Correct Answers
Which of the following statements is true of documentation? NAs should document care
right after it has been done.
Standard Precautions should be practiced On every single person in the NA's care
Which of the following statements is true of handwashing? An NA should wash her hands
before and after touching a resident.
Using proper body mechanics includes Standing with the legs shoulder-width apart
What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming? Discoloration of the skin
Which of the following is an example of a physical need? Food
Which of the following remarks is a cliché? "It will all work out in the end."
,In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best? Dark
An axillary temperature is measured In the armpit
If a resident has just had a glass of iced tea, how long should the NA wait before measuring the
resident's temperature via the oral method? 10 to 20 minutes
Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth? NPO
Which of the following canes has four rubber-tipped feet? Quad cane
In which of the following situations must a nursing assistant always wear gloves? While
shaving a resident
Which type of toileting equipment is used for elimination for residents who cannot assist with
raising their hips onto a regular bedpan? Fracture pan
,Hypertension is the medical term for High blood pressure
How often should an ostomy bag be emptied? Whenever stool is eliminated
How should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion exercises? egin at
the shoulders and work down the body
(n) _____ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon. Contracture
Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks?
Milliliters
How should a fracture pan be positioned? With the handle toward the foot of the bed
In order to communicate with a resident who is hearing-impaired, the nursing assistant should
Face the resident directly when speaking
Which of the following is an example of physical abuse? Pinching a resident
, Joking with a resident's roommate about the resident's incontinence is what type of abuse?
Psychological abuse
Which of the following statements is true of mental illness? Mental illness is a disorder
that produces signs and symptoms like any physical disorder.
An appropriate resource for an NA to turn to if he is experiencing stress is His supervisor
In order for an object to be called clean in a healthcare setting, it must be Free of
pathogens
Which of the following is an example of a whole grain food? Whole wheat bread
The serious condition that occurs when a person does not have enough fluid in the body is called
Dehydration
Which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein? Refried beans