HARTMAN'S NURSING ASSISTANT
CARE - CHAPTER 7 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
Restraint alternatives -Answer-are measures used in place of a restraint or that
reduce the need for a restraint
A raised side rail may be considered... -Answer-Restraints
- It depends on their intended use and on the resident's abilities
If a restraint is needed, a ______ must order it -Answer-A doctor
There are many serious problems that occur with restraint use. One of them
include... -Answer-Pressure injuries
Intake/Input -Answer-the amount of fluid a person consumes
A general recommendation for daily fluid intake is -Answer-64 ounces (or eight 8-
ounce glasses) for a healthy person.
Output includes: -Answer-urine, feces (including diarrhoea), vomitus, perspiration,
moisture in the a air that a person exhales, and wound drainage
Fluid balance -Answer-maintaining equal input and output, or taking in and
eliminating equal amounts of fluid.
Specimen -Answer-a sample that is used for analysis in order to try to make a
diagnosis
Voids -Answer-a term for urinates
routine urine specimen -Answer-a urine specimen that can be collected any time a
person voids
Hat -Answer-a plastic collection container sometimes put into a toilet to collect and
measure urine or stool
clean-catch specimen -Answer-a urine specimen that does not include the first and
last urine in the sample; also called mid-stream specimen (CCMS)
Catheter -Answer-a thin tube inserted into the body that is used to drain fluids or
inject fluids
Urinary catheter -Answer-used to drain urine from the bladder
Straight catheter -Answer-a catheter that drains the bladder and then is removed
, Indwelling catheter -Answer-Also called a Foley catheter remains inside the bladder
for a period of time
Condom catheter -Answer-external catheter that has an attachment on the end that
fits over the penis; also called a Texas catheter
Urinary Catheters Guidelines: -Answer-- Keep the genital area clean to prevent
infection
- Make sure that the drainage bag always hangs lower than the hips or bladder.
- Urine must never flow from the bag or tubing into the bladder. This can cause
infection
Report to the nurse if the catheter is... -Answer-- Not in palce
Oxygen therapy -Answer-administration of oxygen to increase the supply of oxygen
to the lungs
An oxygen concentrator is... -Answer-a box-like device that changes air in the room
into air with more oxygen
Combustion -Answer-the process of burning
- Post no smoking and Oxygen in use signs.
Never allow smoking where oxygen is used or stored
- Avoid using fabrics such nylon and wool that can cause static electricity discharges
- oil-based lubricants can be a fire hazard
Flammable -Answer-easily set on fire, able to burn
Intravenous therapy (IV therapy) -Answer-delivery of medication, nutrition or fluids
through a person's vein
Nursing assistants should never insert or remove... -Answer-IV lines.
- They are not responsible for care of the IV site. Their only responsibility for care of
the IV care is to report and document any observations of changes or problems with
the IV line.
NAs should not do any of the following: -Answer-- Measure blood pressure on an
arm with an IV line
- Get the IV site wet
Linens should be changed anytime... -Answer-Bedding or sheets are damp, soiled,
or in need of straightening. Bed linens should be changed often for these reasons
When removing linen, fold or roll linen so that the dirtiest area... -Answer-Is inside
Rolling puts the dirtiest surface of the linen inward, this lessens contamination
- Do not shake linen or clothes
Resident's unit -Answer-the resident's home, the personal space, furniture, and
equipment provided for the resident by the long-term care center
CARE - CHAPTER 7 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
Restraint alternatives -Answer-are measures used in place of a restraint or that
reduce the need for a restraint
A raised side rail may be considered... -Answer-Restraints
- It depends on their intended use and on the resident's abilities
If a restraint is needed, a ______ must order it -Answer-A doctor
There are many serious problems that occur with restraint use. One of them
include... -Answer-Pressure injuries
Intake/Input -Answer-the amount of fluid a person consumes
A general recommendation for daily fluid intake is -Answer-64 ounces (or eight 8-
ounce glasses) for a healthy person.
Output includes: -Answer-urine, feces (including diarrhoea), vomitus, perspiration,
moisture in the a air that a person exhales, and wound drainage
Fluid balance -Answer-maintaining equal input and output, or taking in and
eliminating equal amounts of fluid.
Specimen -Answer-a sample that is used for analysis in order to try to make a
diagnosis
Voids -Answer-a term for urinates
routine urine specimen -Answer-a urine specimen that can be collected any time a
person voids
Hat -Answer-a plastic collection container sometimes put into a toilet to collect and
measure urine or stool
clean-catch specimen -Answer-a urine specimen that does not include the first and
last urine in the sample; also called mid-stream specimen (CCMS)
Catheter -Answer-a thin tube inserted into the body that is used to drain fluids or
inject fluids
Urinary catheter -Answer-used to drain urine from the bladder
Straight catheter -Answer-a catheter that drains the bladder and then is removed
, Indwelling catheter -Answer-Also called a Foley catheter remains inside the bladder
for a period of time
Condom catheter -Answer-external catheter that has an attachment on the end that
fits over the penis; also called a Texas catheter
Urinary Catheters Guidelines: -Answer-- Keep the genital area clean to prevent
infection
- Make sure that the drainage bag always hangs lower than the hips or bladder.
- Urine must never flow from the bag or tubing into the bladder. This can cause
infection
Report to the nurse if the catheter is... -Answer-- Not in palce
Oxygen therapy -Answer-administration of oxygen to increase the supply of oxygen
to the lungs
An oxygen concentrator is... -Answer-a box-like device that changes air in the room
into air with more oxygen
Combustion -Answer-the process of burning
- Post no smoking and Oxygen in use signs.
Never allow smoking where oxygen is used or stored
- Avoid using fabrics such nylon and wool that can cause static electricity discharges
- oil-based lubricants can be a fire hazard
Flammable -Answer-easily set on fire, able to burn
Intravenous therapy (IV therapy) -Answer-delivery of medication, nutrition or fluids
through a person's vein
Nursing assistants should never insert or remove... -Answer-IV lines.
- They are not responsible for care of the IV site. Their only responsibility for care of
the IV care is to report and document any observations of changes or problems with
the IV line.
NAs should not do any of the following: -Answer-- Measure blood pressure on an
arm with an IV line
- Get the IV site wet
Linens should be changed anytime... -Answer-Bedding or sheets are damp, soiled,
or in need of straightening. Bed linens should be changed often for these reasons
When removing linen, fold or roll linen so that the dirtiest area... -Answer-Is inside
Rolling puts the dirtiest surface of the linen inward, this lessens contamination
- Do not shake linen or clothes
Resident's unit -Answer-the resident's home, the personal space, furniture, and
equipment provided for the resident by the long-term care center
