ESTUDYR
NURSA 1105 FINAL EXAM MOST TESTED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ WITH RATIONALES
Which staff response best shows helpful, professional communication when asked to assist
now?
A. “I can't, I'm too busy.”
B. “Would you be able to assist me with a bath within the next 30 minutes?” ✅(Correct)
C. “I really appreciate your help today.”
D. “I'm sorry. I can't help right now, but I can help in 20 minutes when I finish this bath.”
Rationale: Option B requests help politely with a clear, immediate timeframe — appropriate
collaborative communication.
Someone who supports or promotes the needs and interests of a long-term care resident is
called a/an:
A. Social worker
B. Advocate
C. Ombudsman ✅(Correct)
D. Care plan coordinator
Rationale: An ombudsman advocates for residents’ rights and interests in long-term care.
A resident’s call light goes unanswered and the resident is found lying in urine-soaked sheets.
This situation is:
A. Negligence ✅(Correct)
B. Abuse
C. Competent care
D. Expected outcome
Rationale: Failure to respond and leaving resident soiled constitutes neglect.
Which of the following is a sign (objective finding)?
A. Dizziness
B. Nausea
C. Urine color pale yellow ✅(Correct)
D. Headache
Rationale: Signs are measurable/observable (urine color); dizziness/nausea/headache are
symptoms.
, ESTUDYR
The term meaning “located toward the front of the body” is:
A. Posterior
B. Inferior
C. Anterior ✅(Correct)
D. Lateral
Rationale: Anterior indicates the front side of the body.
The doctor orders bed rails for an unconscious person. When should bed rails be kept up?
A. Only at night
B. Only when nurse is present
C. At all times except when giving bedside care ✅(Correct)
D. Never
Rationale: For an unconscious patient, rails protect safety and are typically kept up except
during care.
An alert, oriented resident refuses an ID bracelet in a facility. The nurse aide should:
A. Force the bracelet on
B. Ignore ID procedures
C. Follow the center’s policy and the care plan ✅(Correct)
D. Remove resident from facility
Rationale: Respect resident autonomy but follow facility policy and documented care plan.
When given multiple tasks, which factor has highest priority in planning care?
A. Degree of difficulty
B. Residents’ attitudes
C. Safety of the residents ✅(Correct)
D. Your personal feelings
Rationale: Resident safety always has top priority in task planning.
Poisoning in adults may commonly be caused by:
A. Good eyesight and memory
B. Confusion or poor vision ✅(Correct)
C. Overhydration only
D. Daily vitamins only
Rationale: Confusion/poor vision increases risk of medication/household poison errors.
If a person is choking and the obstruction is not removed, what will occur?
A. Coughing will always clear it
B. Person will nap
C. Death may occur ✅(Correct)
NURSA 1105 FINAL EXAM MOST TESTED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ WITH RATIONALES
Which staff response best shows helpful, professional communication when asked to assist
now?
A. “I can't, I'm too busy.”
B. “Would you be able to assist me with a bath within the next 30 minutes?” ✅(Correct)
C. “I really appreciate your help today.”
D. “I'm sorry. I can't help right now, but I can help in 20 minutes when I finish this bath.”
Rationale: Option B requests help politely with a clear, immediate timeframe — appropriate
collaborative communication.
Someone who supports or promotes the needs and interests of a long-term care resident is
called a/an:
A. Social worker
B. Advocate
C. Ombudsman ✅(Correct)
D. Care plan coordinator
Rationale: An ombudsman advocates for residents’ rights and interests in long-term care.
A resident’s call light goes unanswered and the resident is found lying in urine-soaked sheets.
This situation is:
A. Negligence ✅(Correct)
B. Abuse
C. Competent care
D. Expected outcome
Rationale: Failure to respond and leaving resident soiled constitutes neglect.
Which of the following is a sign (objective finding)?
A. Dizziness
B. Nausea
C. Urine color pale yellow ✅(Correct)
D. Headache
Rationale: Signs are measurable/observable (urine color); dizziness/nausea/headache are
symptoms.
, ESTUDYR
The term meaning “located toward the front of the body” is:
A. Posterior
B. Inferior
C. Anterior ✅(Correct)
D. Lateral
Rationale: Anterior indicates the front side of the body.
The doctor orders bed rails for an unconscious person. When should bed rails be kept up?
A. Only at night
B. Only when nurse is present
C. At all times except when giving bedside care ✅(Correct)
D. Never
Rationale: For an unconscious patient, rails protect safety and are typically kept up except
during care.
An alert, oriented resident refuses an ID bracelet in a facility. The nurse aide should:
A. Force the bracelet on
B. Ignore ID procedures
C. Follow the center’s policy and the care plan ✅(Correct)
D. Remove resident from facility
Rationale: Respect resident autonomy but follow facility policy and documented care plan.
When given multiple tasks, which factor has highest priority in planning care?
A. Degree of difficulty
B. Residents’ attitudes
C. Safety of the residents ✅(Correct)
D. Your personal feelings
Rationale: Resident safety always has top priority in task planning.
Poisoning in adults may commonly be caused by:
A. Good eyesight and memory
B. Confusion or poor vision ✅(Correct)
C. Overhydration only
D. Daily vitamins only
Rationale: Confusion/poor vision increases risk of medication/household poison errors.
If a person is choking and the obstruction is not removed, what will occur?
A. Coughing will always clear it
B. Person will nap
C. Death may occur ✅(Correct)
