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Basic Patient Care is an introductory course designed to equip students with fundamental knowledge and practical skills essential for delivering safe and effective care to patients in various healthcare settings. The course covers key topics such as infection control, vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene, mobility assistance, nutrition, and communication techniques with patients and healthcare team members. Emphasis is placed on understanding patient needs, ensuring patient comfort and dignity, and adhering to ethical and legal standards in care. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on practice, students develop the foundational abilities necessary to support patients physical and emotional well-being while fostering a safe healthcare environment.
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Mosbys Textbook for Nursing Assistants 9th Edition by Sorrentino
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Q1) The goal of the health team is to
A) Provide quality care
B) Carry out the doctor's orders
C) Develop care plans for patients and residents
D) Follow agency policies and procedures
Answer: A
Q2) What must an agency have to operate and provide care?
A) A certificate
B) Accreditation
C) Policies and procedures
D) A license
Answer: D
Q3) Which is a purpose of health care?
A) Health promotion
B) Providing sources of income for residents
C) Deciding which procedures will be paid for
D) Training nursing assistants and other students
Answer: A
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Q1) It is a resident's right to be seen by the facility's main doctor even if the resident prefers someone else.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) A person has the right to be free from involuntary seclusion.An example of involuntary seclusion would be:
A) Having the person sleep in his/her room at night
B) Forcing the person to remain in his/her room during breakfast
C) Allowing the person to talk in the courtyard area during daylight hours
D) Permitting the person to remain in his/her room while it is being cleaned
Answer: B
Q3) A student wants to observe a treatment.The person's consent is not needed because the observer is a student.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Q1) OBRA requires a training and a competency evaluation program for nursing assistants working in:
A) Out-patient clinic
B) Nursing centers
C) Hospices
D) Doctors' offices
Answer: B
Q2) The competency evaluation required by OBRA involves a:
A) Written test only
B) Skills test only
C) Written test and a skills test
D) Licensing examination
Answer: C
Q3) Which tells you what your employer expects?
A) Your job description
B) The state nurse practice act
C) OBRA
D) Code of ethics
Answer: A
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Q1) The five rights of delegation involve:
A) The right task,the right circumstances,the right person,the right directions and communication,and the right supervision.
B) The right law,the right job description,the right policies and procedures,the right training,and the right communication and supervision.
C) The right task,the right job description,the right person,the right training,and the right supervision.
D) The right job description,the right task,the right person,the right directions and communication,and the right supervision.
Q2) Which of the following is an example of a task that can be delegated to you?
A) Perform a sterile dressing change.
B) Insert an intravenous catheter.
C) Develop a care plan for a new resident.
D) Re-position a person in bed.
Q3) When you agree to perform a delegated task,you are responsible for your own actions.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) You hear a nurse telling a patient that he/she will never see his/her family again.This is:
A) Battery
B) a tort.
C) Verbal abuse
D) Neglect
Q2) A resident did not get to the bathroom in time.She urinated and had a bowel movement in her clothing.To prevent an accident in the dining room,the nurse makes the person stay in her room.This is:
A) Malpractice
B) Involuntary seclusion
C) Neglect
D) Physical abuse
Q3) You suspect that a nursing center resident is being abused.What should you do?
A) Tell the nurse.
B) Call the police.
C) Talk to the family.
D) Mind your own business.
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Q1) What is the best way to look professional at work?
A) Ask your friends to help you shop for a uniform.
B) Wear your favorite clothes to work.
C) Check yourself in the mirror before leaving for work.
D) Follow the agency's dress code.
Q2) Which of the following is a good example of keeping personal matters out of the workplace?
A) Carrying a personal pager
B) Asking a co-worker for lunch money
C) Using the agency's computer to check your e-mail
D) Making a doctor's appointment for your day off
Q3) Spending time with those who make you laugh can help you reduce and cope with stress.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Before leaving the unit for a break,you need to:
A) Use the restroom
B) Tell the nurse
C) Log off the computer
D) Turn off your pager or wireless phone
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Q1) A suffix is:
A) Placed at the beginning of a word
B) The main part of the word
C) Placed after a root
D) A shortened form of a word or phrase
Q2) The agency allows you to record on paper charts.Which is correct?
A) Pencil is preferred over ink.
B) Only agency-approved abbreviations are used.
C) Errors are erased.
D) All entries are signed with only your initials.
Q3) Communication is:
A) The verbal account of care and observations
B) The written account of care and observations
C) The medical record
D) The exchange of information
Q4) Hemo- means :
A) Artery
B) Heart
C) Vein
D) Blood
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Q1) Which step in the nursing process involves measuring if the goals set in the planning step were met?
A) Assessment
B) Planning
C) Implementation
D) Evaluation
Q2) Collecting information about a person is:
A) Assessment
B) Gossip
C) Implementation
D) Evaluation
Q3) Which is a symptom?
A) Noisy respirations
B) Pulse rate of 78
C) Cough
D) Tingling
Q4) Nursing diagnoses and medical diagnoses are the same.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) A concept that considers the whole person is called:
A) Religion
B) Culture
C) Comatose
D) Holism
Q2) A person is in a wheelchair.When communicating with the person,you should:
A) Lean on the wheelchair
B) Pat the person on the head
C) Speak directly to the person
D) Look over the person's head
Q3) Family and visitors:
A) Affect the person's quality of life
B) Visit in the afternoon and evening
C) Use effective communication techniques
D) Need a doctor's order to visit
Q4) Family and friends usually help meet the person's:
A) Physical needs.
B) Love and belonging needs
C) Self-actualization needs
D) Holism needs
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Q1) White blood cells:
A) Are needed for clotting
B) Carry oxygen and carbon dioxide
C) Protect the body against infection
D) Produce heat
Q2) The opening in the middle of the iris is the:
A) Sclera
B) Pupil
C) Cornea
D) Choroid
Q3) Urine is stored in the:
A) Ureters
B) Bladder
C) Penis
D) Urethra
Q4) Which is the working phase of the heart?
A) Bicuspid valve
B) Tricuspid valve
C) Systole
D) Diastole
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Q1) Three-year-olds know that there are two sexes.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Newborns have certain reflexes.Which reflex guides the baby's mouth to the nipple?
A) The sucking reflex
B) The rooting reflex
C) The Moro reflex
D) The grasp reflex
Q3) At what age do children start to lose their baby teeth?
A) 4 years
B) 6 years
C) 7 years
D) 8 years
Q4) Four-year-olds prefer the primary caregiver of the same sex.
A)True
B)False
Q5) School-age children are concerned about being well liked.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) The older person's ability to sense pain is:
A) Increased
B) Decreased
C) The same as a younger adult's
D) The same as a young child's
Q2) These statements are about retirement.Which is correct?
A) Some retired people do volunteer work or have part-time jobs.
B) Retired persons have fewer expenses.
C) Retirement is a burden because of not earning a paycheck.
D) Once a person has retired,he is not allowed to work again.
Q3) A quality nursing center must:
A) Have large gardens
B) Be Medicare-certified
C) Serve only older persons
D) Be near shopping and churches
Q4) Which helps prevent losses in bone and muscle strength?
A) Activity
B) Limited movement
C) A low-fat diet
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Q1) When checking the person's ID bracelet,you should:
A) Call the person by name
B) Use the MSDS
C) Touch the person
D) Shout so the person can hear you
Q2) Safe stretcher use involves which of the following?
A) Unlocking the wheels
B) Fastening safety straps
C) Lowering side rails
D) Leaving the person alone to provide for privacy
Q3) Which of the following will help prevent suffocation in infants and children?
A) Keeping plastic bags away from children
B) Positioning an infant on his or her stomach for sleep
C) Using pillows to position an infant
D) Tying a pacifier around a child's neck
Q4) Coma:
A) A state of being unaware of one's settings
B) Being able to respond to people,places,or things
C) Losing memory and the ability to think and reason
D) Paralysis

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Q1) After a person falls,you need to:
A) Complete an incident report
B) Check the person for injuries
C) Call the doctor
D) Keep the person in bed
Q2) Signal lights can help prevent falls.Which is correct?
A) The signal light must be within the person's reach.
B) The person is asked to use the signal light only at routine intervals.
C) Signal lights are answered as soon as you are free to answer them.
D) Signal lights are taken away from those who use them too often.
Q3) A person has balance problems.The person:
A) Is at risk for falls
B) Is taking medications
C) Will have memory problems
D) Has impaired hearing
Q4) A person has dizziness on standing.The person:
A) Is at risk for falls
B) Is taking medications
C) Will have memory problems
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Q1) It is a person's right to be free from restraint.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Restraints can be ordered:
A) After all other measures fail to protect the person
B) When the family requests them
C) To control or prevent a behavior
D) When the least restrictive method is available
Q3) A restraint is ordered.Which is the least likely to cause injuries?
A) Following the manufacturer's instructions.
B) Trying to get free from the restraint.
C) Keeping the restraint on the entire shift.
D) Using whatever restraint is available.
Q4) Jacket restraints:
A) Are applied with the opening in back
B) Can be worn backwards
C) Cross in back
D) Open at the side
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Q1) Soiled linen is:
A) Handled according to the agency's policies
B) Discarded
C) Sent home with the family
D) Washed in the person's room
Q2) Your sterile gloves tear after you put them on.You need to:
A) Keep them on so the nurse can finish the procedure
B) Remove them
C) Remove them,decontaminate your hands,and put on a new pair
D) Put a new pair on over the torn pair
Q3) Disposable goggles and face shields are:
A) cleaned for reuse.
B) Discarded after use
C) Labeled with the person's name and room number
D) Sterilized
Q4) Gloves are easier to put on:
A) At the start of your shift
B) When your hands are wet
C) When your hands are dry
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Q1) Good body mechanics involves which of the following?
A) Good posture and balance
B) Using your smallest muscles for work
C) Standing with your feet together for a narrow base of support
D) Using fair body alignnment
Q2) Regular position changes:
A) Help prevent pressure ulcers and contractures
B) Protect you from injury and falls
C) Cause discomfort and restlessness
D) Are not done unless ordered by the doctor
Q3) A resident is in bed.How often is the person repositioned?
A) At least every hour
B) At least every 2 hours
C) At least every 4 hours
D) At least every shift
Q4) A resident has the head of her bed elevated 60 degrees.This position is:
A) The supine position
B) Fowler's position
C) Sims' position
D) The prone position
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Q1) Before moving a person up in bed,you need to:
A) Put non-skid footwear on the person
B) Lock the bed wheels
C) Apply a transfer belt
D) Raise the head of the bed
Q2) The nursing center has a new mechanical lift.Which statement is correct?
A) If you used the old model,you know how to use the new one.
B) All mechanical lifts are the same.
C) You need to be trained in its use.
D) The new one is safer to use.
Q3) Moving the person from one place to another is:
A) A transfer
B) Logrolling
C) Lifting
D) Handling
Q4) To dangle means to:
A) Hang in the air
B) Sit on the side of the bed
C) Use a mechanical lift
D) Be transferred to a stretcher
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Q1) The nursing center has a new mechanical lift.Which statement is correct?
A) If you used the old model,you know how to use the new one.
B) All mechanical lifts are the same.
C) You need to be trained in its use.
D) The new one is safer to use.
Q2) When transferring the person,you should use good body mechanics.This includes which of the following?
A) Stand with good posture
B) Face the person's back
C) Bend your back,not your legs
D) Use your arms to do the work
Q3) A mechanical lift is used to transfer a patient to the wheelchair.Before using the lift,you need to:
A) Clean it
B) Read the manufacturer's instructions
C) Apply a transfer belt
D) Apply an assist device
Q4) For a lateral transfer,you should make sure the bed rails are down.
A)True
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Q1) What kind of lighting is cheerful to most people?
A) Bright lighting
B) Dim lighting
C) Soft lighting
D) Lighting that causes glares and shadows
Q2) You can reduce noise in health care agencies by doing which of the following?
A) Handling equipment carefully
B) Answering phones by the fourth ring
C) Speaking in a loud voice
D) Keeping equipment on silent mode at all times
Q3) These statements are about over-bed tables.Which is correct?
A) They can be used as a seat if lowered.
B) They can be used for storage of dentures.
C) You can place urinals and bedpans on them.
D) They are used for meals.
Q4) A resident has his call light on.When should you respond?
A) As soon as you know the call light is on
B) When the nurse tells you to
C) When you are near the room
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Q1) Which can be used as an assist device to transfer a person in bed?
A) Mattress pad
B) Bottom sheet
C) Plastic drawsheet
D) Cotton drawsheet
Q2) A clean,neat,wrinkle-free bed does which of the following?
A) Increases the person's comfort.
B) Helps prevent nightmares.
C) Aids in development of pressure ulcers.
D) Prevents incontinence.
Q3) A plastic trash bag can be used as a mattress protector.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A resident needed hospital care.The person will return to the nursing center by ambulance.What kind of bed should you make?
A) Closed bed
B) Open bed
C) Occupied bed
D) Surgical bed
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Q1) You are bathing a patient.You are ready to wash the person's arms,chest,and abdomen.Which do you wash first?
A) The far arm
B) The near arm
C) The chest
D) The abdomen
Q2) You need to bathe a person with dementia.Which is correct?
A) Decrease the room temperature before starting the bath.
B) Avoid telling the person what you are going to do.
C) Refrain from letting the person help.
D) Handle the person gently.
Q3) To meet a person's hygiene needs,you need to:
A) Follow the person's care plan
B) Review the person's medical record
C) Ask the person what to do
D) Check the person's ID bracelet
Q4) Infants do not need oral hygiene until the first tooth erupts.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) A center's electric shaver is used to shave several men.The shaver is cleaned:
A) Daily
B) Every shift
C) Before and after each use
D) After all the men are shaved
Q2) The nurse asks you to use a hair conditioner on a person's hair.To use the hair conditioner correctly,you must:
A) Follow the nurse's directions
B) Follow the directions on the container
C) Ask the person what to do
D) Rinse thoroughly
Q3) A person uses a medicated shampoo.What should you do with the shampoo after washing the person's hair?
A) Place it in the bedside stand.
B) Place it on the over-bed table.
C) Leave it in the bathroom.
D) Give it to the nurse.
Q4) Women in nursing centers may shave their legs and underarms.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) The loss of urine with exercise and certain movements is:
A) Overflow incontinence
B) Reflex incontinence
C) Urge incontinence
D) Stress incontinence
Q2) Which do men use for urinating?
A) Bedpans
B) Fracture pans
C) Urinals
D) Commodes
Q3) The loss of urine at predictable intervals when the bladder is full is:
A) Overflow incontinence
B) Stress incontinence
C) Reflex incontinence
D) Urinary incontinence
Q4) Which of the following causes the body to increase urine production?
A) Salt
B) Coffee
C) Exercise
D) Sodium
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Q1) You are going to apply a condom catheter.The catheter is:
A) Rolled onto the penis
B) Applied in a spiral fashion around the penis
C) Inserted into the urethra
D) Secured with adhesive tape
Q2) Catheters are used for which of the following purposes?
A) Promoting comfort for persons who are dying
B) A convenience for the staff
C) Allowing the person extra time for sleeping
D) Treating the cause of incontinence
Q3) A catheter is kept in the bladder by:
A) Taping it to the inner thigh
B) An inflated balloon near the catheter tip
C) A rubber band and safety pin
D) A clamp or clip
Q4) When giving catheter care,you need to clean:
A) Downward away from the meatus
B) Toward the meatus
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Q1) You report to the nurse that a resident is complaining of constipation.The nurse holds a care conference to discuss the person's care plan.The following measures are discussed.Which will relieve constipation?
A) Increasing the person's milk intake
B) Encouraging the person to lie down more
C) Offering the person tea and prune juice at breakfast
D) Doing a digital rectal examination
Q2) A resident complains of diarrhea.The person needs assistance with ambulation.When the person's call light is on,you need to:
A) Answer promptly
B) Go to the person as soon as you finish assisting another resident
C) Ask a co-worker to help you
D) Tell the nurse
Q3) Persons with ostomies manage their own care if able.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Ostomy pouches are disposed of by flushing them down the toilet.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) Older persons need fewer calories than younger people need.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Dysphagia is:
A) Difficulty swallowing
B) A decrease in the amount of water in body tissues
C) The swelling of body tissues with water
D) The backward flow of food from the stomach into the mouth
Q3) A high-fiber diet is ordered for:
A) Constipation and GI disorders
B) Diarrhea
C) Anemia
D) Liver and kidney disorders
Q4) A patient's coffee cup holds 250 mL.The person did not drink all the coffee.You measure that 75 mL of coffee remain.How much did the person drink?
A) 100 mL
B) 200 mL
C) 175 mL
D) 125 mL
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Q1) Persons receiving tube feedings are at risk for aspiration.You need to report which of the following to the nurse at once?
A) Complaints of headache
B) Coughing
C) Dry mouth
D) Pulse rate of 72
Q2) The risk of regurgitation is greatest with:
A) Naso-intestinal tubes
B) PEG tubes
C) Jejunostomy tubes
D) Gastrostomy tubes
Q3) You note bleeding from an IV insertion site.Which action is correct?
A) Tell the nurse at once.
B) Apply a dressing over the needle or catheter.
C) Clamp the IV tubing.
D) Discontinue the IV.
Q4) A feeding pump is used for a continuous tube feeding.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) The number of pulses felt in 1 minute is the:
A) Pulse
B) Pulse deficit
C) Pulse rate
D) Heartbeat
Q2) The amount of force exerted against the walls of an artery by the blood is the:
A) Blood pressure
B) Pulse deficit
C) Diastolic pressure
D) Systolic pressure
Q3) For an adult,which pulse rate is reported to the nurse at once?
A) 66
B) 74
C) 88
D) 110
Q4) Which pulse site is used for children under 2 years old?
A) The radial site
B) The apical site
C) The carotid site
D) The brachial site
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Q1) A contracture is:
A) A decrease in size or wasting away of tissue
B) The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle
C) The loss of muscle strength as a result of inactivity
D) A drop in blood pressure when the person stands
Q2) Which exercises are done to the ankle?
A) Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion
B) Abduction and adduction
C) Internal and external rotation
D) Radial and ulnar flexion
Q3) A patient has crutches.You need to do which of the following?
A) Teach the person how to use them.
B) Check the crutch tips to see if they are worn down or wet.
C) Make sure the bolts are loose.
D) Have the person wear socks.
Q4) Active-assistive range-of-motion exercises are done:
A) By the person
B) By a health team member
C) By the person with your help
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Q1) The nurse gives a patient a sleeping pill at bedtime.You know that sleeping pills:
A) Promote healthy sleep
B) Can interfere with REM sleep
C) Are given for emotional problems
D) Are given to prevent insomnia
Q2) Which are signs or symptoms of sleep deprivation?
A) Sweating,nausea,and vomiting
B) Regular pulse rate
C) Hyperactive response to questions and fast speech
D) Agitation,restlessness,and disorientation
Q3) Which of the following measures promotes rest?
A) Limiting visitation with caring family
B) Keeping the television on to provide background noise
C) Practicing relaxation methods
D) Having the person put on a hospital gown
Q4) Toddlers and preschoolers may not have the words to express pain.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) A resident is transferring to a different room.The nurse asks you to transfer the person.You can do which of the following?
A) Help the person pack.
B) Transport the person to the new room.
C) Discontinue all tubes and drains.
D) Bring the person's chart,care plan,and drugs.
Q2) You are admitting a new patient.To find out the person's name,you should:
A) Ask the person
B) Ask the family
C) Check the admission form
D) Check the care plan
Q3) Before you weigh a person,you need to have the person:
A) Drink a glass of water
B) Void
C) Have a bowel movement
D) Put on a robe and footwear
Q4) You introduce yourself to a new resident by name and title.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) A laryngeal mirror is used to examine the:
A) Vagina
B) Rectum
C) Mouth,teeth,and throat
D) Ears
Q2) Before helping a person assume an examination position,you must:
A) Tell the person not to worry
B) Explain how to assume the position
C) Drape the person
D) Raise the bed rails near you
Q3) A woman is in the lithotomy position.This means that she is:
A) Kneeling with her body resting on her knees and chest
B) Lying on her back with her legs together
C) Lying on her back,her knees are flexed,her hips are externally rotated,and her feet are in stirrups
D) Lying on her left side
Q4) An exam is done only with the person's consent.
A)True
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Q1) Which health team member orders what specimens to collect and the tests needed?
A) The RN
B) The LPN/LVN
C) The physical therapist
D) The doctor
Q2) Preservative from a 24-hour urine collection container splashed on your hand.You should do which of the following?
A) Wipe your hand off on your scrub top.
B) Soak your hand in warm soapy water for 20 minutes.
C) Tell the nurse what happened and check the MSDS.
D) Explain to the person's family what happened.
Q3) The nurse asks you to collect a 24-hour urine specimen.Which is correct?
A) No special measures are needed.
B) The perineal area is cleaned before collecting the specimen.
C) The first voiding is discarded.
D) The person voids twice.
Q4) A sterile lancet is used for skin punctures.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) The loss of feeling or sensation produced by a drug is:
A) Thrombus
B) Anesthesia
C) Pre-operative medication
D) Electrocardiogram
Q2) You are assisting with pre-operative care for a person with dentures.After providing denture care,which is correct?
A) Give the dentures to the person's family.
B) Store the dentures according to agency policy.
C) Place the dentures in the bedside stand.
D) Give the dentures to the nurse.
Q3) After surgery,leg exercises are done:
A) At least every 1 to 2 hours while the person is awake
B) Whenever the person has the energy to do them
C) Every 3 to 4 hours and whenever you have time
D) Twice every shift
Q4) You are responsible for obtaining the person's written consent for surgery.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) When observing a wound,you can do which of the following?
A) Culture the wound drainage.
B) Insert packing material into the wound.
C) Observe the surrounding skin.
D) Measure the wound's depth.
Q2) Which nutrient is needed for wound healing?
A) Fat
B) Carbohydrate
C) Protein
D) Sodium
Q3) The nurse weighs dressings before and after applying them.Why are they weighed?
A) To measure the amount of drainage.
B) To determine the phase of wound healing.
C) To get an accurate measurement of the person's weight.
D) To measure output.
Q4) To prevent skin tears,you need to:
A) Follow the person's care plan
B) Wear gloves
C) Position the person supine
D) Follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
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Q1) Which of the following prevents pressure on the tops of the legs and feet?
A) Bed cradle
B) Heel elevator
C) Egg crate-type pad
D) Flotation pad
Q2) Persons who are bedfast are repositioned at least every:
A) Hour
B) 1 to 2 hours
C) 3 to 4 hours
D) Shift
Q3) To prevent pressure ulcers,persons sitting in chairs need to shift their positions every:
A) 5 minutes.
B) 10 minutes.
C) 15 minutes.
D) 20 minutes.
Q4) A person can develop a pressure ulcer within 2 to 6 hours after the onset of pressure.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) Cold has which of the following effects?
A) Increasing blood flow
B) Increasing tissue swelling
C) Dilating blood vessels
D) Numbing the skin
Q2) Which complications can occur from cold applications?
A) Fever and cough
B) Pain and poor circulation
C) Friction and shearing
D) Edema and infection
Q3) Before applying dry heat or cold applications,you need to:
A) Measure water temperature
B) Cover the device
C) Show the person how to change the temperature
D) Set a timer
Q4) Heat and cold applications are applied for:
A) 5 to 10 minutes.
B) 10 to 15 minutes.
C) 15 to 20 minutes.
D) 20 to 25 minutes.
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Q1) What is measured during incentive spirometry?
A) The amount of oxygen in the blood
B) The amount of oxygen in hemoglobin
C) The amount of air inhaled
D) The amount of air exhaled
Q2) You are assisting a patient with deep-breathing and coughing exercises.For these exercises,the person can be positioned in which of the following ways?
A) Sims' position
B) Trendelenburg position
C) In a chair or dangling at the bedside
D) Orthopneic position
Q3) The earliest signs of hypoxia are:
A) Cyanosis,dyspnea,and increased pulse rate
B) Sitting and leaning forward
C) Restlessness,dizziness,and disorientation
D) Fatigue and agitation
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Q1) A person has a tracheostomy tube.To communicate with the person,you need to:
A) Follow the care plan
B) Provide paper and pencil
C) Check on them once per hour
D) Ask the family member to communicate for the person
Q2) The process of withdrawing or sucking up fluid is:
A) Hemoptysis
B) Sputum
C) Suction
D) Secretions
Q3) A surgically created opening into the trachea is:
A) Hemoptysis
B) Endotracheal
C) Tracheostomy
D) Pleural effusion
Q4) A suction cycle for an adult lasts:
A) 5 to 10 seconds.
B) 10 to 15 seconds.
C) 15 to 20 seconds.
D) 20 to 30 seconds.
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Q1) Which statement about the rehabilitation team is correct?
A) The team usually meets without the person and family.
B) The team meets occasionally to discuss the person's progress.
C) Nursing assistants are not considered to be a part of the rehabilitation team.
D) The person is part of the rehabilitation team.
Q2) A patient takes a long time getting dressed.What should you do?
A) Give the person time to complete the task.
B) Ask if you can help the person.
C) Report the problem to the nurse.
D) Time the person.Encourage the person to beat that time.
Q3) A resident is making slow progress in therapy.You see another nursing assistant laughing at the person.What should you do?
A) Tell the nurse.
B) Talk to your co-worker.
C) Ask if you can join in the fun.
D) Ignore the situation.
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Q1) Tinnitus is:
A) Dizziness
B) A ringing,roaring,hissing,or buzzing in the ears or head
C) A sign language
D) Hearing loss
Q2) Which statement about otitis media is correct?
A) It often begins with infections that cause sore throats or colds.
B) Permanent hearing loss does not occur.
C) Air builds up in the ear.
D) It is always acute.
Q3) A resident is blind.The person is moving about in the lounge.What should you do?
A) Ask if you can help the person.
B) Lead the person to the closest chair.
C) Assist the person back to his room.
D) Offer an arm and walk quickly ahead of the person.
Q4) A patient is not wearing his eyeglasses.Where should you store them?
A) At the nurses' station
B) In the top drawer of the bedside stand
C) In the person's closet
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Q1) An 80-year-old woman has undergone chemotherapy for cancer.She is at risk for shingles.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Stomatitis is inflammation of the:
A) Bladder
B) Nose
C) Mouth
D) Anus
Q3) Tumors that do not spread to other body parts and usually do not grow back when removed are:
A) Cancer
B) Malignant
C) Metastasis
D) Benign
Q4) Care of persons with AIDS involves which of the following?
A) Restricting visitors
B) Limiting activity
C) Encouraging total care to prevent transmission
D) Being a good listener
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Q1) Which statement about spinal cord injuries is correct?
A) Permanent damage always occurs.
B) Paraplegia or quadriplegia can result.
C) Rehabilitation is not usually necessary.
D) Thoracic injuries result in greater loss of function than cervical injuries do.
Q2) A resident fell in the shower and fractured his right hip.He is back at the nursing center after surgery to repair the hip.He is at risk for which of the following post-operative complications?
A) Respiratory complications,UTI,and thrombi in his leg veins
B) MS,CAD,and RA
C) Hemothorax,depression,and schizophrenia
D) Aspiration,paralysis,and metastasis
Q3) The greatest risk from osteoporosis is:
A) Fractures
B) Burns
C) Immobility
D) Pneumonia
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Q1) Hypertension is dangerous because it:
A) Is a contagious disease
B) Is a communicable disease
C) Can damage other organs
D) Cannot be treated
Q2) Which is a sign or symptom of angina?
A) Pain in the knees or feet
B) Pallor or feeling faint
C) Dysphagia
D) Aphasia
Q3) A person has chronic bronchitis.You expect which of the following signs and symptoms?
A) Dry,non-productive cough
B) Difficulty breathing
C) Barrel chest
D) Increased energy levels
Q4) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)recommends flu vaccine for persons 50 years of age and older.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) Hepatitis A is spread by:
A) Airborne droplets
B) Blood
C) The fecal-oral route
D) Direct contact
Q2) Hepatitis is:
A) A stomach disorder
B) Inflammation of the gallbladder
C) Inflammation of the liver
D) A bloodborne pathogen
Q3) Type 1 diabetes is treated with:
A) Daily insulin,healthy eating,and exercise
B) Estrogen therapy,healthy eating,and exercise
C) Testosterone therapy,healthy eating,and exercise
D) Healthy eating and exercise
Q4) A person has vomited.Which will promote comfort?
A) Oral hygiene
B) Turning and repositioning
C) Semi-Fowler's position
D) Assisting with elimination
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Q1) A resident has chronic renal failure.Which of the following would you want to include in the person's plan of care?
A) Measures to encourage fluids
B) Measures to prevent fluid loss
C) Measures to prevent burns
D) Measures to prevent pressure ulcers
Q2) The common causes of chronic renal failure are:
A) Tumors and infections
B) Hypertension and diabetes
C) Coronary artery disease and COPD
D) Severe allergic reactions and severe bleeding
Q3) This type of dialysis uses the lining of the abdominal cavity to remove waste and fluid from the blood.
A) Abdominal dialysis
B) Peritoneal dialysis
C) Hemodialysis
D) Gastric dialysis
Q4) An enlarged prostate can cause urinary problems in men.
A)True
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Q1) Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa occur mostly in:
A) Boys
B) Girls and women
C) Middle-aged men who are athletes
D) Middle-aged women after menopause
Q2) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)occurs:
A) After a terrifying ordeal
B) After taking illegal drugs
C) In persons with mental illness
D) In persons with dementia
Q3) According to Maslow's theory of basic needs,unmet needs at any age affect personality development.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following are healthy coping mechanisms?
A) Denial,displacement,and projection
B) Smoking
C) Exercising,playing music,and wanting to be alone
D) Fighting
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Q1) Which statement about depression is correct?
A) It is an uncommon in older persons.
B) Depression,aging,and some drug side effects have similar signs and symptoms.
C) Depression typically targets females more than males.
D) The person hallucinates and has attention problems.
Q2) A patient is confused.What would you anticipate would be a part of the patient's care plan?
A) Give the date and time when the person asks for it.
B) Stand from behind the person.
C) State your name and show your name tag.
D) Provide stimulation by rearranging the person's furniture and belongings.
Q3) A resident has AD.When providing for the person's basic needs,it is best to:
A) Give the person many choices
B) Complete the person's care as fast as possible
C) Have equipment ready for any procedure
D) Provide stimulation to distract the person
Q4) A person with AD may react to a caregiver or family member by screaming.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) A child has hydrocephalus.Which are likely to occur without treatment?
A) Intellectual disabilities and neurological damage
B) Spina bifida and epilepsy
C) Heart disease and paralysis
D) Autism and Down syndrome
Q2) Myelomeningocele is usually corrected with:
A) Drugs
B) Surgery
C) Physical therapy
D) A shunt
Q3) Which statement about persons with intellectual disabilities is correct?
A) Their reproductive organs do not develop.
B) They cannot control their sexual urges.
C) They have the right to protection from sexual abuse.
D) Sex and sexual issues are of limited concern.
Q4) Which statement about autism is correct?
A) It can be cured with early diagnosis.
B) With therapy,the person can learn to change or control behaviors.
C) Intellectual disabilities and seizures are uncommon.
D) The person is unable to develop social and work skills.
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Q1) A person who is bisexual is:
A) Unable to have an erection
B) Attracted to members of the other sex
C) Attracted to members of the same sex
D) Attracted to both sexes
Q2) Sexuality is:
A) The physical activities involving reproductive organs
B) The physical,emotional,social,cultural,and spiritual factors that affect feelings and attitudes about sex
C) Who a person is attracted to
D) Preferred sexual practices
Q3) Erectile dysfunction means that:
A) A woman cannot achieve an orgasm
B) Menstruation stops
C) A man cannot achieve an erection
D) A man needs to dress in women's clothing to become aroused
Q4) Sexuality is important throughout life.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) To promote the baby's safety,do which of the following?
A) Keep your fingernails long,but rounded.
B) Keep the baby cool.
C) Leave the baby on the changing table.
D) Keep one hand on the baby at all times.
Q2) You will bottle-feed a baby.Which is correct?
A) To warm the bottle,hold it under warm running tap water.
B) To test the temperature,sprinkle a few drops on the inside of the baby's mouth.
C) Feed the baby cold formula from the refrigerator.
D) A bottle can be propped in the baby's mouth if needed.
Q3) You are diapering a baby.Which will keep the baby safe?
A) Gather all needed supplies before you begin.
B) Place the baby on a soft surface.
C) Always keep both hands on a baby who is on a table.
D) If diaper pins are used,they face toward the baby's abdomen.
Q4) A new mother needs time for herself.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) Which statement about drug errors is correct?
A) An error occurs if the person takes the wrong drug.
B) An error occurs if the person takes a drug 5 minutes later than the scheduled time.
C) You should report any drug error that harmed the person to the nurse.
D) You need to complete an incident report only if the error caused harm.
Q2) When handling meat and poultry,you need to follow:
A) Care labels
B) Safe handling instructions
C) Standard Precautions
D) The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
Q3) ALRs usually offer:
A) 24-hour supervision and security.
B) Physical and occupational therapy
C) Home health care
D) Skilled nursing and rehabilitation
Q4) Criminal background and fingerprint checks are common staff requirements.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) A life-threatening sensitivity to an antigen is
A) A seizure
B) Respiratory arrest
C) Anaphylaxis
D) Cardiac arrest
Q2) For effective chest compressions,the person must be positioned:
A) In the recovery position
B) In Fowler's position
C) In the supine position on a hard,flat surface
D) On a firm mattress.
Q3) The Basic Life Support sequence for infants does not involve defibrillation.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Before starting chest compressions on an adult,you need to check for a pulse.What pulse site should you use?
A) The radial pulse
B) The apical pulse
C) The carotid pulse
D) The femoral pulse
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Q1) A patient is terminally ill.The person's pastor comes for a visit.What should you do?
A) Tell him that you need to give care in 10 minutes.
B) Provide privacy.
C) Ask if you can pray with him.
D) Ask what he/ believes about the afterlife.
Q2) In the Chinese culture,autopsy and disposal of the body are not prescribed by religion; however,donation of body parts is encouraged.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Rigor mortis means :
A) A diagnosis of death
B) After death
C) Before death
D) The stiffness of skeletal muscles that occurs after death
Q4) A patient is dying.Which will promote the person's comfort?
A) Reposition the person every shift.
B) Provide skin care and personal hygiene once per day.
C) Give back massages if the person asks for it.
D) Position the person in good alignment.
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Q1) During an in-person interview,it is appropriate to address the person by her first name so that you initiate a casual conversation.
A)True
B)False
Q2) You are in the waiting area before your interview.What should you do?
A) Sit quietly.
B) Eat your lunch.
C) Talk to the receptionist.
D) Look at things on the receptionist's desk.
Q3) You arrive at Fair Haven Nursing Center for an interview.What should you do first?
A) Stop in the restroom.
B) Get something to drink.
C) Give the receptionist your name.
D) Take a walk through the center.
Q4) A question on a job application does not apply to you.What should you do?
A) Write neatly.
B) Leave the space blank.
C) Write "N/A" in the space.
D) Write a brief response about why the questions do not apply.
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