TMU final #3 Exam Questions and Answers
1. You are taking care of a resident, Mrs. Piper, who is 92 years old and is on bedrest. After
you complete her care and remove your gloves, you will
a. tell her you will see her later, and leave the room
b. wash your hands before going to the next resident
c. go to the next resident to provide care
d. take your break if it is the appropriate time - -B
-2. The use of soap and water to destroy germs on skin surfaces is called
a. disinfection
b. antisepsis
c. sterilization
d. sepsis - -B
-3. When lifting or moving a heavy helpless resident in bed you should
a. lift them by yourself
b. refuse to lift a heavy resident
c. raise the head of the bed
d. use a lift/draw sheet with help - -D
-4. The measurement of the body's heat is called
a. pulse
b. respiration
c. blood pressure
d. temperature - -D
-5. A resident is behaving differently than "normal" for that resident. You should
a. report it to your charge nurse
b. check later to see if it has stopped
c. mention it to family members
d. let the doctor know - -A
-6. The membrane covering of the heart is called the
, a. pericardium
b. pericare
c. pleura
d. serous - -A
-7. The first thing you should do if a person has a seizure is
a. leave the room to find help
b. hold the person's hand
c. restrain the person
d. protect the person from injury - -D
-8. If you feel something is wrong with one of the residents, you should
a. call the family
b. tell your charge nurse
c. see if a co-worker noticed it
d. do nothing until you know what the problem is - -B
-9. All conditions listed below are common to the urinary tract EXCEPT
a. renal calculi
b. cardiac arrest
c. renal failure (uremia)
d. rectocele and cystocele - -B
-10. Signs of a stroke may include all of the following EXCEPT
a. aphasia
b. paralysis on one side of the body
c. clearer vision
d. memory loss - -C
-11. Gloves need NOT be worn when
a. doing perineal care
b. emptying a catheter bag
c. taking a rectal temp
d. feeding a resident - -D
1. You are taking care of a resident, Mrs. Piper, who is 92 years old and is on bedrest. After
you complete her care and remove your gloves, you will
a. tell her you will see her later, and leave the room
b. wash your hands before going to the next resident
c. go to the next resident to provide care
d. take your break if it is the appropriate time - -B
-2. The use of soap and water to destroy germs on skin surfaces is called
a. disinfection
b. antisepsis
c. sterilization
d. sepsis - -B
-3. When lifting or moving a heavy helpless resident in bed you should
a. lift them by yourself
b. refuse to lift a heavy resident
c. raise the head of the bed
d. use a lift/draw sheet with help - -D
-4. The measurement of the body's heat is called
a. pulse
b. respiration
c. blood pressure
d. temperature - -D
-5. A resident is behaving differently than "normal" for that resident. You should
a. report it to your charge nurse
b. check later to see if it has stopped
c. mention it to family members
d. let the doctor know - -A
-6. The membrane covering of the heart is called the
, a. pericardium
b. pericare
c. pleura
d. serous - -A
-7. The first thing you should do if a person has a seizure is
a. leave the room to find help
b. hold the person's hand
c. restrain the person
d. protect the person from injury - -D
-8. If you feel something is wrong with one of the residents, you should
a. call the family
b. tell your charge nurse
c. see if a co-worker noticed it
d. do nothing until you know what the problem is - -B
-9. All conditions listed below are common to the urinary tract EXCEPT
a. renal calculi
b. cardiac arrest
c. renal failure (uremia)
d. rectocele and cystocele - -B
-10. Signs of a stroke may include all of the following EXCEPT
a. aphasia
b. paralysis on one side of the body
c. clearer vision
d. memory loss - -C
-11. Gloves need NOT be worn when
a. doing perineal care
b. emptying a catheter bag
c. taking a rectal temp
d. feeding a resident - -D
