When a resident refuses to let the nursing assistant take her blood pressure, the nursing
assistant should - Report this to the nurse
One task commonly assigned to nursing assistants is - Helping residents with
toileting/elimination needs
A nursing assistant may share a resident's medical information with which of the following
- Other members of the healthcare team
To best communicate with a resident who has a hearing impairment, the nursing assistant
should - Use short sentences and simple words
If a nursing assistant suspects that a resident is being abused, she should - Report it to the
nurse immediately
An ombudsman is a person who - Is a legal advocate for residents and helps protect their
rights
To best respond to a resident with Alzheimer's disease who is repeating a question over
and over again, the nursing assistant should - Answer questions each time they are asked,
using the same words
With regard to a resident's toenails, a nursing assistant should - Never cut them
When providing personal care, the nursing assistant should - Provide privacy for the
resident
Generally speaking, what is the last sense to leave a dying person - Sense of hearing
Which temperature site is considered the most accurate - Rectum (rectal)
How should a standard bedpan be positioned - The wider end should be aligned with the
resident's buttocks
A resident tells a nursing assistant that she is scared of dying. Which would be the best
response by the nursing assistant - The NA can listen quietly and ask questions when
appropriate
To prevent dehydration, a nursing assistant should - Offer fresh water and other fluids
often