Basic Nursing Skills Flashcards- Questions with
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To obtain the most accurate patient weight, the nursing assistant should weigh the
patient: - ANSWER At the same time every day
Explanation:
Weighing the patient at the same time every day will yield the most accurate results, as
the patient is likely in similar circumstances.
A nursing assistant is instructed to take the oral temperature of a patient who just had a
cold drink. When should the patient's temperature be taken? - ANSWER 10-20 minutes
after the drink was finished
Explanation:
10-20 minutes should be enough time for the oral cavity to return to a more accurate
body temperature
A nursing assistant is caring for a patient with MRSA and is wearing a gown and gloves
whenever she provides the patient care. Where should she dispose of her gown and
gloves when she needs to go care for another patient? - ANSWER In the patient's room
Explanation:
Taking the gown off in the patient's room helps reduce the spread of infection to staff
and other patients
What is another term that is often interchangeable with "decubitus ulcer"? - ANSWER
Pressure Sore.
Explanation:
Pressure Sore is actually a more accurate term to use than decubitus ulcer. The other
options are incorrect.
,Why is taking a resident's oral temperature the most common means of obtaining a
reading? - ANSWER It offers the most ease of access and least inconvenience to the
resident.
Explanation:
Ease of using this method makes it the most preferable. The other options are not
necessarily true.
The most effective method a nursing assistant can use when transferring a resident into
a wheelchair is: - ANSWER Standing in front of the wheelchair.
Explanation:
Standing in front of the wheelchair allows the caregiver to pivot the resident into the
chair. The other options are not as effective for allowing this.
Which of the following could be considered neglectful when assisting a resident with
showering? - ANSWER Leaving the resident alone so they are motivated to care for
themselves.
Explanation:
Residents left alone in the shower could slip and fall and leaving a resident alone is
considered neglect. All of the other options show care for the patient and his/her rights.
A resident in your care is suffering chest pains. Which of the following is NOT a direction
to follow? - ANSWER Have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a
downright position.
Explanation:
Patients suffering chest pains should not have water or foods until they can be assessed
by other members of the healthcare team. A prone position is not appropriate for chest
pains. All of the other options are important in the treatment of your resident.
All of the following are ways to prevent pressures sores EXCEPT: - ANSWER Providing
extra blankets.
, Explanation:
Providing extra blankets will not necessarily help with pressure sores. The other options
all assist in pressure sore prevention.
Which of the following describes stage 4 of a decubitus ulcer? - ANSWER Open area with
damage reaching to the bone, joint or tendons.
Explanation:
Damage to the bone, joint or tendons signals stage 4; stage 1 being just redness, stage 2
being both redness and an open sore, and stage 3 may indicate a blackened or crater-
like appearance.
Which medical term is often used for, "Burping, belching and passing gas"? - ANSWER
Flatus.
Explanation:
The medical term for intestinal gas is Flatus. Familial is a condition more common in
certain families than the general population. Fascia is the medical term for a tissue lining
under the skin. Flank is used for a side of the back.
Making a bed, whether occupied or unoccupied, should end with which of the
following? - ANSWER Washing your hands.
Explanation:
Hands should be washed after making the bed. The other options are part of the
process but not the last step.
Which of the following is least likely to contribute to skin tears? - ANSWER Length of
hair.
Explanation:
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To obtain the most accurate patient weight, the nursing assistant should weigh the
patient: - ANSWER At the same time every day
Explanation:
Weighing the patient at the same time every day will yield the most accurate results, as
the patient is likely in similar circumstances.
A nursing assistant is instructed to take the oral temperature of a patient who just had a
cold drink. When should the patient's temperature be taken? - ANSWER 10-20 minutes
after the drink was finished
Explanation:
10-20 minutes should be enough time for the oral cavity to return to a more accurate
body temperature
A nursing assistant is caring for a patient with MRSA and is wearing a gown and gloves
whenever she provides the patient care. Where should she dispose of her gown and
gloves when she needs to go care for another patient? - ANSWER In the patient's room
Explanation:
Taking the gown off in the patient's room helps reduce the spread of infection to staff
and other patients
What is another term that is often interchangeable with "decubitus ulcer"? - ANSWER
Pressure Sore.
Explanation:
Pressure Sore is actually a more accurate term to use than decubitus ulcer. The other
options are incorrect.
,Why is taking a resident's oral temperature the most common means of obtaining a
reading? - ANSWER It offers the most ease of access and least inconvenience to the
resident.
Explanation:
Ease of using this method makes it the most preferable. The other options are not
necessarily true.
The most effective method a nursing assistant can use when transferring a resident into
a wheelchair is: - ANSWER Standing in front of the wheelchair.
Explanation:
Standing in front of the wheelchair allows the caregiver to pivot the resident into the
chair. The other options are not as effective for allowing this.
Which of the following could be considered neglectful when assisting a resident with
showering? - ANSWER Leaving the resident alone so they are motivated to care for
themselves.
Explanation:
Residents left alone in the shower could slip and fall and leaving a resident alone is
considered neglect. All of the other options show care for the patient and his/her rights.
A resident in your care is suffering chest pains. Which of the following is NOT a direction
to follow? - ANSWER Have the resident take small sips of water and place them in a
downright position.
Explanation:
Patients suffering chest pains should not have water or foods until they can be assessed
by other members of the healthcare team. A prone position is not appropriate for chest
pains. All of the other options are important in the treatment of your resident.
All of the following are ways to prevent pressures sores EXCEPT: - ANSWER Providing
extra blankets.
, Explanation:
Providing extra blankets will not necessarily help with pressure sores. The other options
all assist in pressure sore prevention.
Which of the following describes stage 4 of a decubitus ulcer? - ANSWER Open area with
damage reaching to the bone, joint or tendons.
Explanation:
Damage to the bone, joint or tendons signals stage 4; stage 1 being just redness, stage 2
being both redness and an open sore, and stage 3 may indicate a blackened or crater-
like appearance.
Which medical term is often used for, "Burping, belching and passing gas"? - ANSWER
Flatus.
Explanation:
The medical term for intestinal gas is Flatus. Familial is a condition more common in
certain families than the general population. Fascia is the medical term for a tissue lining
under the skin. Flank is used for a side of the back.
Making a bed, whether occupied or unoccupied, should end with which of the
following? - ANSWER Washing your hands.
Explanation:
Hands should be washed after making the bed. The other options are part of the
process but not the last step.
Which of the following is least likely to contribute to skin tears? - ANSWER Length of
hair.
Explanation:
