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The Nursing Assistant Acute, Subacute, and Long-Term Care,
6th Edition By Jolynn Pulliam.
,Table`of`Contents
Chapter`1.`Introduction`to`Health`Care 2
Chapter`2.`The`Nursing`Assistant 7
Chapter`3.`Communication`and`Interpersonal`Skills 11
Chapter`4.`Relating`to`Your`Patients 15
Chapter`5.`Infection`Control 19
Chapter`6.`Environmental`Safety,`Accident`Prevention,`and`Disaster`Plans 23
Chapter`7.`Emergency`Situations 27
Chapter`8.`Body`Systems`and`Common`Diseases 31
Chapter`9.`Vital`Signs 35
Chapter`10.`Positioning,`Moving,`and`Ambulation 39
Chapter`11.`Admission,`Transfer,`and`Discharge 43
Chapter`12.`The`Patient's`Environment 48
Chapter`13.`Hygiene`and`Grooming 52
Chapter`14.`Special`Skin`Care 56
Chapter`15.`Nutrition 60
Chapter`16.`Elimination`Needs 64
Chapter`17.`Specimen`Collection`and`Testing 68
Chapter`18.`AM`and`PM`Care 72
Chapter`19.`Restorative`Care`and`Rehabilitation 78
Chapter`20.`Additional`Patient`Care`Procedures 82
Chapter`21.`Preoperative`and`Postoperative`Care 86
Chapter`22.`Subacute`Care 90
Chapter`23.`Special`Skills`in`Long-Term`Care 94
Chapter`24.`Death`and`Dying 99
,The`Nursing`Assistant:`Acute,`Subacute,`and`Long-
Term`Care,`6e`(Pulliam)`Chapter`1 Introduction`to`Health`Care
1) A`nursing`assistant`could`apply`for`employment`at`which`of`these`health`care`organizations?
A) A`hospital
B) A`nursing`home
C) A`home`health`agency
D) Any`of`the`above`
Answer: D
Page`Ref:`3-4
LO: 2.`List`and`describe`different`types`of`health`care`facilities.
2) When`a`nursing`assistant`provides`quality`care`to`a`patient,`it`is`important`that`the`care`is
A) Given`according`to`the`RN's`cultural`preferences.
B) Given`in`the`way`that`will`cost`the`least.
C) Culturally`acceptable`to`the`patient.
D) Done`as`quickly`as`possible`each`day.`
Answer: C
Page`Ref:`3
LO: 1.`Identify`the`purposes`of`health`care`facilities.
3) Ms.`Janda`is`being`discharged`from`the`acute`care`hospital.`She`is`still`quite`ill`and`requires
intravenous`medications.`She`needs`skilled`nursing`care.`Which`of`the`following`facilities`would`s
he`be`moved`to?
A) A`long-term`care`facility
B) A`home`health`agency
C) A`rehabilitation`facility
D) A`subacute`care`facility`
Answer: D
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LO: 2.`List`and`describe`different`types`of`health`care`facilities.
4) A`nursing`assistant`is`a`key`position`on`the`health`care`team.`The`primary`responsibility`for`
nursing`assistants`is`to
A) Assist`the`doctor`by`performing`procedures.
B) Supervise`environmental`services`teams.
C) Care`for`patients`under`the`supervision`of`an`RN.
D) Schedule`LPN`staff`on`all`shifts.`
Answer: C
Page`Ref:`6-7
LO:
3.`Describe`a`typical`organizational`structure`of`a`health`care`facility`and`explain`how`the`
nursing`assistant`fits`into`this`structure.
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, 5) The`nursing`assistant`is`a`member`of`the`nursing`team`in`a`health`care`organization.`Which`
member`of`the`nursing`team`plans`and`coordinates`patient`care?
A) Nursing`assistant
B) RN`or`LPN
C) Registered`nurse`(RN)
D) Licensed`practical`nurse`(LPN)`
Answer: C
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LO:
3.`Describe`a`typical`organizational`structure`of`a`health`care`facility`and`explain`how`the`
nursing`assistant`fits`into`this`structure.
6) When`you`work`as`a`nursing`assistant,`you`must`follow`the`chain`of`command.`This`means`t
hat`you`would`report`directly`to
A) The`Board`of`Directors.
B) An`RN`or`LPN.
C) The`Clinical`Nurse`Specialist.
D) The`Director`of`Nursing.`
Answer: B
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LO: 4.`Describe`the`various`ways`nursing`care`can`be`organized`and`provided.
7) Which`of`the`following`health`care`organizations`provides`extended`care`for`people`who
have`chronic`illness`or`permanent`disabilities?
A) Long-term`care`facilities
B) Hospitals
C) Psychiatric`specialty`centers
D) Home`health`agencies`
Answer: A
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LO: 2.`List`and`describe`different`types`of`health`care`facilities.
8) Which`of`the`following`health`care`organizations`provides`comfort`and`support`to`a`patient`
and`the`patient's`family`when`the`patient`has`a`limited`amount`of`time`to`live?
A) Cancer`center
B) Hospice`facility`or`agency
C) Acute`care`facility
D) Nursing`home
`Answer:
B`Page`Ref:`4
LO: 2.`List`and`describe`different`types`of`health`care`facilities.
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The Nursing Assistant Acute, Subacute, and Long-Term Care,
6th Edition By Jolynn Pulliam.
,Table`of`Contents
Chapter`1.`Introduction`to`Health`Care 2
Chapter`2.`The`Nursing`Assistant 7
Chapter`3.`Communication`and`Interpersonal`Skills 11
Chapter`4.`Relating`to`Your`Patients 15
Chapter`5.`Infection`Control 19
Chapter`6.`Environmental`Safety,`Accident`Prevention,`and`Disaster`Plans 23
Chapter`7.`Emergency`Situations 27
Chapter`8.`Body`Systems`and`Common`Diseases 31
Chapter`9.`Vital`Signs 35
Chapter`10.`Positioning,`Moving,`and`Ambulation 39
Chapter`11.`Admission,`Transfer,`and`Discharge 43
Chapter`12.`The`Patient's`Environment 48
Chapter`13.`Hygiene`and`Grooming 52
Chapter`14.`Special`Skin`Care 56
Chapter`15.`Nutrition 60
Chapter`16.`Elimination`Needs 64
Chapter`17.`Specimen`Collection`and`Testing 68
Chapter`18.`AM`and`PM`Care 72
Chapter`19.`Restorative`Care`and`Rehabilitation 78
Chapter`20.`Additional`Patient`Care`Procedures 82
Chapter`21.`Preoperative`and`Postoperative`Care 86
Chapter`22.`Subacute`Care 90
Chapter`23.`Special`Skills`in`Long-Term`Care 94
Chapter`24.`Death`and`Dying 99
,The`Nursing`Assistant:`Acute,`Subacute,`and`Long-
Term`Care,`6e`(Pulliam)`Chapter`1 Introduction`to`Health`Care
1) A`nursing`assistant`could`apply`for`employment`at`which`of`these`health`care`organizations?
A) A`hospital
B) A`nursing`home
C) A`home`health`agency
D) Any`of`the`above`
Answer: D
Page`Ref:`3-4
LO: 2.`List`and`describe`different`types`of`health`care`facilities.
2) When`a`nursing`assistant`provides`quality`care`to`a`patient,`it`is`important`that`the`care`is
A) Given`according`to`the`RN's`cultural`preferences.
B) Given`in`the`way`that`will`cost`the`least.
C) Culturally`acceptable`to`the`patient.
D) Done`as`quickly`as`possible`each`day.`
Answer: C
Page`Ref:`3
LO: 1.`Identify`the`purposes`of`health`care`facilities.
3) Ms.`Janda`is`being`discharged`from`the`acute`care`hospital.`She`is`still`quite`ill`and`requires
intravenous`medications.`She`needs`skilled`nursing`care.`Which`of`the`following`facilities`would`s
he`be`moved`to?
A) A`long-term`care`facility
B) A`home`health`agency
C) A`rehabilitation`facility
D) A`subacute`care`facility`
Answer: D
Page`Ref:`4
LO: 2.`List`and`describe`different`types`of`health`care`facilities.
4) A`nursing`assistant`is`a`key`position`on`the`health`care`team.`The`primary`responsibility`for`
nursing`assistants`is`to
A) Assist`the`doctor`by`performing`procedures.
B) Supervise`environmental`services`teams.
C) Care`for`patients`under`the`supervision`of`an`RN.
D) Schedule`LPN`staff`on`all`shifts.`
Answer: C
Page`Ref:`6-7
LO:
3.`Describe`a`typical`organizational`structure`of`a`health`care`facility`and`explain`how`the`
nursing`assistant`fits`into`this`structure.
1`|`P`a`g`e
, 5) The`nursing`assistant`is`a`member`of`the`nursing`team`in`a`health`care`organization.`Which`
member`of`the`nursing`team`plans`and`coordinates`patient`care?
A) Nursing`assistant
B) RN`or`LPN
C) Registered`nurse`(RN)
D) Licensed`practical`nurse`(LPN)`
Answer: C
Page`Ref:`6
LO:
3.`Describe`a`typical`organizational`structure`of`a`health`care`facility`and`explain`how`the`
nursing`assistant`fits`into`this`structure.
6) When`you`work`as`a`nursing`assistant,`you`must`follow`the`chain`of`command.`This`means`t
hat`you`would`report`directly`to
A) The`Board`of`Directors.
B) An`RN`or`LPN.
C) The`Clinical`Nurse`Specialist.
D) The`Director`of`Nursing.`
Answer: B
Page`Ref:`5
LO: 4.`Describe`the`various`ways`nursing`care`can`be`organized`and`provided.
7) Which`of`the`following`health`care`organizations`provides`extended`care`for`people`who
have`chronic`illness`or`permanent`disabilities?
A) Long-term`care`facilities
B) Hospitals
C) Psychiatric`specialty`centers
D) Home`health`agencies`
Answer: A
Page`Ref:`4
LO: 2.`List`and`describe`different`types`of`health`care`facilities.
8) Which`of`the`following`health`care`organizations`provides`comfort`and`support`to`a`patient`
and`the`patient's`family`when`the`patient`has`a`limited`amount`of`time`to`live?
A) Cancer`center
B) Hospice`facility`or`agency
C) Acute`care`facility
D) Nursing`home
`Answer:
B`Page`Ref:`4
LO: 2.`List`and`describe`different`types`of`health`care`facilities.
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