Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care
Basics Exam Questions and Answers
(Complete)
Before accidents occur - Answer-When should unsafe conditions be reported?
"There are raised, red marks the size of pinpricks on Mrs. Johnson's torso." - Answer-Which of the
following is an example of objective information
The NA should speak slowly and clearly - Answer-What is a proper way for a nursing assistant to
respond if a resident does not hear her or does not understand her?
NA uses medical terminology with the resident - Answer-Which of the following is an example of a
barrier to communication
The NA should ask open ended questions that require more than yes or no responses - Answer-Which
of the following are ways for NAs to avoid barriers to communication?
Because cultural background helps determine how people communicate and can help the NA
communicate better with the resident. - Answer-Why is it important for an NA to consider a resident's
cultural background when communicating with him?
, Taste - Answer-Which of the following senses is not used in making observations?
Nurses - Answer-With whom should nursing assistants use medical terms and abbreviations?
Chest pain - Answer-Which of the following should an NA report about a resident to the nurse
immediately?
Suffix - Answer-The part of the word that is added to the end of a root to form a new word is called a
Face the resident with the light on the NA's face - Answer-If a resident has a hearing impairment, the
NA should
use the face of an imaginary ______ to describe position of objects - Answer-One way that an NA can
help a resident who is visually impaired is to
Assess the situation and assess the victim - Answer-The first two steps to take when approaching an
emergency are
The NA should remain calm and lower the tone of her voice - Answer-What is the best way a nursing
assistant can respond to a combative resident
sweet - Answer-A sign of the onset of diabetic ketoacidosis is breath that smells
It may actually reinforce the behavior - Answer-Why is it important for a nursing assistant not to
overreact when a resident behaves inapporpriately
With every resident in his care - Answer-With whom should an NA use Standard Precautions?
Basics Exam Questions and Answers
(Complete)
Before accidents occur - Answer-When should unsafe conditions be reported?
"There are raised, red marks the size of pinpricks on Mrs. Johnson's torso." - Answer-Which of the
following is an example of objective information
The NA should speak slowly and clearly - Answer-What is a proper way for a nursing assistant to
respond if a resident does not hear her or does not understand her?
NA uses medical terminology with the resident - Answer-Which of the following is an example of a
barrier to communication
The NA should ask open ended questions that require more than yes or no responses - Answer-Which
of the following are ways for NAs to avoid barriers to communication?
Because cultural background helps determine how people communicate and can help the NA
communicate better with the resident. - Answer-Why is it important for an NA to consider a resident's
cultural background when communicating with him?
, Taste - Answer-Which of the following senses is not used in making observations?
Nurses - Answer-With whom should nursing assistants use medical terms and abbreviations?
Chest pain - Answer-Which of the following should an NA report about a resident to the nurse
immediately?
Suffix - Answer-The part of the word that is added to the end of a root to form a new word is called a
Face the resident with the light on the NA's face - Answer-If a resident has a hearing impairment, the
NA should
use the face of an imaginary ______ to describe position of objects - Answer-One way that an NA can
help a resident who is visually impaired is to
Assess the situation and assess the victim - Answer-The first two steps to take when approaching an
emergency are
The NA should remain calm and lower the tone of her voice - Answer-What is the best way a nursing
assistant can respond to a combative resident
sweet - Answer-A sign of the onset of diabetic ketoacidosis is breath that smells
It may actually reinforce the behavior - Answer-Why is it important for a nursing assistant not to
overreact when a resident behaves inapporpriately
With every resident in his care - Answer-With whom should an NA use Standard Precautions?
