NURSA 1105 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔a patient has aphasia following a stroke. which of the following are helpful
a. speech therapy and a dysphagia diet
b. physical therapy and braces
c. speech therapy and communication devices
d. occupational therapy and a transfer board - ✔✔c. speech therapy and communication
devices
✔✔a patient takes a long time getting dressed. what should you do - ✔✔give the person
time to complete the task
✔✔why is privacy important during rehabilitation - ✔✔it protects the person's dignity and
promotes self-respect
✔✔during conversations, a person leans forward toward you. the person's answers
seem inappropriate. the person is showing signs of - ✔✔hearing loss
✔✔a resident thinks their hearing aid is not working. what should you do first - ✔✔check
to see if the hearing aid is on
✔✔a resident has glaucoma. what do you know about the person's sight - ✔✔peripheral
(side) vision is lost
✔✔a resident has age-related macular degeneration (AMD). which is correct
a. the disease causes a blind spot in what the person sees to the side
b. there is no treatment for AMD
c. the disease blurs central vision
d. central vision is needed for driving - ✔✔c. the disease blurs central vision
✔✔a resident is blind. to gain the person's attention, what action should you take
a. approach the person from behind
b. lightly touch the person's arm
c. pet the person's guide dog
d. identify yourself by name and title when you enter the person's room - ✔✔d. identify
yourself by name and title when you enter the person's room
✔✔another name for permanent plantar flexion - ✔✔footdrop
, ✔✔you are feeling frustrated because a resident's progress is slow. you feel like the
person is not trying. what should you do - ✔✔discuss your feelings with the nurse
✔✔which of the following occurs when the skin on the heel is dragged across a surface
a. skin tear
b. friction
c. pressure
d. shearing - ✔✔b. friction
✔✔which exercises are done to the forearm - ✔✔pronation and supination
✔✔a hip abduction wedge is placed - ✔✔between the person's legs
✔✔a person wears a brace. you must - ✔✔keep the skin under the brace clean and dry
✔✔pressure injuries usually occur - ✔✔over bony prominences
✔✔the nurse assistant recognizes which of the following walking aids provide support
for weak body
a. canes
b. crutches
c. walkers
d. braces - ✔✔braces
✔✔a nurse assistant is performing range-of-motion exercises on an older resident. what
response by the nurse assistant is most therapeutic
a. neck hyperextension should be encouraged
b. exercises should be continued until mildly fatigued
c. each joint is exercised to the point of resistance but not pain
d. exercises should be done frequently to lessen pain - ✔✔c. each joint is exercised to
the point of resistance but not pain
✔✔which statement about restorative aides is correct
a. they do not require special training
b. they are nursing assistants with training in restorative nursing and rehabilitation skills
c. those with excellent work ethics are promoted to nursing assistants
d. they have some nursing education - ✔✔b. they are nursing assistants with training in
restorative nursing and rehabilitation skills
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔a patient has aphasia following a stroke. which of the following are helpful
a. speech therapy and a dysphagia diet
b. physical therapy and braces
c. speech therapy and communication devices
d. occupational therapy and a transfer board - ✔✔c. speech therapy and communication
devices
✔✔a patient takes a long time getting dressed. what should you do - ✔✔give the person
time to complete the task
✔✔why is privacy important during rehabilitation - ✔✔it protects the person's dignity and
promotes self-respect
✔✔during conversations, a person leans forward toward you. the person's answers
seem inappropriate. the person is showing signs of - ✔✔hearing loss
✔✔a resident thinks their hearing aid is not working. what should you do first - ✔✔check
to see if the hearing aid is on
✔✔a resident has glaucoma. what do you know about the person's sight - ✔✔peripheral
(side) vision is lost
✔✔a resident has age-related macular degeneration (AMD). which is correct
a. the disease causes a blind spot in what the person sees to the side
b. there is no treatment for AMD
c. the disease blurs central vision
d. central vision is needed for driving - ✔✔c. the disease blurs central vision
✔✔a resident is blind. to gain the person's attention, what action should you take
a. approach the person from behind
b. lightly touch the person's arm
c. pet the person's guide dog
d. identify yourself by name and title when you enter the person's room - ✔✔d. identify
yourself by name and title when you enter the person's room
✔✔another name for permanent plantar flexion - ✔✔footdrop
, ✔✔you are feeling frustrated because a resident's progress is slow. you feel like the
person is not trying. what should you do - ✔✔discuss your feelings with the nurse
✔✔which of the following occurs when the skin on the heel is dragged across a surface
a. skin tear
b. friction
c. pressure
d. shearing - ✔✔b. friction
✔✔which exercises are done to the forearm - ✔✔pronation and supination
✔✔a hip abduction wedge is placed - ✔✔between the person's legs
✔✔a person wears a brace. you must - ✔✔keep the skin under the brace clean and dry
✔✔pressure injuries usually occur - ✔✔over bony prominences
✔✔the nurse assistant recognizes which of the following walking aids provide support
for weak body
a. canes
b. crutches
c. walkers
d. braces - ✔✔braces
✔✔a nurse assistant is performing range-of-motion exercises on an older resident. what
response by the nurse assistant is most therapeutic
a. neck hyperextension should be encouraged
b. exercises should be continued until mildly fatigued
c. each joint is exercised to the point of resistance but not pain
d. exercises should be done frequently to lessen pain - ✔✔c. each joint is exercised to
the point of resistance but not pain
✔✔which statement about restorative aides is correct
a. they do not require special training
b. they are nursing assistants with training in restorative nursing and rehabilitation skills
c. those with excellent work ethics are promoted to nursing assistants
d. they have some nursing education - ✔✔b. they are nursing assistants with training in
restorative nursing and rehabilitation skills
