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The Nursing Assistant: Acute, Subacute, and Long-Term Care, 6e (Pulliam)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Health Care
1) A nursing assistant could apply for employment at which of these health care organizations?
A) A hospital
B) A nursing home
C) A home health agency
D) Any of the above
Answer: D
Page Ref: 3-4
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LO: 2. List and describe different types of health care facilities.
2) When a nursing assistant provides quality care to a patient, it is important that the care is
A) Given according to the RN's cultural preferences.
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B) Given in the way that will cost the least.
C) Culturally acceptable to the patient.
D) Done as quickly as possible each day.
Answer: C
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LO: 1. Identify the purposes of health care facilities.
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3) Ms. Janda is being discharged from the acute care hospital. She is still quite ill and requires
intravenous medications. She needs skilled nursing care. Which of the following facilities would
she be moved to?
A) A long-term care facility
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B) A home health agency
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C) A rehabilitation facility
D) A subacute care facility
Answer: D
Page Ref: 4
LO: 2. List and describe different types of health care facilities.
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4) A nursing assistant is a key position on the health care team. The primary responsibility for
nursing assistants is to
A) Assist the doctor by performing procedures.
B) Supervise environmental services teams.
C) Care for patients under the supervision of an RN.
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D) Schedule LPN staff on all shifts.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 6-7
LO: 3. Describe a typical organizational structure of a health care facility and explain how the
nursing assistant fits into this structure.
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,5) The nursing assistant is a member of the nursing team in a health care organization. Which
member of the nursing team plans and coordinates patient care?
A) Nursing assistant
B) RN or LPN
C) Registered nurse (RN)
D) Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
Answer: C
Page Ref: 6
LO: 3. Describe a typical organizational structure of a health care facility and explain how the
nursing assistant fits into this structure.
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6) When you work as a nursing assistant, you must follow the chain of command. This means
that you would report directly to
A) The Board of Directors.
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B) An RN or LPN.
C) The Clinical Nurse Specialist.
D) The Director of Nursing.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 5
LO: 4. Describe the various ways nursing care can be organized and provided.
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7) Which of the following health care organizations provides extended care for people who
have chronic illness or permanent disabilities?
A) Long-term care facilities
B) Hospitals
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C) Psychiatric specialty centers
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D) Home health agencies
Answer: A
Page Ref: 4
LO: 2. List and describe different types of health care facilities.
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and the patient's family when the patient has a limited amount of time to live?
A) Cancer center
B) Hospice facility or agency
C) Acute care facility
D) Nursing home
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Answer: B
Page Ref: 4
LO: 2. List and describe different types of health care facilities.
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, 9) The patient's plan of care is important to the nursing assistant because
A) It lists the steps of each procedure that should be done for that patient.
B) It tells when the patient will be discharged or transferred to another facility.
C) It contains detailed information about meeting each patient's needs.
D) It monitors the quality of health care services provided.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 7
LO: 5. Explain what a care plan is and how it is used as a tool to provide patient-centered
care.
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10) One very important aspect of a nursing assistant's job, no matter the health care setting, is
to
A) Monitor all staff for safety practices.
B) Keep the facility as neat and clean as possible.
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C) Provide physical and emotional support to patients.
D) Take over the care of assigned patients and do everything for them.
Answer: C
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LO: 6. List the main responsibilities of the nursing assistant.
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Answer: D
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LO: 6. List the main responsibilities of the nursing assistant.
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B) Staff members are assigned specific tasks for patient care.
C) Patients are cared for by the entire nursing team.
D) Nursing assistants function independently.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 7
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The Nursing Assistant: Acute, Subacute, and Long-Term Care, 6e (Pulliam)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Health Care
1) A nursing assistant could apply for employment at which of these health care organizations?
A) A hospital
B) A nursing home
C) A home health agency
D) Any of the above
Answer: D
Page Ref: 3-4
CC
LO: 2. List and describe different types of health care facilities.
2) When a nursing assistant provides quality care to a patient, it is important that the care is
A) Given according to the RN's cultural preferences.
on o
B) Given in the way that will cost the least.
C) Culturally acceptable to the patient.
D) Done as quickly as possible each day.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 3
LO: 1. Identify the purposes of health care facilities.
WWW.TBSM.WS
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3) Ms. Janda is being discharged from the acute care hospital. She is still quite ill and requires
intravenous medications. She needs skilled nursing care. Which of the following facilities would
she be moved to?
A) A long-term care facility
n
B) A home health agency
en e
C) A rehabilitation facility
D) A subacute care facility
Answer: D
Page Ref: 4
LO: 2. List and describe different types of health care facilities.
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tia nt
4) A nursing assistant is a key position on the health care team. The primary responsibility for
nursing assistants is to
A) Assist the doctor by performing procedures.
B) Supervise environmental services teams.
C) Care for patients under the supervision of an RN.
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D) Schedule LPN staff on all shifts.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 6-7
LO: 3. Describe a typical organizational structure of a health care facility and explain how the
nursing assistant fits into this structure.
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,5) The nursing assistant is a member of the nursing team in a health care organization. Which
member of the nursing team plans and coordinates patient care?
A) Nursing assistant
B) RN or LPN
C) Registered nurse (RN)
D) Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
Answer: C
Page Ref: 6
LO: 3. Describe a typical organizational structure of a health care facility and explain how the
nursing assistant fits into this structure.
CC
6) When you work as a nursing assistant, you must follow the chain of command. This means
that you would report directly to
A) The Board of Directors.
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B) An RN or LPN.
C) The Clinical Nurse Specialist.
D) The Director of Nursing.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 5
LO: 4. Describe the various ways nursing care can be organized and provided.
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7) Which of the following health care organizations provides extended care for people who
have chronic illness or permanent disabilities?
A) Long-term care facilities
B) Hospitals
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C) Psychiatric specialty centers
en e
D) Home health agencies
Answer: A
Page Ref: 4
LO: 2. List and describe different types of health care facilities.
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8) Which of the following health care organizations provides comfort and support to a patient
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and the patient's family when the patient has a limited amount of time to live?
A) Cancer center
B) Hospice facility or agency
C) Acute care facility
D) Nursing home
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Answer: B
Page Ref: 4
LO: 2. List and describe different types of health care facilities.
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, 9) The patient's plan of care is important to the nursing assistant because
A) It lists the steps of each procedure that should be done for that patient.
B) It tells when the patient will be discharged or transferred to another facility.
C) It contains detailed information about meeting each patient's needs.
D) It monitors the quality of health care services provided.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 7
LO: 5. Explain what a care plan is and how it is used as a tool to provide patient-centered
care.
CC
10) One very important aspect of a nursing assistant's job, no matter the health care setting, is
to
A) Monitor all staff for safety practices.
B) Keep the facility as neat and clean as possible.
on o
C) Provide physical and emotional support to patients.
D) Take over the care of assigned patients and do everything for them.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 8-9
LO: 6. List the main responsibilities of the nursing assistant.
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11) A responsibility of the nursing aW istW
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paStients maintain or regain activities of
daily living (ADLs). These activities include assisting with
A) Eating.
B) Dressing.
C) Bathing.
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D) All of the above.
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Answer: D
Page Ref: 4, 8
LO: 6. List the main responsibilities of the nursing assistant.
12) In the primary nursing model
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A) One RN takes charge of planning and implementing care for a patient.
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B) Staff members are assigned specific tasks for patient care.
C) Patients are cared for by the entire nursing team.
D) Nursing assistants function independently.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 7
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