answer-portable
commode
Hypertension is the medical term for: Correct Answer-high blood
pressure
How often should an ostomy bag be emptied? Correct Answer-whenever
stool is eliminated
How should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion
exercises? Correct Answer-begin at the shoulders and work down the
body
answers
If a resident starts to fall, the best thing an NA can do is to: Correct
Answer-widen her stance and bring the resident's body close to her
Which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates
what kind of care a person wants if he is unable to make that decision
himself? Correct Answer-advance directive
Which temperature site is generally considered to be the most accurate?
Correct Answer-rectum (rectal)
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check
the ______ pulse. Correct Answer-radial
Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life? Correct Answer-
water
Objective information is: Correct Answer-information collected using
the senses
Using proper body mechanics include: Correct Answer-standing with
the legs shoulder-width apart
What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming? Correct
Answer-discoloration of the skin
, In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best? Correct
Answer-dark
An axillary temperature is measured: Correct Answer-in the armpit
Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth? Correct
Answer-NPO
Which of the following canes has four rubber-tipped feet? Correct
Answer-quad cane
Which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents
who cannot assist with regular bedpan? Correct Answer-portable
commode
Hypertension is the medical term for: Correct Answer-high blood
pressure
How often should an ostomy bag be emptied? Correct Answer-whenever
stool is eliminated
How should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion
exercises? Correct Answer-begin at the shoulders and work down the
body
