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Course Introduction
Introduction to Health Care provides students with a foundational understanding of the healthcare system, exploring the roles of various healthcare professionals, the organization and delivery of health services, and key concepts in patient care, ethics, and communication. The course examines current trends, challenges, and legal issues in health care, fostering an appreciation for the multidisciplinary nature of the field. Through case studies and interactive activities, students will develop essential skills and knowledge needed for success in healthcare environments.
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Mosbys Textbook for Long Term Care Nursing Assistants 6th Edition by Sorrentino
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Chapter 1: Working in Long-Term Care
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Q1) Who has the most authority in a nursing service department?
A)Nurse manager
B)Charge nurse
C)Staff nurse
D)Director of nursing
Answer: D
Q2) What must a nursing center have to operate and provide care?
A)A certificate
B)Accreditation
C)Policies and procedures
D)A license
Answer: D
Q3) An RN is responsible for the person's total care.This is
A)Team nursing
B)Primary nursing
C)Functional nursing
D)Patient-focused care
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Resident Rights
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Q1) Before entering a person's room,you should
A)Get the person's attention
B)Knock on the door and wait to be asked in
C)Check to see if the person has visitors
D)Check to see if the person is in the bathroom
Answer: B
Q2) The resident can visit with family and friends in private.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Courteous and dignified resident care includes all of the following except
A)Shaving the person
B)Providing extra clothing for warmth
C)Making sure that the person is neat and clean
D)Inspecting the person's drawers and closets
Answer: D
Q4) You are responsible for protecting the resident's rights.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: The Nursing Assistant in Long-Term Care
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Q1) Which of the following indicates what your employer expects?
A)Your job description
B)The state nurse practice act
C)OBRA
D)Code of ethics
Answer: A
Q2) The duty or obligation to perform some act or function is
A)Accountability
B)Responsibility
C)Defamation
D)Malpractice
Answer: B
Q3) Before a nurse delegates a task to you,the nurse must know all of the following except
A)The tasks included in your job description
B)If you are willing to perform the task
C)What was taught in your education program
D)What tasks your state allows nursing assistants to perform
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Ethics and Laws
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Q1) In domestic abuse,the abuser is a
A)Caregiver
B)Family member
C)Neighbor
D)Partner
Q2) Knowledge of right conduct and wrong conduct is
A)Ethics
B)Torts
C)Civil law
D)Public law
Q3) Threatening to touch a person's body without that person's consent is
A)Assault
B)Battery
C)Invasion of privacy
D)Defamation
Q4) Touching a person without that person's consent is
A)Assault
B)Battery
C)Invasion of privacy
D)Libel
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Chapter 5: Work Ethics
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Q1) Work ethics means
A)Trusting others with personal information
B)Being polite and considerate
C)Behavior in the workplace
D)Right and wrong conduct
Q2) You have a tattoo.You should
A)Have it removed
B)Wear uniforms that allow it to be seen
C)Cover it
D)Show it to residents
Q3) You can share information about a resident with
A)The family
B)Co-workers
C)The nurse
D)Visitors
Q4) To look professional at work
A)Follow the center's dress code
B)Wear your favorite clothes
C)Keep your nails polished
D)Wear shoes that are in style
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Chapter 6: Communicating With the Health Team
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Q1) "Myo" means
A)Spinal cord
B)Eye
C)Muscle
D)Straight,normal,correct
Q2) The suffix "-phagia" means
A)The study of B)Destruction of C)Disease
D)Swallowing
Q3) "Gluco" means
A)Woman
B)Water
C)Stone
D)Sweetness
Q4) You have access to the center's computer system.Which is correct?
A)You can use another person's password to open e-mail.
B)You can use the computer to send personal e-mail.
C)You can use the computer to send confidential information to the nurse.
D)You can change your password according to center policy.
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Chapter 7: Assisting With the Nursing Process
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Q1) A nursing intervention
A)Requires a doctor's order
B)Is a nursing action or a nursing measure
C)Is the same as a nursing diagnosis
D)Is the same as the comprehensive care plan
Q2) Information that you can see,hear,feel,or smell is
A)The nursing diagnosis
B)Observation
C)Objective data
D)Subjective data
Q3) Goals are set during the planning step of the nursing process.Which is incorrect?
A)A goal is that which is desired by the health team as a result of nursing care.
B)Goals are aimed at the person's highest level of well-being and function.
C)Goals promote health and prevent health problems.
D)Goals promote rehabilitation.
Q4) The resident has the right to take part in his or her care planning.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Understanding the Resident
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Q1) You want to make sure that a resident understands what you said.You should
A)Assume that the person understands
B)Assume that the person is confused and disoriented
C)Respect the person's culture and religion
D)Ask questions to see if the person understands
Q2) Generally,persons needing complete care in nursing centers
A)Know who and where they are,the year,and time of day
B)Can tell you what they want or need
C)Are very disabled and confused and disoriented
D)Need only physical and occupational therapy to function
Q3) Which conveys comfort,caring,and reassurance?
A)Body language
B)Gestures
C)Posture
D)Touch
Q4) Verbal communication uses
A)Written or spoken words
B)Body language
C)Needs
D)Culture
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Chapter 9: Body Structure and Function
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Q1) Red blood cells are bright red when they are saturated with A)Oxygen
B)Carbon dioxide
C)Hemoglobin
D)Plasma
Q2) The stomach is located in the _____ of the abdominal cavity.
A)Upper left part
B)Upper right part
C)Lower right part
D)Middle
Q3) Which bones bear the body's weight?
A)Long bones
B)Short bones
C)Flat bones
D)Irregular bones
Q4) Which vessels carry blood away from the heart?
A)Arteries
B)Capillaries
C)Veins
D)Venules
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Chapter 10: The Older Person
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Q1) Which statement is correct?
A)Individuals age at the same rate.
B)Most older people need nursing center care.
C)Many older people enjoy a sexually satisfying life.
D)Aging is a disease.
Q2) A quality nursing center must
A)Have large gardens
B)Meet OBRA requirements
C)Serve only older persons
D)Be near shopping and churches
Q3) Musculoskeletal changes result in all of the following except
A)Loss of height
B)Loss of strength
C)Decreased mobility
D)Less joint pain and stiffness
Q4) Older people usually need a shower or bath
A)Every day
B)Every other day
C)Twice a week
D)Once a week
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Chapter 11: Sexuality
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Q1) You hear an alert and oriented male resident make a sexual comment to a female resident.The female resident appears embarrassed and uncomfortable.What should you do?
A)Tell the male resident to behave.
B)Nothing;it is none of your business.
C)Tell the nurse at once.
D)Call the male resident's family.
Q2) A female resident with Alzheimer's disease is undressing and fondling her breasts in the activity room.What should you do?
A)Check her care plan.
B)Assist her to her room.
C)Call for the nurse.
D)Restrain her.
Q3) A person becomes sexually aroused by dressing in the clothes of the other sex.The person is a
A)Homosexual
B)Lesbian or gay man
C)Transsexual
D)Transvestite
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Chapter 12: Safety
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Q1) Paralysis and loss of sensory function in the legs is
A)Hemiplegia
B)Quadriplegia
C)Suffocation
D)Paraplegia
Q2) You are alone at the nurses' station.A visitor arrives who is angry and agitated.The visitor is threatening you.You should
A)Use the panic button if one is available
B)Run as fast as you can
C)Stand near the person
D)Use your thumbs to attack the person's eyes
Q3) Infections are caused by
A)Chronic illness
B)Disability
C)Aging
D)Microorganisms
Q4) You should never self-administer abdominal thrusts.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Preventing Falls
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Q1) Which is correct about needing to transfer a resident using a transfer belt?
A)The excess strap is left dangling.
B)The belt is applied over clothing.
C)The belt is applied over the breasts.
D)The buckle is positioned over the person's spine.
Q2) After a person falls,you need to
A)Provide a walking aid
B)Call for the nurse
C)Call the family
D)Call the doctor
Q3) The health team must help prevent falls.If necessary,the health team can interfere with a person's right to personal choice.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The person that has dizziness on standing
A)Is at risk for falls
B)Is taking medications
C)Will have memory problems
D)Needs to use hand rails
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Chapter 14: Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use
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Q1) Before applying a restraint,the person must be
A)Sitting
B)Lying down
C)In good alignment
D)Resting quietly
Q2) A resident has a wrist restraint.Which of the following is especially important to report to the nurse?
A)Why the restraint was applied
B)The person's temperature
C)The person's respiratory rate
D)If you felt a pulse in the restrained extremity
Q3) Which statement about restraint alternatives is correct?
A)They are part of the person's care plan.
B)They require a doctor's order.
C)The least restrictive method is required.
D)They prevent or control a behavior.
Q4) It is appropriate to use a small amount of force to apply a restraint.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Preventing Infection
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Q1) A gown used for isolation precautions is removed
A)Before leaving the room
B)After leaving the room
C)After care is completed
D)In the dirty utility room
Q2) The process of becoming unclean is
A)Asepsis
B)Contamination
C)Sterilization
D)Disinfection
Q3) You have on sterile gloves.You can touch anything
A)Above your waist
B)Below your waist
C)In the sterile field
D)On your work surface
Q4) Bloodborne pathogens exit the body through the
A)Blood
B)Respiratory system
C)Urinary tract
D)Reproductive system
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Chapter 16: Body Mechanics
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Q1) Before re-positioning a person,you need all of the following information from the nurse and the care plan except
A)Position limits ordered by the doctor
B)How often to turn and re-position the person
C)When to wash your hands
D)What skin care measures and exercises to perform
Q2) The nurse asks you to position a resident in the lateral position.This position is the
A)Side-lying position
B)Sitting position
C)Back-lying position
D)Dorsal recumbent position
Q3) Using the body in an efficient and careful way is
A)Body mechanics
B)Base of support
C)Ergonomics
D)Posture
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Chapter 17: Safe Resident Handling, Moving, and Transfers
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Q1) Some underpads are used as assist devices.For a safe lift,the underpad must
A)Be strong enough to support the person's weight
B)Extend from the person's shoulders to above the knees
C)Be 2 feet wide
D)Be a disposable,single-use underpad
Q2) Before moving a person in bed,you need all of the following information from the nurse and the care plan except
A)How to use body mechanics
B)What procedure to use
C)Position limits or restrictions
D)If the person uses bed rails
Q3) The nurse asks you to dangle a resident.Before you do so,you need all of the following information except
A)Which side is strong and which side is weak
B)How long the person needs to dangle
C)How to use good body mechanics
D)What observations to report and record
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Chapter 18: The Residents Unit
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Q1) Which statement about resident closets is incorrect?
A)The center must provide each person with closet space.
B)The person must have free access to the closet and its contents.
C)Two residents can share the same closet space.
D)Closet space includes shelves and a clothes rack.
Q2) Which is not a safety feature of resident bathrooms?
A)Towel racks
B)Grab bars
C)Raised toilet seats
D)The signal light
Q3) Semi-Fowler's position is when the
A)Bed is flat
B)Head of the bed is raised 30 degrees
C)Head of the bed is raised,and the foot of the bed is lowered
D)Head of the bed is lowered,and the foot of the bed is raised
Q4) You have just finished a cigarette.Before going to a resident,you must
A)Extinguish the cigarette
B)Put your smoking materials away
C)Practice hand washing
D)Put on clean gloves
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Chapter 19: Bedmaking
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Q1) A resident brought a pillow from home.Which statement is correct?
A)The person needs to bring a pillowcase too.
B)The person must use a pillow provided by the nursing center.
C)The person has the right to use the pillow.
D)The pillow must have a safety check by the maintenance department.
Q2) The top sheet is placed on the bed correctly if
A)The hem-stitching is down
B)The hem-stitching faces outward
C)The top edge is even with the bottom of the mattress
D)It completely covers the plastic drawsheet
Q3) Clean linens are placed
A)On the floor
B)On top of dirty linens
C)Under dirty linens
D)On a clean surface
Q4) A resident has a closed bed.How can you make an open bed for the person?
A)Remove the linens.
B)Make a cuff with the top sheet,blanket,and bedspread.
C)Fold top linens to the foot of the bed.
D)Fold top linens to the side of the bed.
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Chapter 20: Hygiene
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Q1) Morning care is
A)AM care
B)Given before breakfast
C)Given after breakfast
D)Given before lunch
Q2) You were assigned to give a resident a shower.You gave the person a shower.You did not record the shower.It is assumed that you gave the shower.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A resident does not wear her lower denture for sleep.What should you do with the lower denture?
A)Store it in the denture cup filled with hot water.
B)Store it in the denture cup filled with cool water.
C)Put it in the top drawer of her bedside stand.
D)Wrap it in a napkin and set it on the overbed table within her reach.
Q4) You need to check a resident's dentures for
A)Rough,sharp,or chipped areas
B)Bleeding
C)Dryness,cracks,and swelling
D)Irritation or white patches
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Chapter 21: Grooming
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Q1) Fingernails are
A)Cut with a scissors
B)Clipped in a rounded shape
C)Clipped straight across
D)Always clipped by an RN
Q2) Dirty feet,socks,or stockings can harbor microbes and cause
A)Foot odors
B)Blisters
C)Foot injuries
D)Gangrene
Q3) Brushing and combing hair are done
A)During early morning care
B)During morning care
C)During afternoon care
D)Whenever needed
Q4) When giving nail and foot care,the feet usually soak for _____ minutes.
A)5 to 10
B)10 to 15
C)15 to 20
D)20 to 25
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Chapter 22: Urinary Elimination
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Q1) The loss of urine in response to a sudden,urgent need to void is _____ incontinence.
A)Overflow
B)Reflex
C)Urge
D)Stress
Q2) Which statement about incontinence is incorrect?
A)It affects the person psychologically and emotionally.
B)A catheter is needed.
C)Good skin care is needed.
D)Dry garments and linens are needed.
Q3) Drainage bags are emptied and measured at all of the following times except
A)At the beginning of every shift
B)When changing from a leg bag to a drainage bag
C)When changing from a drainage bag to a leg bag
D)When the bag is becoming full
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Chapter 23: Bowel Elimination
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Q1) When is the best time to change an ostomy pouch?
A)Before breakfast
B)After breakfast
C)After the evening meal
D)Before bedtime
Q2) Which statement about colostomies is incorrect?
A)The person wears a pouch to collect feces and flatus.
B)Stool consistency depends on the colostomy site.
C)The more colon remaining,the more liquid the stool.
D)Good skin care is necessary because feces irritate the skin.
Q3) You are emptying an ostomy pouch.Which is correct?
A)The belt is removed.
B)The pouch is removed.
C)The drain at the top is opened.
D)The drain at the bottom is opened.
Q4) A resident has finished defecating.Which will not promote the person's comfort?
A)Assist with perineal care as necessary.
B)Dispose of feces promptly.
C)Assist the person with hand washing.
D)Give the person a suppository.
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Chapter 24: Nutrition and Fluids
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Q1) A person is on a high-calorie diet.Which is correct?
A)This is a high-protein diet.
B)There are dietary increases in all foods.
C)The person eats only snacks.
D)Calorie intake is increased to 2500 calories a day.
Q2) Which vitamin is needed for resistance to infection?
A)K
B)C
C)D
D)Folic acid
Q3) You are feeding a resident.You need to serve foods with a A)Fork
B)Spoon
C)Knife
D)Straw
Q4) Which foods are not allowed on a clear-liquid diet?
A)Custard,eggnog,and plain ice cream
B)Water,tea,and coffee
C)Clear fruit juices and fat-free clear broth
D)Hard candy and Popsicles
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Chapter 25: Nutritional Support and Iv Therapy
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Q1) Who checks tube placement before a tube feeding is given?
A)RN
B)Doctor
C)Dietitian
D)Nursing assistant
Q2) A doctor inserts which type of feeding tube with an endoscope?
A)PEG tube
B)NG tube
C)Jejunostomy tube
D)Naso-duodenal tube
Q3) A person is receiving hyperalimentation.Which is correct?
A)You can start the IV.
B)You can regulate the flow rate.
C)You decide what amount to give.
D)You are never responsible for hyperalimentation.
Q4) The alarm is sounding on an IV infusion pump.Which action is correct?
A)Tell the nurse at once.
B)Turn off the pump.
C)Change the controls on the pump.
D)Unplug the pump.
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Chapter 26: Exercise and Activity
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Q1) External rotation is turning a joint
A)Outward
B)Inward
C)Downward
D)Upward
Q2) All of the following are signs and symptoms of orthostatic hypotension except
A)Dizziness and weakness
B)A brief loss of consciousness
C)A drop in blood pressure
D)Spots before the eyes
Q3) How far should you walk a person?
A)As far as the person can tolerate
B)As far as directed by the nurse and the care plan
C)Down the hall and back to the room
D)As far as the person chooses
Q4) Active range-of-motion exercises are done
A)By the person
B)By a health team member
C)By the person with your help
D)With a trapeze
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Chapter 27: Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
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Q1) Why is pain usually worse at night?
A)It is dark outside.
B)There are fewer distractions and the person has more time to think.
C)Fewer people are around to explain treatments and therapies.
D)Nighttime influences a person's cultural responses to pain.
Q2) Acute pain is
A)Felt suddenly
B)Felt in a body part that is no longer there
C)Felt at the site of tissue damage and in nearby areas
D)Constant or occurs on and off
Q3) A resident complains of pain.Which will not help you collect information about the person's pain?
A)Ask if the pain is mild,moderate,or severe.
B)Ask the person what factors cause the pain.
C)Check the person's vital signs.
D)Give the person drugs to relieve the pain.
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Chapter 28: Oxygen Needs
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Q1) You are not responsible for oxygen therapy because
A)Oxygen is a fire hazard
B)Nursing assistants do not give drugs
C)A doctor's order is needed
D)It is not part of your training
Q2) You are assisting a resident with incentive spirometry.Which action is incorrect?
A)The person inhales through a mouthpiece.
B)The person takes a slow,deep breath until the balls rise to the desired height.
C)The person holds his or her breath for 3 to 6 seconds.
D)The person exhales through the mouthpiece.
Q3) The amount of hemoglobin containing oxygen is
A)Hypoxia
B)Hypoxemia
C)Oxygen concentration
D)Alveolar-capillary exchange
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Chapter 29: Respiratory Support and Therapies
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Q1) A resident has chest tubes.You are assisting the nurse with the person's care.You can do all of the following except
A)Turn and re-position the person according to the care plan
B)Assist with incentive spirometry as directed
C)Assist with deep breathing and coughing as directed
D)Empty the bottles at the end of your shift
Q2) Suctioning is done
A)Every hour
B)Every 2 hours
C)Every 4 hours
D)As needed
Q3) An alarm sounds on a mechanical ventilator.What should you do first?
A)Shut off the alarm.
B)Reset the alarm.
C)Tell the nurse.
D)Check to see if the tube is attached to the ventilator.
Q4) If not done correctly,suctioning can cause serious harm.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 30: Assisted Living
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Q1) Who plans,organizes,and conducts activity programs?
A)The nurse
B)Resident groups
C)An activities director
D)The family
Q2) You are washing eating and cooking utensils.Which do you wash first?
A)Pots and pans
B)Silverware
C)Glasses
D)Plates and bowls
Q3) All of the following prevents damage to laundry except
A)Wearing gloves
B)Emptying pockets
C)Fastening closures
D)Using the correct washing and drying temperatures and cycles
Q4) Assisted living offers a setting that
A)Has a swimming pool,sauna,and golf course
B)Offers independence and companionship
C)Is resort-like
D)Provides therapies and nursing service
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Chapter 31: Measuring Vital Signs
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Q1) The period of heart muscle contraction is
A)Bradycardia
B)Tachycardia
C)Systole
D)Diastole
Q2) A resident is 55 years old.The person needs rehabilitation after hip replacement surgery.You take the person's tympanic membrane temperature.Which measurement is normal?
A)98.6° F
B)99.0° F
C)98.0° F
D)97.6° F
Q3) You are taking an oral temperature with a glass thermometer.How long do you leave the thermometer in place?
A)1 minute
B)2 minutes
C)2 to 3 minutes
D)5 to 10 minutes
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Chapter 32: Assisting With the Physical Examination
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Q1) You ask the person to urinate before a physical exam.Why is this necessary?
A)So the examiner can feel abdominal organs
B)So the exam is not interrupted with the need to urinate
C)To obtain a urine specimen
D)To measure output
Q2) A female resident is ready for a male doctor to do the exam.You are a female.What should you do?
A)Leave the room.
B)Stay in the room.
C)Open the door.
D)Remove the drape.
Q3) The following were used during the exam.Which can you discard?
A)Paper drapes
B)Otoscope
C)Speculum
D)Ophthalmoscope tips
Q4) An exam is done only with the person's consent.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 33: Collecting and Testing Specimens
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Q1) Melena is
A)The excessive formation of gas in the stomach and intestines
B)Gas or air in the stomach or intestines
C)A black,tarry stool
D)Excreted feces
Q2) The nurse asks you to test a stool specimen for occult blood.You know that occult blood
A)Can be seen
B)Means a black,tarry stool
C)Is hidden or unseen
D)Is dark red
Q3) Hematuria means
A)Sugar in the urine
B)Blood in the urine
C)A scant amount of urine
D)Difficult or painful urination
Q4) A stool specimen must not be contaminated with urine.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 34: Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges
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Q1) You introduce yourself to a new resident.You also say that you are a A)Nurse
B)Nursing assistant
C)Member of the health team
D)Member of the nursing team
Q2) A new resident is ambulatory.Which is incorrect?
A)Leave the bed closed.
B)Lower the bed to its lowest horizontal position.
C)Raise the bed rails.
D)Attach the signal light to the bed linens.
Q3) A resident wants to leave the nursing center.The doctor has not written a discharge order.What should you do?
A)Let the person leave.The person has the right to make personal choices.
B)Call the doctor.
C)Call the person's family.
D)Tell the nurse.
Q4) A resident objects to a transfer or a discharge.An ombudsman makes sure that the person's best interests are considered.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 27: Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
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Q1) A person has a cold application.You must be alert for all of these signs and symptoms except
A)Blisters
B)Pale,white,or gray skin
C)Shivering
D)Nausea and vomiting
Q2) When applying heat or cold applications,which is incorrect?
A)Know how to use the equipment.
B)Expose only the application site.
C)Place the signal light within the person's reach.
D)Let the person choose the application site.
Q3) A compress is
A)Wrapping a body part with a wet or dry application
B)Immersing the body part in water
C)A dry application
D)A soft pad applied over a body area
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Q1) Persons at risk for pressure ulcers are re-positioned at least every
A)Hour
B)1 to 2 hours
C)4 hours
D)Shift
Q2) Early signs of pressure ulcers include all of the following except
A)Red,blue,or purple skin
B)Tingling in the area
C)Pain or burning in the area
D)Cracked and peeling skin
Q3) Older persons are at risk for skin breakdown for all of the following reasons except A)Age-related changes in the skin
B)Decreased calcium levels
C)Chronic disease
D)Fragile and weak capillaries
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Chapter 37: Hearing, Speech, and Vision Problems
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Q1) Another term for expressive aphasia is _____aphasia.
A)Broca's
B)Mixed
C)Wernicke's
D)Global
Q2) Which statement about otitis media is incorrect?
A)It often begins with infections that cause sore throats or colds.
B)Permanent hearing loss can occur.
C)Fluid builds up in the ear.
D)It is always acute.
Q3) A resident is blind.You are assisting the person with ambulation.Which action is unsafe?
A)Telling the person when you are coming to a curb or steps
B)Telling the person when to step up or down
C)Having the person walk slightly behind you
D)Using phrases like "over here" or "over there"
Q4) Hearing,speech,and vision are important for safety and security.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 38: Cancer, Immune System, and Skin Disorders
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Q1) Persons with AIDS develop other diseases because
A)Their immune systems are damaged
B)They practice unprotected sex
C)They share needles and syringes
D)They have a reduced blood supply
Q2) A resident is dying of cancer.Which program might be helpful to the person and the person's family?
A)Rehabilitation
B)Subacute care
C)Hospice
D)Group therapy
Q3) Which factor does not increase the likelihood of cancer?
A)Tobacco use
B)A family history of certain types of cancer
C)A healthy diet
D)Exposure to the sun
Q4) Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 39: Nervous System and Musculo-Skeletal Disorders
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Q1) A resident has rheumatoid arthritis.The person's care plan includes the following.Which should you question?
A)Encourage exercise when fever is present.
B)Turn and re-position every 2 hours.
C)Use trochanter rolls for alignment and positioning.
D)Provide self-help devices as directed by the health team.
Q2) A resident has osteoarthritis.The person is most likely to have joint stiffness with
A)Rest and lack of motion
B)Exercise
C)Weight-bearing
D)Joint motion
Q3) A resident is in traction.How should you position the person?
A)Prone
B)Semi-Fowler's position
C)Orthopneic position
D)As directed
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Chapter 40: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders
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Q1) Which statement about the pain of myocardial infarction is incorrect?
A)It is usually sudden,severe,and on the left side.
B)It is often described as crushing,stabbing,or squeezing.
C)It may radiate to the neck,jaw,teeth,shoulder,and arm.
D)It is relieved by rest and nitroglycerin.
Q2) A person has chronic bronchitis.You expect all of the following signs and symptoms except
A)Productive cough,possibly with pus
B)Difficulty breathing
C)Barrel chest
D)Fatigue
Q3) Hypertension is dangerous because it
A)Is a contagious disease
B)Is a communicable disease
C)Can damage other organs
D)Cannot be treated
Q4) A resident has TB.Isolation precautions are needed.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 41: Digestive and Endocrine Disorders
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Q1) Which is a risk factor for diverticulosis?
A)Being over 60 years old
B)A high-fiber diet
C)Diarrhea
D)Being overweight
Q2) Which type of diabetes is most common in children and young adults?
A)Type 1
B)Type 2
C)Gestational
D)Situational
Q3) A resident is vomiting.Which action is incorrect?
A)Follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
B)Offer the person a carbonated beverage.
C)Prevent aspiration by turning the person's head to the side.
D)Observe vomitus for color,odor,and undigested food.
Q4) Hepatitis A is spread by
A)Airborne droplets
B)Blood
C)The fecal-oral route
D)Direct contact
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Chapter 42: Urinary and Reproductive Disorders
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Q1) Pyelonephritis means
A)An inflammation of the kidney pelvis
B)Kidney stones
C)A bladder infection
D)Pus in the urine
Q2) A resident has chronic renal failure.The person's care plan includes the following.Which should you question?
A)Measures to encourage fluids
B)Measures to prevent injury and bleeding
C)Measures to prevent itching
D)Measures to prevent pressure ulcers
Q3) The person with kidney stones is encouraged to drink fluids.The person needs to drink _____ ml per day.
A)1000 to 2000
B)2000 to 3000
C)3000 to 4000
D)4000 to 5000
Q4) An enlarged prostate can cause urinary problems in men.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 43: Mental Health Problems
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Q1) Stress is
A)A mental illness or mental disorder
B)The response or change in the body caused by any emotional,physical,social,or economic factor
C)Any emotional,physical,social,or economic factor that causes stress
D)Not being able to view or interpret reality correctly
Q2) The highest rate of suicide was among which group?
A)African-American men
B)White men
C)White women
D)Asian women
Q3) A stressor is
A)A mental illness or mental disorder
B)The response or change in the body caused by any emotional,physical,social,or economic factor
C)Any factor that causes stress
D)Not being able to view or interpret reality correctly
Q4) The effects of alcohol vary with age.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 44: Confusion and Dementia
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Q1) A resident has AD.Which of the following is probably not caused by AD?
A)Forgetting names
B)Cursing or swearing
C)Having poor judgment
D)Having a fever
Q2) A person has AD.Which of the following can offer the person's daughter support and encouragement?
A)The sandwich generation
B)OBRA
C)An Alzheimer's support group
D)The American Dementia Association
Q3) Confused and demented behaviors are often hard to handle.Therefore,persons who are confused or have AD are at risk for
A)Restraint use
B)Infection
C)Falls and other injuries
D)Abuse,mistreatment,and neglect
Q4) Proper use of validation therapy requires special training.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 45: Developmental Disabilities
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Q1) A developmental disability is
A)A disability that occurs before 22 years of age
B)A chronic condition produced by temporary changes in the brain's electrical function
C)The uncontrolled contractions of skeletal muscles
D)The violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscle groups
Q2) The goal for persons with developmental disabilities is to
A)Live in an apartment without support of others
B)Receive needed care in a nursing center
C)Be independent to the extent possible
D)Be able to support themselves financially
Q3) Persons with developmental disabilities do not have the same rights as every other United States citizen because they do not understand these rights.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Children with Down syndrome are often born with
A)Heart defects
B)Spina bifida
C)Cerebral palsy
D)Paralysis
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Chapter 46: Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care
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Q1) Rehabilitation often takes longer for A)Teenagers
B)Young adults
C)Middle-aged adults
D)Older persons
Q2) Why is privacy important during rehabilitation?
A)It protects the person's dignity and promotes self-respect.
B)It is required by OBRA.
C)It is a matter of personal choice.
D)It prevents abuse and mistreatment.
Q3) Which statement about the rehabilitation team is incorrect?
A)The team usually meets without the person and family.
B)The team meets regularly to discuss the person's progress.
C)Nursing assistants are part of the rehabilitation team.
D)The person is part of the rehabilitation team.
Q4) The goal for a prosthesis is to be like the missing body part in function and appearance.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 47: Basic Emergency Care
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Q1) A person is in sudden cardiac arrest.Which statement is incorrect?
A)Brain and organ damage will occur within minutes.
B)Unless breathing and circulation are restored,permanent brain damage occurs.
C)Heart disease is a common cause.
D)The Heimlich maneuver is necessary.
Q2) A person is in respiratory arrest.What will happen if breathing is not restored?
A)Cardiac arrest will occur.
B)The person will have a seizure.
C)The person will have a stroke.
D)The person will go into shock.
Q3) Which is not a major sign of sudden cardiac arrest?
A)No breathing
B)No pulse
C)No response
D)No blood pressure
Q4) Hemorrhage is
A)When the heart and breathing stop without warning
B)The sudden loss of consciousness from an inadequate blood supply to the brain
C)The excessive loss of blood in a short time
D)A condition that results when organs and tissues do not get enough blood
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Q1) As death nears,hearing is one of the first functions lost.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The right to privacy and the right to be treated with dignity and respect do not apply after death.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A resident is terminally ill.The person's pastor comes for a visit.What should you do?
A)Tell them that you need to give care in 10 minutes.
B)Provide privacy.
C)Ask if you can pray with them.
D)Ask what they believe about the afterlife.
Q4) A resident is dying.The person has trouble breathing.Which position will the person most likely prefer?
A)Prone
B)Supine
C)Dorsal recumbent
D)Semi-Fowler's
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