NURS 1005 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS
A nursing assistant has applied for a job at a long-term care facility and the
manager is checking to make sure the level of training is sufficient. Why will
the manager prioritize this action?
- The facility is soon going through accreditation.
- Medicaid requirements
- Standards set by the centers for Disease control and prevention (CDC)
- The requirements of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) -
ANSWER The requirements of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
(OBRA).
The nursing assistant is considering employment at a local long-term care
facility. Which standards should the nursing assistant ensure the facility is
following to provide adequate care for the residents?
- The Joint Commission
- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
- A board of trustees - ANSWER The Joint Commission
The nursing assistant is providing care for a new resident. Which question
should the nursing assistant Prioritize when completing the Minimum Data
Set (MDS)?
,- "Are you able to get from your bed to the washroom on your own?"
- "When did you last see your health care provider about your blood
pressure?"
- "What kinds of activities do you do to help yourself relax?"
- "Do you have any food or environmental allergies?" - ANSWER "Are you
able to get from your bed to the washroom on your own?"
While the health care team works hard to achieve many goals while providing
quality care, which goal should the team prioritize?
- Provide competent, holistic care.
- Focus on the safety needs of the medical staff.
- Use the facility's resources efficiently.
- Maintain a strong nursing presence. - ANSWER Provide competent, holistic
care.
During a survey, a site inspector has asked the nursing assistant a question to
which the nursing assistant does not know the answer. What action should
the nursing assistant prioritize?
- Obtain the inspector's contact information for future follow-up.
- Answer the question to the best of his or her ability.
- Admit clearly that he or she does not know the answer.
- Ask the inspector to speak with the nursing assistant's supervisor. -
ANSWER Admit clearly that he or she does not know the answer.
The health care provider has informed the family of a resident that there is
,nothing more that can be done and recommends transfer to a different
health care organization. Which organization will best suit this situation?
- Hospice
- Terminus
- Case management site
- Assisted-living facility - ANSWER Hospice
The nursing assistant instructor has completed a session covering the
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. The instructor determines the class is
successful when the class correctly chooses which objective as the most
important for passing this bill?
- To establish safety and health standards for the workplace.
- To help clients and residents move from place to place.
- To improve the quality of care given to residents of long-term care
facilities.
- Better care for people who have problems with thinking and memory. -
ANSWER To improve the quality of care given to residents of long-term care
facilities.
Nursing assistant graduates are beginning their new careers in a long-term
care facility. These nursing assistants are expecting to be supervised by which
individual?
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Health care provider
, - Director of nursing
- More experience nursing assistant - ANSWER Registered Nurse (RN)
The nursing assistant instructor has just completed a class exploring the
history of medical care with a group of nursing assistant students. The
instructor determines the session was successful when the student correctly
choose which factor concerning charlatans?
- Have attained mastery over medical science
- Assist medical practioners
- Believe that God is the only healer
- Have no training or knowledge of medicine - ANSWER Have no training or
knowledge of medicine
It has been a very hectic day as several Rn's and nursing assistants have been
out sick. Everyone working has been trying to be cooperative and help to
ensure all residents are receiving proper care. However, toward the end of
the shifts, the RN asks you to change a surgical dressing. Which questions
should you ask yourself before completing this task? Select all that apply.
- "Is this allowed by my job description?"
- "What is the resident's current condition?"
- "Does the state allow me to do this?"
- "Who will supervise if needed?"
WITH ANSWERS
A nursing assistant has applied for a job at a long-term care facility and the
manager is checking to make sure the level of training is sufficient. Why will
the manager prioritize this action?
- The facility is soon going through accreditation.
- Medicaid requirements
- Standards set by the centers for Disease control and prevention (CDC)
- The requirements of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) -
ANSWER The requirements of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
(OBRA).
The nursing assistant is considering employment at a local long-term care
facility. Which standards should the nursing assistant ensure the facility is
following to provide adequate care for the residents?
- The Joint Commission
- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
- A board of trustees - ANSWER The Joint Commission
The nursing assistant is providing care for a new resident. Which question
should the nursing assistant Prioritize when completing the Minimum Data
Set (MDS)?
,- "Are you able to get from your bed to the washroom on your own?"
- "When did you last see your health care provider about your blood
pressure?"
- "What kinds of activities do you do to help yourself relax?"
- "Do you have any food or environmental allergies?" - ANSWER "Are you
able to get from your bed to the washroom on your own?"
While the health care team works hard to achieve many goals while providing
quality care, which goal should the team prioritize?
- Provide competent, holistic care.
- Focus on the safety needs of the medical staff.
- Use the facility's resources efficiently.
- Maintain a strong nursing presence. - ANSWER Provide competent, holistic
care.
During a survey, a site inspector has asked the nursing assistant a question to
which the nursing assistant does not know the answer. What action should
the nursing assistant prioritize?
- Obtain the inspector's contact information for future follow-up.
- Answer the question to the best of his or her ability.
- Admit clearly that he or she does not know the answer.
- Ask the inspector to speak with the nursing assistant's supervisor. -
ANSWER Admit clearly that he or she does not know the answer.
The health care provider has informed the family of a resident that there is
,nothing more that can be done and recommends transfer to a different
health care organization. Which organization will best suit this situation?
- Hospice
- Terminus
- Case management site
- Assisted-living facility - ANSWER Hospice
The nursing assistant instructor has completed a session covering the
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. The instructor determines the class is
successful when the class correctly chooses which objective as the most
important for passing this bill?
- To establish safety and health standards for the workplace.
- To help clients and residents move from place to place.
- To improve the quality of care given to residents of long-term care
facilities.
- Better care for people who have problems with thinking and memory. -
ANSWER To improve the quality of care given to residents of long-term care
facilities.
Nursing assistant graduates are beginning their new careers in a long-term
care facility. These nursing assistants are expecting to be supervised by which
individual?
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Health care provider
, - Director of nursing
- More experience nursing assistant - ANSWER Registered Nurse (RN)
The nursing assistant instructor has just completed a class exploring the
history of medical care with a group of nursing assistant students. The
instructor determines the session was successful when the student correctly
choose which factor concerning charlatans?
- Have attained mastery over medical science
- Assist medical practioners
- Believe that God is the only healer
- Have no training or knowledge of medicine - ANSWER Have no training or
knowledge of medicine
It has been a very hectic day as several Rn's and nursing assistants have been
out sick. Everyone working has been trying to be cooperative and help to
ensure all residents are receiving proper care. However, toward the end of
the shifts, the RN asks you to change a surgical dressing. Which questions
should you ask yourself before completing this task? Select all that apply.
- "Is this allowed by my job description?"
- "What is the resident's current condition?"
- "Does the state allow me to do this?"
- "Who will supervise if needed?"
