Nurse Aide 1-Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What board or association determines and mandates the Nurse Aide 1's scope of practice or what
tasks they can perform? - CORRECT ANSWER - North Carolina Board of Nursing
What tasks are in the scope of an NA1? - CORRECT ANSWER - -delivery of competent
care to residents
-monitoring, documenting, and reporting of vital signs
-management of pain as directed by nursing care plans
-application of warm/cold
-dressing changes
-hygiene
-grooming
What department does a NA register (list) with? - CORRECT ANSWER - North Carolina
Nurse Aide 1 Registry
What are the Rights of Delegation? - CORRECT ANSWER - -right task
-right circumstance
-right person
-right direction and communication
-right supervision and evaluation
Who can delegate to whom? - CORRECT ANSWER - A nurse can delegate to a NA
What are the requirements for listing as a NA1? - CORRECT ANSWER - -pass the
National Nurse Aide Assessment Program
,What are the requirements for relisting as a NA1? - CORRECT ANSWER - -listing is
renewed every 24 months
-work a minimum of eight hours during the 24 period
-receive payment for work experience
-perform nursing or nursing related services
-supervised by an RN
What are the characteristics of a competent, caring NA1? - CORRECT ANSWER --
empathize
-anticipate needs
- treat residents as unique individuals and honor requests when possible
-display patience and tolerance while attempting to understand behavior
-be sensitive to resident's moods and be mindful of your own reactions to their moods
What is OBRA? What do they regulate? - CORRECT ANSWER - Federal law enacted by
Congress in 1987, passed to improve the quality of life of residents living in a nursing home
environment
What rights does a patient have? - CORRECT ANSWER - right to privacy, right to dignity,
etc.
What are the characteristics of an effective team? - CORRECT ANSWER - -climate:
informal, comfortable, and relaxed; members are interested and involved
-communication: open and two way, ideas and feeling are encouraged
-interactions: inclusive and trusting; people like each other and like working together
-goals and tasks are appropriate, understood, and modified so that work gets done
-leaders lead and members participate in a respectful and cooperative manner
-everyone pulls together, high levels of inclusion, liking, and support
-problem solving is high, when a problem arises, people consult with appropriate resources and
work to resolve the problem
, What are the characteristics of a "good" employee? - CORRECT ANSWER - -treats
residents and families with dignity
-is a team player
-is careful
-does not gossip
-does not lie, cheat, or steal
-remains loyal to facility and employer
-does not use profanity or tell off-color jokes
What is the purpose of taking vital signs? - CORRECT ANSWER - shows how well vital
organs are functioning, can indicate if a patients condition is worsening or improving
What are the normal respiratory values? - CORRECT ANSWER - 12-20 breaths per
minute
called eupnea
What is the required equipment for checking respirations? - CORRECT ANSWER --
analog watch with a second hand
-notepad and pen
What is the normal range for pulse? - CORRECT ANSWER - 60-100 bpm
What is the required equipment for checking pulse? - CORRECT ANSWER - -analog
watch with a second hand
-notepad and pen
What is the normal range for blood pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER - Systolic: 90-119
mmHg
Diastolic: 60-79 mmHg
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What board or association determines and mandates the Nurse Aide 1's scope of practice or what
tasks they can perform? - CORRECT ANSWER - North Carolina Board of Nursing
What tasks are in the scope of an NA1? - CORRECT ANSWER - -delivery of competent
care to residents
-monitoring, documenting, and reporting of vital signs
-management of pain as directed by nursing care plans
-application of warm/cold
-dressing changes
-hygiene
-grooming
What department does a NA register (list) with? - CORRECT ANSWER - North Carolina
Nurse Aide 1 Registry
What are the Rights of Delegation? - CORRECT ANSWER - -right task
-right circumstance
-right person
-right direction and communication
-right supervision and evaluation
Who can delegate to whom? - CORRECT ANSWER - A nurse can delegate to a NA
What are the requirements for listing as a NA1? - CORRECT ANSWER - -pass the
National Nurse Aide Assessment Program
,What are the requirements for relisting as a NA1? - CORRECT ANSWER - -listing is
renewed every 24 months
-work a minimum of eight hours during the 24 period
-receive payment for work experience
-perform nursing or nursing related services
-supervised by an RN
What are the characteristics of a competent, caring NA1? - CORRECT ANSWER --
empathize
-anticipate needs
- treat residents as unique individuals and honor requests when possible
-display patience and tolerance while attempting to understand behavior
-be sensitive to resident's moods and be mindful of your own reactions to their moods
What is OBRA? What do they regulate? - CORRECT ANSWER - Federal law enacted by
Congress in 1987, passed to improve the quality of life of residents living in a nursing home
environment
What rights does a patient have? - CORRECT ANSWER - right to privacy, right to dignity,
etc.
What are the characteristics of an effective team? - CORRECT ANSWER - -climate:
informal, comfortable, and relaxed; members are interested and involved
-communication: open and two way, ideas and feeling are encouraged
-interactions: inclusive and trusting; people like each other and like working together
-goals and tasks are appropriate, understood, and modified so that work gets done
-leaders lead and members participate in a respectful and cooperative manner
-everyone pulls together, high levels of inclusion, liking, and support
-problem solving is high, when a problem arises, people consult with appropriate resources and
work to resolve the problem
, What are the characteristics of a "good" employee? - CORRECT ANSWER - -treats
residents and families with dignity
-is a team player
-is careful
-does not gossip
-does not lie, cheat, or steal
-remains loyal to facility and employer
-does not use profanity or tell off-color jokes
What is the purpose of taking vital signs? - CORRECT ANSWER - shows how well vital
organs are functioning, can indicate if a patients condition is worsening or improving
What are the normal respiratory values? - CORRECT ANSWER - 12-20 breaths per
minute
called eupnea
What is the required equipment for checking respirations? - CORRECT ANSWER --
analog watch with a second hand
-notepad and pen
What is the normal range for pulse? - CORRECT ANSWER - 60-100 bpm
What is the required equipment for checking pulse? - CORRECT ANSWER - -analog
watch with a second hand
-notepad and pen
What is the normal range for blood pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER - Systolic: 90-119
mmHg
Diastolic: 60-79 mmHg
