with correct answers
To monitor a resident's pulse rate, the NA will most commonly check the ___ pulse. -
ANSWER-Radial
Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of _________ -
ANSWER-Physical abuse
With which of the following people may an NA share a resident's medical information? -
ANSWER-Resident's doctor
Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact? - ANSWER-Mr. Gomez ate
half of his scrambled egg.
Which is/are the most essential nutrient(s) for life? - ANSWER-Water
Objective information is - ANSWER-Information collected using the senses
Which of the following statements is true of documentation? - ANSWER-NAs should
document care right after it has been done.
Standard Precautions should be practiced - ANSWER-On every single person in the
NA's care
Which of the following statements is true of handwashing? - ANSWER-An NA should
wash her hands before and after touching a resident.
Using proper body mechanics includes - ANSWER-Standing with the legs shoulder-
width apart
What is one of the first signs that a pressure ulcer is forming? - ANSWER-Discoloration
of the skin
Which of the following is an example of a physical need? - ANSWER-Food
Which of the following remarks is a cliché? - ANSWER-"It will all work out in the end."
In which type of environment do microorganisms grow best? - ANSWER-Dark
An axillary temperature is measured - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-10 to 20 minutes
Which of the following abbreviations means nothing by mouth? - ANSWER-NPO
Which of the following canes has four rubber-tipped feet? - ANSWER-Quad cane
In which of the following situations must a nursing assistant always wear gloves? -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Fracture pan
Hypertension is the medical term for - ANSWER-High blood pressure
How often should an ostomy bag be emptied? - ANSWER-Whenever stool is eliminated
How should an NA work when helping a resident with range of motion exercises? -
ANSWER-egin at the shoulders and work down the body
(n) _____ is the permanent and painful shortening of a muscle or tendon. - ANSWER-
Contracture
Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a resident drinks?
- ANSWER-Milliliters
How should a fracture pan be positioned? - ANSWER-With the handle toward the foot
of the bed
In order to communicate with a resident who is hearing-impaired, the nursing assistant
should - ANSWER-Face the resident directly when speaking
Which of the following is an example of physical abuse? - ANSWER-Pinching a resident
Joking with a resident's roommate about the resident's incontinence is what type of
abuse? - ANSWER-Psychological abuse
Which of the following statements is true of mental illness? - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-
His supervisor
In order for an object to be called clean in a healthcare setting, it must be - ANSWER-
Free of pathogens