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Chapter 1: Which of the following statements is true of long-term care? (A) People with terminal illness do not live in long-term care facilities (B) Most conditions in long-term care facilities arr chronic (C) People who live in long-term care facilities are never able to return home (D) Long-termcare takes place in a person's home - (B) Which of the following is a core value associated with culture change? (A) Doing everything for residents (B) Treating all residents the same way (C) Promoting self-determination and personal choice (D) Making all residents participate in the same activities - (C) What is one reason why reporting a resident's changes a problems to the nurse is a very important role of the nursing assistant? (A) The care plan must be updated as the resident's confition changes (B) Reporting changes is not a task that the NA preforms (C) Depending on the resident's changes, the NA can decide if she wants to work that day or not (D) The NA can decide what medication to prescribe for the residnet's current condition
(A) What is one function of the chain of command? (A) It determines which residents go in which rooms (B) It determines which shifts an NA works (C) It describes the care plan for each resident (D) It helps protect nursing assistants and their employers from liability - (D) The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) set minimum standards for (A) Facility cleanliness (B) Resident rehabilitation (C) Nursing assistant training (D) Facility spending - (C)
How many hours of in-service education does OBRA require for nursing assistants every year? (A) At least 34 hours (B) At least 28 hours (C) At least 18 hours (D) At least 12 hours - (D) If an NA makes mistakes when documenting care by hand, she should (A) Erase it and write the correct information (B) Draw one line through it and write the correct information (C) Use correction fluid on the error and write the correct information (D) Discard the chart and start a new one - (B) What does HIPPA stand for? - \Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Chapter 2: Which of the following senses is not used in making observations? (A) Sight (B) Touch (C) Smell (D) Taste - (D) When a resident is suspected of having a heart attack, a nursing assistant should (A) Loosen clothing around the neck (B) Give the resident some water (C) Put medication directly into the resident's mouth (D) Wait and see if the episode subsides before doing anything - (A) Insulin reaction can be caused by (A) Too little food (B) Physical or emotional stress (C) Too much food (C) A cerebrovascular accident - (A) When should a nursing assistant identify a resident? (A) After gibing care (B) When collecting meal trays (C) When shifts change (D) Before helping with feeding - (D)
(A) The resident's recovery (B) Pain relief and comfort (C) Teaching the resident to care for himself (D) Curing the resident's illness - (B) The last sense to leave the body is usually the sense of (A) Hearing (B) sight (C) Taste (D) Touch - (A) Chapter 4: A resident with AIDS who has nausea and is vomiting should eat (A) Small, frequent meals (B) Quickly (C) High-fat dairy products (D) Spicy foods - (A) What should an NA do when providing oral care for a resident with cancer? (A) The NA should use a commercial mouthwash for rinsing (B) The NA should use a hard-bristled toothbrush (C) The NA should assist the resident with brushing and flossing regular (D) The NA should avoid giving oral care or give limited oral care - (C) One way a nursing assistant can help with normal changes of aging related to the integumentary system is to (A) Withhold fluids so a resident will not go to the bathroom often (B) Clip toenails frequently (C) Keep sheets wrinkle-free (D) Rub lotion into red or irritated spots not he resident's skin - (C) Which of the following is true of muscles? (A) They provide movement of body parts (B) Tow muscles meet at a joint (C) They produce toxins (D) They prevent contractors from occurring - (A) How many bones are in the human body? (A) 154 (B) 272
(C) 189
(D) 206 -
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Homeostasis is (A) Abnormal changes in the body systems (B) The condition in which all of the body systems are working their best (C) The building block of the body (D) A group of cells that perform a similar task - (B) When atrophy occurs (A) The muscle slowly becomes stronger (B) The muscle increases in size (C) The muscles remains the same size (D) The muscles decreases in size - (D) Which of the following statements is true of how an NA should assist a resident with one-sided weakness after a stroke? (A) The NA should lead with the weaker side (B) The NA should stand on the weaker side (C) The NA should use the terms bad or messed up so it is clear which side is the weaker side (D) The NA should not use a gait belt during transfers - (B) The eye and ear are part of (A) The nervous system (B) The integumentary system (C) The respiratory system (D) The circulatory system - (A) Residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with (A) Breathing (B) Urination (C) Losing weight (D) Vision - (A) Osteoporosis causes (A) Vison impairment (B) Bones that can break easily (C) Weakening of the immune system (D) Problems with breathing -
(A) Glat on his back (B) Sitting upright (C) Lying on his stomach (D) Lying on his side - (B) How does the immune system protect the body from disease? (A) Through nonspecific and specific immunity (B) Through hormones (C) Through digestion and elimination (D) Through inspiration and expiration - (A) What kind of shoes are best for diabetic residents to wear? (A) Plastic shoes (B) Leather shoes (C) Pleather shoes (D) Rubber shoes - (B) Chapter 5: Which of the following should a nursing assistant do if a resident is confused? (A) Not mention the date or the location, as it will further confuse the resident (B) Stay calm and provide a quiet environment (C) Leave the resident alone until he is acting normally (D) Avoid explaining care, as it will only agitate the resident - (B) Confusion may be caused by (A) Too much television viewing (B) An unpleasant roommate (C) Exercise (D) Urinary tract infection - (D) The ability to think logically and clearly is called (A) Cognition (B) Dementia (C) Awareness (D) Dysphagia - (A) Which of the following statements is true of Alzheimer's disease (AD)? (A) Skills a person has used over a lifetime are usually kept longer (B) Residents with AD will show the same signs at the same times (C) NAs should do everything for residents with AD
(D) Alzheimer's disease is a normal part of aging - (A) When a resident with AD shows memory loss, the NA should (A) Repeat herself using the same words (B) Tell the resident that she already answered that question (C) Remind the resident every time she forgets something (D) Give the resident a long list of instruction to review - (A) If a resident with AD is incontinent, the nursing assistant should (A withholding fluids (B) Dim the bathroom lights (C) Mark the bathroom with a sign or picture (D) Check resident every four hours to help determine a "bathroom time" - (C) One way for a nursing assistant to help a resident with AD with eating is to (A) Put a few types of food on the plate at the same time (B) Use dishes without a pattern and a simple place setting (C) Withhold food until the resident is really hungry (D) Serve steaming hot foods and drinks - (B) If a resident with AD has problems with dressing, the nursing assistant should (A) Lay out clothes in the order they should put on (B) Dress the resident in the hallway (C) choose the resident's clothing or him (D) Give the resident multiple steps to follow - (A) A helpful way for a nursing assistant to respond to hallucinations is to (A) Tell the residents that what she thinks she sees is not real (B) Tell the resident that she can see the hallucination too (C) Reassure a resident who is upset and worried (D) Laugh to ease tensions and encourage the resident to laugh - (C) Which of the following would be the best way for an NA to respond to inappropriate sexual behavior? (A) Warn other residents that it is happening (B) Take the resident to a private area (C) Inform the resident's family that the resident is being inappropriate (D) Reprimand the resident to shame him into stopping - (B)
(C)
How does the king appear when it first begins to break down? (A) Skin looks like a deep crater (B) Skin turns pale, white, red, or purple (C) Skin is covered with bruises (D) Skin has raised blisters - (B) When bathing a resident, a nursing assistant should (A) Leave the resident alone to promote self-care (B) Get each item needed as the resident asks for it (C) Us bath oil to moisturize the resident's skin (D) Make sure the room is warm enough before beginning - (D) Which of the following statements is true of positioning? (A) Residents will not need help getting into comfortable positions (B) Constant pressure on an area helps prevent pressure ulcers (C) NA's should check residents' skin each time they are repositioned (D) Bedbound residents should be repositioned every three hours - (C) How can a nursing assistant help promote independence and dignity while assisting with grooming? (A) By doing things residents can do for themselves only when they NA is in a hurry (B) By letting residents make choices once in a while (C) By styling the resident's hair in cute, new ways (D) By honoring the resident's preferences - (D) Which of the following is an appropriate way for and NA to refer to a resident's weakened side when assisting with dressing? (A) Broken side (B) Stiff side (C) Limp side (D) Involved side - (D) Oral care should be done at lease ____ time(s) a day. (A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) Four - (B)
Ways to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents include (A) Using a little liquid as possible when giving oral care (B) Turning residents on their stomachs when giving oral care (C) Not giving frequent mouth care (D) Pouring water slowly into the resident's mouth - (A) Dangling means (A) Sitting up with legs over side of bed (B) Sitting up in chair with feet on floor (C) Lying in bed with feet over side of bed (D) Hanging both arms over chair rests - (A) A resident who is laying on either her left or her right side is in the ___ position. (A) Supine (B) Lateral (C) Prone (D) Fowler's - (B) A resident who has her head and shoulders elevated and is in a semi-sitting position ( to 60 degrees) is in the ___ position. (A) Sims' (B) Fowler's (C) Prone (D) Lateral - (B) A Resident wo is lying on her stomach with her arms at her sides is in the ___ position. (A) Sims' (B) Fowler's (C) Prone (D) Lateral - (C) A resident who is lying on her left side with her upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest is in the ___ position. (A) Sims' (B) Fowler's (C) Prone (D) Supine - (A) A resident wo is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulder supported by a pillow is in the ___ position.
(B) People may breathe more quickly is they know they are being observed (C) The chest will not rise and fall if the rate is not counted immediately (D) The respiration rate will be different if the NA waits to take it - (B) What is a nursing assistant's responsibility during an in-house transfer of a resident? (A) The NA decided tat the resident must be transferred (B) The NA must keep the fact that a transfer will occur a secret (C) The NA should pack all of the residents belongings (D) The NA should tell the resident's roommate about the transfer - (C) Which of the following is true of non-sterile dressings? (A) They cover open wounds (B) They are applied to dry wounds (C) They cover draining wounds (D) Nursing assistants are never allowed to handle them - (B) How far should a tympanic thermometer be inserted into the ear? (A) 1/4 to 1/2 inch (B) 3/4 inch (C) 1 inch (D) 1 1/2 to 2 inches - (A) Which type of urine specimen does not include the first and last urine in the sample? (A) Routine (B) Clean-catch (C) Stool (D) 36-hour - (B) Restraints can be applied (A) As punishment from staff when a resident will not behave properly (B) Only with a doctor's order (C) When a staff member does not have time to watch resident closely (D) When a nursing assistant judges a resident is a danger to himself or others - (B) Which of the following is another word for armpit? (A) Axilla (B) Rectum (C) Tympanum (D) Temporal - (A)
Which of the following is a machine that changes air in a room into air with more oxygen? (A) Oxygenfilter (B) Oxygen tank (C) Oxygen concentrator (D) Oxygen supply valve - (C) Which type of urinary catheter remains inside a person for a period of time? (A) Drainage catheter (B) Straight catheter (C) Indwelling catheter (D) I&O catheter - (C) Chapter 8: A nursing assistant's duties regarding tube feeding include (A) Inserting tubes (B) Doing the feedings (C) Observing the feeding and reporting problems (D) Cleaning the tubes - (C) Which is the most essential nutrient for life? (A) Vegetables (B) Water (C) Grains (D) Protein - (B) According to MyPlate, what percentage of fat in milk should be in a person's dairy choices? (A) 1% (B) 2% (C) 3% (D) 4% - (A) Which of the following is true about food preference? (A) Residents are old enough that their preferences will not change (B) It is not important to honor residents' food preferences (C) Education is never a factor in determining food preferences (D) Religion might influence food preferences - (D)
Chapter 9: Regular activity and exercise help improve (A) Interaction between the resident and his roommate (B) The resident's spiritual fulfillment (C) The resident's family's opinion of the facility (D) The quality and health of the skin - (D) Where should the NA be when helping a visually-impaired resident walk? (A) The NA should be beside and sightly in front of the resident (B) The NA should be beside and slightly behind the resident (C) The NA should be about three feet away from the resident (D) It does not matter where the NA stands when helping the resident - (B) Bending a body part is called (A) Extension (B) Rotation (C) Flexion (D) Supination - (C) How many times should each range of motion exercise be performed for each body part? (A) At least one time (B) At least two times (C) At least three times (D) At least four times - (C) Which of the following cans has four rubber-tipped feet? (A) Quad cane (B) Functional grip cane (C) C cane (D) Crutch cane - (B) How should a resident use a cane to aid ambulation? (A) Place the cane about six inches in from his weaker leg (B) Place the cane about six inches in front of his stronger leg (C) Take the cane along in case he gets tied (D) Allow the cane to drag about six inches behind him - (B)
What should an NA do if a resident's walker seems too short for the resident to use properly? (A) The NA should adjust the height of the walker for the resident (B) The NA should inform the nurse (C) The NA should see if the resident can adjust the height of the walker (D) The NA should suggest to the resident that she needs a new one - (B) Chapter 10: Which of the following is one reason a job description is important? (A) It can show the resident what the NA is supposed to do (B) It outlines the steps the NA needs to take if she has a disagreement with another care team member (C) It can reduce misunderstandings between the NA and her employer about the NA's job duties (D) The NA can refer to it if she forgets how to perform certain procedures - (C) The federal government requires that NAs have ___ hours of continuing education each year. (A) 10 (B) 12 (C) 14 (D) 16 - (B) Practice Exam: Exercises that move each muscle and joint are called: (A) Adduction (B) Range of motion (C) Abduction (D) Rotation - (B) To avoid pulling the catheter when truing a male client, the catheter taped to the client's (A) Bed sheet (B) Upper thigh (C) Bed frame (D) Hip - (B) In order to communicate clearly with a client who has hearing loss, the nurse side should (A) Speak in a high pitched tone of voice (B) Stand behind the client when speaking (C) Speak in a loud and slow manner
The nurse aide can BEST show that he is listening to the client by (A) Changing the subject frequently (B) Responding when appropriate (C) Correcting the client's mistakes (D) Directing the conversation - (B) The BEST time to prepare for a disaster is (A) While evacuation residents (B) During lunch (C) When everyone is safely in bed (D) Before it happens - (D) Five stages of grief - \Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance What does 1 oz = - \30 ml Negligence - \An act that results in patient harm due to the nurse omitting care to the patient or incorrectly providing care to the patient Neglect - \an act that results in patient harm due to the nurse ignoring his or her needs
