NACC EXAM practice part 2
100. Mrs. Harvey complains of abdominal discomfort. Watery stool has been leaking from
her
rectum. This probably means: a. Diarrhea
b. Anal incontinence
c. A fecal impaction
d. Constipation - ANS-c. A fecal impaction
101. You note a black, tarry stool. This is called:
a. Melena
b. Feces
c. Hemostool
d. Occult blood - ANS-a. Melena
102. The act of breathing something or a fluid into the lungs is known as: a. Gavage
b. Aspiration
c. Dysphagia
d. ANS-b: regurgitation. Aspiration
103. Which vegetable is not allowed on a 1000 mg sodium diet?
a. Steamed carrots
b. Broiled broccoli c. Sauerkraut
d. Lettuce - ANS-c. Sauerkraut
104. Fats, oils, and sweets:
a. Should be consumed in moderate amounts
b. contain few calories c. Should be consumed sparingly
d. Have great nutritional value - ANS-c. Should be consumed sparingly
105. A person is bleeding from an intravenous (IV) site. You ought to: a. Remove the IV
catheter or needle
b. Apply direct pressure
c. Call for the registered nurse (RN) immediately
d. Apply a dressing to the site - ANS-c. Call for the registered nurse (RN) immediately
106. A person with a persistent blood pressure measurement above 140/90 has:
a. Tachycardi
b. Hypertension
c. Hypotension
d. ANS-b - anxiety. Hypertension
107. What should you do when taking a blood pressure?
a. Place your stethoscope over the client's brachial artery
b. Wrap the cuff gently over the client's clothing
c. Pump up the cuff as high as it will go and release the air very slowly
d. Take the blood pressure in the arm with an IV infusion - ANS-a. Place your stethoscope
over the client's brachial artery
108. Muscle atrophy is:
a. The abnormal shortening of a muscle
b. Bending backward
, c. A decrease in the size or a wasting away of the muscle tissue
d. Excessive straightening of a body part - ANS-c. A decrease in the size or a wasting
away of the muscle tissue
109. Mr. Bélanger has an ankle brace. You notice a reddened area on the ankle bone
when you
remove the brace. You should:
a. Put a bandage on the reddened area
b. Massage the reddened area
c. Report your observation to the nurse
d. Complete all of the preceding ANS-c. Report your observation to the nurse
110. Passive range-of-motion exercises are performed by:
a. The client
b. A health care team member
c. The person with the assistance of another
d. All of the above - ANS-d. All of the above
111. Which of the following measures will best promote sleep?
a. Following bedtime rituals
b. drinking alcohol before going to bed c. Exercising vigorously just prior to bedtime
d. playing video games, for example, as a pastime - ANS-a. adhering to bedtime routines
112. Which statement regarding sleep is correct?
a. Voluntary muscle activity increases during sleep.
b. Tissue healing and repair occur during sleep.
c. Napping should always be avoided.
d. ANS-b. People who are ill or injured need as much sleep as healthy people do. Tissue
healing and repair occur during sleep.
113. A person with dementia is being admitted to a facility that provides long-term care.
Which statement is
correct?
a. Family members are asked to leave to help the person adjust.
b. The admission process is completed as quickly as possible.
c. The person's confusion may increase in new surroundings.
d. All of the above. - ANS-c. The person's confusion may increase in new surroundings.
114. Mr. Lopez is confused. He resists your efforts to get him dressed for the day. Which
is cor-
rect?
a. You may need to dress him another time.
b. When necessary, he is restrained. c. Ask the nurse to medicate him.
d. His rights are respected. - ANS-d. His rights are respected.
115. You prepare the room for the client's return from a weekend visit with family by:
a. Making a bed that opens b. Cleaning and organizing the room
c. Lowering the bed to the lowest position
d. Raising the bed rails - ANS-c. Lowering the bed to the lowest position
116. Mr. Long's analgesic medication was given to relieve his arthritis pain, Your
responsibility
includes:
a. Documenting the medication given
b. Giving the medication to Mr. Long
c. Reporting to the nurse if the pain is not relieved after one hour
100. Mrs. Harvey complains of abdominal discomfort. Watery stool has been leaking from
her
rectum. This probably means: a. Diarrhea
b. Anal incontinence
c. A fecal impaction
d. Constipation - ANS-c. A fecal impaction
101. You note a black, tarry stool. This is called:
a. Melena
b. Feces
c. Hemostool
d. Occult blood - ANS-a. Melena
102. The act of breathing something or a fluid into the lungs is known as: a. Gavage
b. Aspiration
c. Dysphagia
d. ANS-b: regurgitation. Aspiration
103. Which vegetable is not allowed on a 1000 mg sodium diet?
a. Steamed carrots
b. Broiled broccoli c. Sauerkraut
d. Lettuce - ANS-c. Sauerkraut
104. Fats, oils, and sweets:
a. Should be consumed in moderate amounts
b. contain few calories c. Should be consumed sparingly
d. Have great nutritional value - ANS-c. Should be consumed sparingly
105. A person is bleeding from an intravenous (IV) site. You ought to: a. Remove the IV
catheter or needle
b. Apply direct pressure
c. Call for the registered nurse (RN) immediately
d. Apply a dressing to the site - ANS-c. Call for the registered nurse (RN) immediately
106. A person with a persistent blood pressure measurement above 140/90 has:
a. Tachycardi
b. Hypertension
c. Hypotension
d. ANS-b - anxiety. Hypertension
107. What should you do when taking a blood pressure?
a. Place your stethoscope over the client's brachial artery
b. Wrap the cuff gently over the client's clothing
c. Pump up the cuff as high as it will go and release the air very slowly
d. Take the blood pressure in the arm with an IV infusion - ANS-a. Place your stethoscope
over the client's brachial artery
108. Muscle atrophy is:
a. The abnormal shortening of a muscle
b. Bending backward
, c. A decrease in the size or a wasting away of the muscle tissue
d. Excessive straightening of a body part - ANS-c. A decrease in the size or a wasting
away of the muscle tissue
109. Mr. Bélanger has an ankle brace. You notice a reddened area on the ankle bone
when you
remove the brace. You should:
a. Put a bandage on the reddened area
b. Massage the reddened area
c. Report your observation to the nurse
d. Complete all of the preceding ANS-c. Report your observation to the nurse
110. Passive range-of-motion exercises are performed by:
a. The client
b. A health care team member
c. The person with the assistance of another
d. All of the above - ANS-d. All of the above
111. Which of the following measures will best promote sleep?
a. Following bedtime rituals
b. drinking alcohol before going to bed c. Exercising vigorously just prior to bedtime
d. playing video games, for example, as a pastime - ANS-a. adhering to bedtime routines
112. Which statement regarding sleep is correct?
a. Voluntary muscle activity increases during sleep.
b. Tissue healing and repair occur during sleep.
c. Napping should always be avoided.
d. ANS-b. People who are ill or injured need as much sleep as healthy people do. Tissue
healing and repair occur during sleep.
113. A person with dementia is being admitted to a facility that provides long-term care.
Which statement is
correct?
a. Family members are asked to leave to help the person adjust.
b. The admission process is completed as quickly as possible.
c. The person's confusion may increase in new surroundings.
d. All of the above. - ANS-c. The person's confusion may increase in new surroundings.
114. Mr. Lopez is confused. He resists your efforts to get him dressed for the day. Which
is cor-
rect?
a. You may need to dress him another time.
b. When necessary, he is restrained. c. Ask the nurse to medicate him.
d. His rights are respected. - ANS-d. His rights are respected.
115. You prepare the room for the client's return from a weekend visit with family by:
a. Making a bed that opens b. Cleaning and organizing the room
c. Lowering the bed to the lowest position
d. Raising the bed rails - ANS-c. Lowering the bed to the lowest position
116. Mr. Long's analgesic medication was given to relieve his arthritis pain, Your
responsibility
includes:
a. Documenting the medication given
b. Giving the medication to Mr. Long
c. Reporting to the nurse if the pain is not relieved after one hour
