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Long-Term Care Nursing Assistant introduces students to the fundamental principles and practical skills required to provide care for individuals in long-term care facilities. The course covers the role and responsibilities of nursing assistants, patient rights, communication techniques, infection control, basic nursing procedures, and support for residents emotional and physical well-being. Emphasis is placed on providing compassionate, person-centered care to elderly populations and individuals with chronic health conditions or disabilities, while adhering to safety standards and ethical guidelines. Through classroom instruction and hands-on practice, students develop the knowledge and competencies necessary to assist licensed nursing staff and enhance the quality of life for those in long-term care settings.
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Mosbys Textbook for Nursing Assistants 9th Edition by Sorrentino
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Q1) An acute illness is:
A) A sudden illness from which a person is expected to recover.
B) An ongoing illness for which there is no known cure.
C) An illness that is slow or gradual in onset.
D) An illness for which there is no reasonable expectation of recovery.
Answer: A
Q2) Who is responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries?
A) The physician.
B) The nurse practitioner.
C) RNs.
D) Physician's assistant.
Answer: A
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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Q1) Which requires nursing assistant training and competency evaluation?
A) Medicare and Medicaid
B) Health maintenance organizations
C) Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987
D) The Older Americans Act
Answer: C
Q2) A resident wants a bath in the evening,not in the morning.The person has the right to make this choice.
A)True
B)False Answer: True
Q3) The resident can visit with family and friends in private.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) 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) How many hours of instruction does OBRA require?
A) 16
B) 32
C) 48
D) 75
Answer: D
Q2) As a nursing assistant,you are responsible for:
A) Giving drugs
B) Performing sterile procedures
C) Meeting the person's hygiene needs
D) Telephoning the doctor
Answer: C
Q3) The nursing assistant registry includes information about:
A) Prior education
B) Children
C) Marriages
D) Findings of abuse,neglect,or dishonest use of property
Answer: D
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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 nursing team members can delegate?
A) Physicians
B) Therapists
C) LVNs
D) Nursing assistants
Q3) The delegating nurse must be present with you when you are performing home care.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) An ethical person:
A) Does not cause another person harm
B) Is biased
C) Is prejudiced
D) Does not have opinions or facts
Q2) You give false information regarding your education on a job application.This is:
A) Libel
B) Slander
C) Defamation
D) Fraud
Q3) Which statement about child abuse is correct?
A) Suspected child abuse must be reported.
B) Only child sexual abuse must be reported.
C) The victim must report the abuse.
D) Only parents can report abuse.
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Q1) You decide to resign from your job.What should you do?
A) Not show up for work.
B) Give a 2-week notice.
C) Hire someone to take your place.
D) Give a 1-day notice.
Q2) Good personal hygiene involves:
A) Daily bathing
B) Taking a shower
C) Taking a tub bath
D) Brushing teeth daily
Q3) When you eavesdrop,you:
A) Invade the person's privacy
B) Commit fraud
C) Promote confidentiality
D) Gossip
Q4) Spending time with those who make you laugh can help you reduce and cope with stress.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) When answering the phone in a patient's home,you should:
A) Give the patient's name and your name
B) Identify yourself by name and title
C) Simply answer with "hello"
D) Give your name and the name of the agency you work for
Q2) Which has the same meaning for everyone?
A) Hot
B) Warm
C) Elevated temperature
D) Temperature of 99° F
Q3) The health team exchanges information.They send and receive messages.This is:
A) Gossip
B) Communication
C) Reporting
D) Resolving conflict
Q4) Dys- means :
A) Without,not,lack of
B) Slow
C) Difficult
D) Inners,inside
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Q1) These statements are about the nursing process.Which is correct?
A) It changes as the person's needs change.
B) It never changes.
C) It requires a doctor's order.
D) You are responsible for it.
Q2) Which is the first step of the nursing process?
A) Nursing diagnosis
B) Planning
C) Assessment
D) Evaluation
Q3) A written guide about the person's care is the:
A) Medical diagnosis
B) Nursing care plan
C) Nursing diagnosis
D) Nursing process
Q4) Information that you can see,hear,feel,or smell is:
A) Assessment
B) Symptoms
C) Objective data
D) Subjective data
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Q1) You are caring for a person who is comatose.You should do the following except:
A) Knock before entering the person's room
B) Tell the person your name,the time,and the place every time you enter the room
C) Explain what you are going to do
D) Leave the room quietly without telling the person
Q2) Disabilities are acquired:
A) At birth
B) In childhood
C) In old age
D) Any time
Q3) Which is a physical need?
A) Oxygen
B) Money
C) Happiness
D) Love
Q4) In order to provide effective care,you must consider the whole person.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) Which is the muscular part of the heart?
A) The pericardium
B) The myocardium
C) The endocardium
D) The ventricles
Q2) Which part of the male reproductive tract enters the female vagina?
A) Testes
B) Penis
C) Scrotum
D) Prostate gland
Q3) Bones are held together at a joint by:
A) Cartilage
B) Tendons
C) Ligaments
D) Periosteum
Q4) Which separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity?
A) The pharynx
B) The larynx
C) The bronchus
D) The diaphragm
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Q1) Boys reach puberty between the ages of:
A) 10 and 12 years
B) 13 and 15 years
C) 15 and 20 years
D) 16 and 20 years
Q2) Which is correct regarding teenagers?
A) Teenagers maintain stable emotions.
B) Teenagers need guidance,discipline,and support from parents.
C) Teens usually are not involved in exploring their sexuality.
D) Adolescents begin to think about end of life.
Q3) Development is:
A) An involuntary movement
B) A skill that must be completed
C) Changes in mental,emotional,and social function
D) The physical changes that can be measured and that occur in a steady,orderly manner
Q4) The rate of growth and development is the same for each person.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) Menopause is:
A) When menstruation stops
B) Erectile dysfunction
C) Impotence
D) Loss of interest in sexual activity
Q2) You are looking for a quality nursing center.Which should alarm you?
A) Narrow hallways
B) Wheelchair ramps
C) Food that smells good
D) Windows in resident rooms
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) Because older people tend to have dry skin:
A) Mild soaps or soap substitutes are used
B) Lotions are not used
C) Tub baths are taken daily
D) Only shower are taken
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Q1) You are going to take the train to work.You should do which of the following?
A) Hold your cash in your hand until needed.
B) Try to sit alone near the back of the train.
C) Sit near the conductor.
D) Put your purse or backpack on the seat next to you.
Q2) A patient is wearing a purple bracelet on her wrist.Purple indicates this person has a(n):
A) Fall risk
B) Allergy alert
C) Do not resuscitate order
D) Elopement risk
Q3) You break a person's eyeglasses.Which is correct?
A) They should have been in the valuables envelope.
B) You need to complete an incident report.
C) The person needs to be more careful.
D) You can buy new ones with the person's money.
Q4) If evacuation is necessary,patients and residents farthest from the fire are taken out first.
A)True
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Q1) The greatest risk from bed rail use is:
A) Anxiety
B) Entrapment
C) Coma
D) Confusion
Q2) These statements are about preventing falls.Which is correct?
A) You can borrow a resident's wheelchair for another person.
B) Meeting elimination needs on a regular schedule can eliminate falls.
C) Bed,wheelchair,and stretcher wheels are unlocked for transfers.
D) Safety checks are made of patient and resident rooms after visitors leave.
Q3) A person has a chair alarm.Which is correct?
A) It serves the same purpose as a signal light.
B) You need to respond to the alarm at once.
C) Alarms are used only at night.
D) Bed rails must be up.
Q4) 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
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Q1) Vest and jacket restraints are applied to the:
A) Chest
B) Waist
C) Limbs
D) Hands
Q2) Which statement about the use of restraints and seclusion is correct?
A) Any health team member can order their use.
B) They may be used only for continuous physical safety of the person,a staff member,or others.
C) They may only be used when less restrictive measures fail to protect the person,a staff member,or others.
D) They must be discontinued when the physician rounds again.
Q3) Which is a restraint alternative?
A) Loud music,television,or radio.
B) Answering signal lights as soon as you are able.
C) Withholding fluids.
D) Giving back massages.
Q4) Never use force to apply a restraint.
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Q1) The hepatitis B vaccination involves:
A) 1 injection
B) 2 injections
C) 3 injections
D) 4 injections
Q2) A microbe normally lives and grows in the respiratory system.Which is correct?
A) The microbe will cause a respiratory infection.
B) The microbe is a pathogen in the respiratory system.
C) The microbe can cause an infection in another part of the body.
D) The same microbe is found on the skin.
Q3) You need to wear gloves,a gown,and a mask.Which do you put on first?
A) The gloves.
B) The gown.
C) The mask.
D) It does not matter.
Q4) A disease caused by pathogens that spread easily is:
A) A communicable disease
B) An infection
C) A nosocomial infection
D) Immunity
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Q1) The nurse asks you to position a patient in the lateral position.This position is:
A) A side-lying position
B) A sitting position
C) The back-lying position
D) The dorsal recumbent position
Q2) Persons with heart and respiratory disorders usually breathe easier in which position?
A) Fowler's position
B) The supine position
C) The dorsal recumbent position
D) Sims' position
Q3) After making a bed,you feel pain in your lower back.When should you report this?
A) As soon as possible
B) Before you take your break
C) Only if the pain gets worse
D) When you report off duty
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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) A resident has slid down in the wheelchair.The person can follow directions and assist with repositioning.Which action is unsafe?
A) You lock the wheelchair wheels.
B) You position the person's feet flat on the floor.
C) You apply a transfer belt.
D) You stand behind the wheelchair.
Q3) You are going to transfer a resident from the wheelchair back to bed.Where should you position the wheelchair?
A) On the person's strong side
B) On the person's weak side
C) Where it was when the person was transferred from the bed to the wheelchair
D) Wherever the person prefers
Q4) To move the person in segments,move the person away from you.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) When transferring a person:
A) The person's strong side moves first
B) The person's weak side moves first
C) The side closest to you moves first
D) The person's right side moves first
Q2) A resident has weakness on her left side.You are transferring her from the bed to the wheelchair.Where should you position the wheelchair?
A) Next to the bed on her left side
B) Next to the bed on her right side
C) At the foot of the bed
D) At the head of the bed
Q3) When transferring the person,you should use good body mechanics.This includes which of the following?
A) Stand with a narrow posture
B) Face the person
C) Bend your back,not your legs
D) Use your arms to do the work
Q4) For a lateral transfer,you should make sure the bed rails are down.
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Q1) A person does not like drafts.Which of the following should you do?
A) Make sure you put triple layers on the person.
B) Offer the person another roommate.
C) Always keep the person covered with a bath blanket.
D) Keep the person away from drafty areas.
Q2) In Trendelenburg's position:
A) The head of the bed is raised 30 degrees
B) The head of the bed is lowered and the foot of the bed is raised
C) The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered
D) The head of the bed is elevated 45 to 90 degrees
Q3) A resident has a manually operated bed.You want to raise the head of the bed.What do you use?
A) The left crank
B) The right crank
C) The center crank
D) The hand controls
Q4) When providing care in the person's home,full visual privacy is needed.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) A resident brought a pillow from home.Which 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) A plastic trash bag can be used as a mattress protector.
A)True
B)False
Q3) You are beginning to make an occupied bed.You should position the person in:
A) The supine position
B) The prone position
C) Semi-Fowler's position
D) Lateral position
Q4) 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.
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Q1) Afternoon care generally involves which of the following?
A) Making the person's bed
B) Cleaning incontinent persons and changing wet or soiled linens
C) Cleaning eyeglasses
D) Straightening beds and units
Q2) Evening care generally involves which of the following?
A) Cleaning eyeglasses
B) Making the person's bed
C) Giving back massages
D) Assisting with activity
Q3) Which skin care products help keep the skin soft?
A) Soaps
B) Bath oils
C) Powders
D) Deodorants and antiperspirants
Q4) A male resident is uncircumcised.After cleaning his penis,you must:
A) Release the labia
B) Return the foreskin to its natural position
C) Lower his legs
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Q1) A resident with dementia is having problems dressing.Which measure will help?
A) Ask the person to allow you to dress him or her.
B) Let the person choose what to wear from 2 or 3 outfits.
C) Have the person pick out his or her clothes from his or her dresser of clothes.
D) Complete the process as quickly as possible.
Q2) Long or broken nails are dangerous because they:
A) Can scratch the skin
B) Cause infection
C) Cause blisters
D) Lead to gangrene
Q3) Nursing assistants are able to:
A) Shave the dead skin off of the heel
B) File fingernails
C) Cut toenails if a person has diabetes
D) Remove an ingrown toenail
Q4) Women in nursing centers may shave their legs and underarms.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) Which of the following terms means "the process of emptying the bladder"?
A) Purging
B) Defecating
C) Nocturia
D) Voiding
Q2) The involuntary loss of urine is:
A) Urinary urgency
B) Urinary frequency
C) Urinary incontinence
D) Urge incontinence
Q3) Complications from incontinence in the older adult include which of the following?
A) Dementia
B) Falls
C) Fractured bones
D) Urinary stasis
Q4) Tell the nurse at once if an infant does not have a wet diaper for several hours.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) A doctor's order is needed to remove an indwelling catheter.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A resident has a catheter.Catheter care is given:
A) According to the care plan
B) Daily
C) Twice a day
D) Every shift
Q3) To apply a condom catheter,do the following except:
A) Follow the manufacturer instructions
B) Wash the penis with soap and water
C) Use elastic tape
D) Apply tape completely around the penis
Q4) Drainage bags are emptied and measured at 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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Q1) What is a common time for bowel elimination?
A) Before breakfast
B) After breakfast
C) Before the evening meal
D) After the evening meal
Q2) Before disposing of the enema results,you need to:
A) Make your observations
B) Ask the resident to observe the results
C) Provide perineal care
D) Disinfect the bedpan or commode
Q3) A person has diarrhea.You know that liquid feces and frequent wiping can lead to:
A) Skin breakdown
B) Dehydration
C) Oliguria
D) Death
Q4) Ostomy pouches are disposed of by flushing them down the toilet.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) These statements are about eating and nutrition.Which is correct?
A) Food practices vary little according to culture and religion.
B) Finances have no effect on what food is in the diet.
C) Hospitals and nursing centers cannot allow personal choice.
D) Changes from aging affect appetite and the foods eaten.
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 resident has 3 fluids on his tray.How many straws will you need?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 0
Q4) One gram of fat provides how many calories?
A) 1
B) 4
C) 9
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Q1) A feeding tube inserted through the nose and into the small bowel is:
A) A naso-gastric tube
B) A PEG tube
C) A naso-enteral tube
D) A TPN tube
Q2) Intravenous therapy is:
A) Giving nutrients through the gastro-intestinal system
B) A tube feeding
C) Giving fluids through a needle or catheter inserted into a vein
D) The many processes involved in the ingestion,digestion,absorption,and use of food and fluids by the body
Q3) A resident is receiving TPN.The person has an elevated temperature and complains of chills.What should you do?
A) Give the person a bath.
B) Call the nurse at once.
C) Stop the TPN.
D) Offer the person another blanket.
Q4) A feeding pump is used for a continuous tube feeding.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) Older persons are at risk for orthostatic hypotension.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A glass thermometer for rectal temperatures has a:
A) Bulb tip
B) Long tip
C) Pear-shaped tip
D) Slender tip
Q3) A patient has a cast on his left wrist.Which statement is correct?
A) Blood pressure is measured on the injured arm.
B) Blood pressure is measured on the right arm.
C) The person decides what arm to use.
D) You use the arm that is easiest to reach.
Q4) 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
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Q1) Which exercises are done to the foot?
A) Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion
B) Pronation and supination
C) Internal and external rotation
D) Radial and ulnar flexion
Q2) The doctor ordered trochanter rolls for a patient.Trochanter rolls prevent:
A) Plantar flexion
B) The hips and legs from external rotation
C) Contractures of the thumb,fingers,and wrist
D) The mattress from sagging
Q3) Footdrop is:
A) Bending a body part
B) Straightening a body part
C) A toe-up motion of the foot at the ankle
D) When the foot falls down at the ankle
Q4) Which exercise should be avoided on the shoulder?
A) Flexion
B) Extension
C) Supination
D) Hyperextension
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Q1) The day-night cycle is:
A) REM sleep
B) NREM sleep
C) The sleep-wake cycle
D) Circadian rhythm
Q2) Dealing with pain is often easier when:
A) Family and friends offer comfort and support
B) The person is alone
C) The person is in the hospital
D) The person has never had pain before
Q3) A resident is 84 years old.How many hours of sleep does the person need?
A) 5 to 7
B) 7 to 8
C) 10 to 11
D) 11 to 12
Q4) Which of the following words are not used to describe pain?
A) Full,bounding,and feeble
B) Sharp,knifelike,and stabbing
C) Aching,burning,and cramping
D) Pressure,squeezing,and viselike
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Q1) You are going to prepare a room for a new patient.How do you know what equipment is needed?
A) You check the care plan.
B) The nurse tells you.
C) You follow hospital policy.Every patient needs the same equipment.
D) The person's family tells you.
Q2) You are helping a new resident unpack.Which is correct?
A) The care plan states where to put things.
B) You decide where to put things.
C) Allow the family to help decide where to put things.
D) The nurse decides where to put things.
Q3) You are admitting a new resident.You will do which of the following?
A) Measure the person's vital signs.
B) Measure the person's urinary output.
C) Bathe the person before allowing her in her room.
D) Tell the person about treatments and the care plan.
Q4) A nursing center resident objects to a transfer or a discharge.An ombudsman makes sure the person's best interests are considered.
A)True
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Q1) You are going to assist with a vaginal exam.You can do which of the following?
A) Drape the person.
B) Obtain the specimen from the vagina.
C) Insert the vaginal speculum.
D) Feel abdominal organs.
Q2) A parent is present when an infant or young child is examined.
A)True
B)False
Q3) An otoscope is used to examine the:
A) Nose
B) External ear and eardrum
C) Eyes
D) Mouth,teeth,and throat
Q4) During the exam:
A) The drape is removed
B) The gown is removed
C) Only the part being examined is exposed
D) You need to be out of the room
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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) 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.
Q3) You need to collect a urine specimen from a 2-year-old child.The child is not toilet-trained.Which is correct?
A) The child sits on the potty chair until the child urinates.
B) A urinary catheter is inserted.
C) A collection bag is attached to the child's genital area.
D) The child's wet diaper is placed in a bag and sent to the laboratory.
Q4) A stool specimen must not be contaminated with urine.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) You have finished performing a skin prep.You need to report which of the following?
A) How you shaved the person
B) How long it took to shave the person
C) Areas of intact skin
D) Bleeding
Q2) You assist in preparing a patient for transport to the operating room.Which measure promotes safety?
A) The OR staff brings the stretcher to the room.
B) The person is covered with a bath blanket.
C) After the person is transferred to the stretcher,safety straps are secured and side rails are raised.
D) A pillow is placed under the person's head.
Q3) A person tells you that he is afraid of surgery because his uncle had a lot of pain after his hip surgery.What should you do?
A) Tell the person not to worry.
B) Change the subject.
C) Call the person's doctor.
D) Report the person's concerns to the nurse.
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Q1) A drain is inserted into a wound.What is its purpose?
A) The nurse administers drugs through the drain.
B) Drainage leaves the wound through the drain.
C) It is used to measure wound depth.
D) It is used to measure wound size.
Q2) A dirty wound is also known as:
A) A contaminated wound
B) An infected wound
C) A clean-contaminated wound
D) A full-thickness wound
Q3) A resident has an open wound on the lower left leg.It is caused by poor arterial blood flow.This wound is:
A) A pressure ulcer
B) A stasis ulcer
C) A venous ulcer
D) An arterial ulcer
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Q1) A person can develop a pressure ulcer within 2 to 6 hours after the onset of pressure.
A)True
B)False
Q2) To prevent pressure ulcers,you must:
A) Provide clean linens every day
B) Change linens whenever they are wet or soiled
C) Change linens whenever they are wrinkled
D) Provide clean linens every shift
Q3) Pressure ulcers can occur where skin has contact with skin.What can you use to prevent such contact?
A) Pillows
B) Bed cradle
C) Egg crate-like mattress
D) Flotation pad
Q4) 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
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Q1) Which is a moist cold application?
A) Ice collar
B) Ice glove
C) Ice bag
D) Cold compress
Q2) The nurse delegates a hot pack to you.To protect the person from burns,you need to:
A) Put the pack in a cover
B) Measure water temperature
C) Set the temperature with a key
D) Use warm water
Q3) An aquathermia pad is placed under a body part.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Disposable cold packs are:
A) Discarded after use
B) Cleaned after use
C) Emptied after use
D) Drained after use
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Q1) A harmful chemical or substance in the air or water is:
A) An allergy
B) An irritant
C) A pollutant
D) An allergen
Q2) Rapid and deep respirations followed by 10 to 30 seconds of apnea is:
A) Biot's respirations.
B) Bradypnea
C) Cheyne-Stokes respirations
D) Orthopnea
Q3) Respiratory arrest is when:
A) Breathing has stopped
B) The heart has stopped
C) Respirations are very rapid
D) Breathing and heart action have stopped
Q4) Lying on one side for too long:
A) Leads to the need for suctioning
B) Leads to deep breathing and coughing
C) Prevents the use of pulse oximetry
D) Allows secretions to pool
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Q1) Which statement about suctioning is correct?
A) Oxygen is added to the airway when suctioning.
B) Suction is applied while inserting the catheter.
C) Suctioning can injure the airway.
D) Suctioning is never a dangerous procedure.
Q2) The process of withdrawing or sucking up fluid is:
A) Hemoptysis
B) Sputum
C) Suction
D) Secretions
Q3) What feelings are common with artificial airways?
A) Numbness and tingling
B) Pain and discomfort
C) Dizziness and faintness
D) Gagging and choking
Q4) What is kept at the bedside in case a chest tube comes out?
A) An artificial airway
B) A suction catheter
C) An Ambu bag
D) Sterile petrolatum gauze
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Q1) A patient has aphasia following a stroke.Which of the following are helpful?
A) Speech therapy and a dysphagia diet
B) Physical therapy and braces
C) Speech therapy and communication devices
D) Occupational therapy and a transfer board
Q2) A resident had both legs amputated.The person's care plan includes the following measures.Which should you question?
A) Turn and reposition as directed.
B) Take measures to prevent pressure ulcers.
C) Maintain good alignment at all times.
D) Perform all ADLs for the person.
Q3) 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.
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Q1) A resident has a cataract in the left eye.The person's treatment is likely to be:
A) Surgery
B) An artificial eye
C) Drug therapy
D) Corrective lenses
Q2) A patient is not wearing his eyeglasses.Before storing them,you need to:
A) Put them in a container with cool water
B) Put them in their case
C) Remove the battery
D) Turn the device off
Q3) Ménière's disease involves the:
A) Middle ear
B) Inner ear
C) Optic nerve
D) Lens of the eye
Q4) White canes with a red tip and dog guides are used worldwide by persons who are blind.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) A person has a malignant tumor.The person has:
A) Cancer
B) Metastasis
C) A tumor that grows slowly
D) Death of tissue
Q2) Which is a side effect of radiation therapy?
A) Weight gain
B) Burns at the radiation site
C) Skin growth at the radiation site
D) Tumor formation at the radiation site
Q3) The inner layer of the skin is known as the:
A) Epidermis
B) Dermis
C) Pigment
D) Mesoderm
Q4) Which is an autoimmune disorder?
A) Hemophilia
B) Hypertension
C) Multiple sclerosis
D) Sickle cell anemia
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Q1) Warning signs of stroke last a few minutes.This is called:
A) An early warning
B) A transient ischemic attack
C) A cerebrovascular accident
D) A brain attack
Q2) Paraplegia is paralysis and loss of sensory function:
A) In the arms
B) In the legs
C) From the chest up
D) From the neck down
Q3) A resident has osteoarthritis.The person is overweight.Why is weight loss important for the person?
A) It will improve the person's mental well-being.
B) The person is too old to be overweight.
C) Weight loss reduces stress on weight-bearing joints.
D) It will be easier to lift and move the person.
Q4) Fractures in infants may signal child abuse.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) Tuberculosis (TB)is spread by:
A) Direct contact
B) Vector
C) Indirect contact
D) Airborne droplets
Q2) What is the most common cause of emphysema?
A) Smoking
B) Infection
C) Air pollution
D) Family history
Q3) Risk factors for hypertension include the following.A person cannot change his or her:
A) Age,gender,race,or family history
B) Weight and stress level
C) Diet,tobacco use,and alcohol intake
D) Exercise level
Q4) A patient has TB.Standard Precautions and isolation precautions are needed.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) Which means low blood sugar?
A) Hyperglycemia
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Paraglycemia
D) Quadraglycemia
Q2) Which is a risk factor for diverticulosis?
A) Being over 60 years old
B) A high-fiber diet
C) Diarrhea
D) Being overweight
Q3) Hepatitis is:
A) A stomach disorder
B) Inflammation of the gallbladder
C) Inflammation of the liver
D) A bloodborne pathogen
Q4) If not corrected,hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia can lead to:
A) A heart attack
B) Renal failure
C) Blindness
D) Death
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Q1) 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
Q2) A person has acute renal failure.Which of the following should you plan to do?
A) Measure urine output daily.
B) Encourage fluids.
C) Assist with deep-breathing and coughing exercises.
D) Weigh weekly.
Q3) Signs and symptoms of chronic renal failure:
A) Involve every body system
B) Occur when death is near
C) Involve bleeding tendencies and bruising
D) Involve headaches,convulsions,confusion,and coma
Q4) Kidney stones are:
A) An inflammation of the kidney pelvis
B) Known as calculi
C) A bladder infection
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Q1) Which statement about anxiety is correct?
A) Mentally healthy people are free of anxiety.
B) It usually occurs when needs are met.
C) The person senses real or imagined danger or harm.
D) The person always knows the source or cause of the anxiety.
Q2) If a person mentions or talks about suicide,you need to do which of the following?
A) Tell the person not to talk that way.
B) Take the person seriously by giving him or her consequences for his or her behavior.
C) Call for the nurse at once.
D) Try to talk the person out of it.
Q3) Drug addiction is a chronic,relapsing brain disease in which the person has an overwhelming desire to take a drug.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The effects of alcohol vary with age.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) Pseudodementia is :
A) When signs,symptoms,and behaviors of Alzheimer's disease ( AD )increase during hours of darkness
B) The loss of cognitive function that interferes with routine personal,social,and occupational activities
C) A false dementia
D) A state of temporary but acute mental confusion
Q2) At what age does AD usually occur?
A) Between age 30 and 40
B) Between age 40 and 50
C) After age 60
D) Around age 80
Q3) Which is an early warning sign of dementia?
A) Getting lost in familiar places
B) Not remembering your name
C) Increased judgment
D) Not recognizing self or family members
Q4) A person with AD may react to a caregiver or family member by screaming.
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Q1) Persons with Down syndrome usually need which of the following?
A) Wheelchairs and braces
B) Surgical correction
C) Cancer prevention strategies
D) Speech,language,physical,and occupational therapies
Q2) Down syndrome is caused by:
A) An extra chromosome
B) Lack of oxygen to the brain
C) Faulty development during the first month of pregnancy
D) Unknown factors
Q3) Which statement about cerebral palsy is correct?
A) Affected persons can have many other impairments.
B) It is cured with drugs and surgery.
C) Affected persons can develop Down syndrome.
D) Boys are affected more than girls are.
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) Another term for impotence is:
A) Erectile dysfunction
B) Menopause
C) Transvestite
D) Priapism
Q2) A person who is homosexual 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
Q3) A person believes that he or she is a member of the other sex.The person is a:
A) Homosexual
B) Lesbian or gay man
C) Transsexual
D) Transvestite
Q4) Which statement about sexuality and older persons is correct?
A) Sexual activity increases for many older persons.
B) Sexual needs and desires are lost.
C) Some persons lose sexual partners through death and divorce.
D) Older persons do not need as much love and affection.
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Q1) The surgical removal of foreskin from the penis is:
A) Circumcision
B) Episiotomy
C) Cesarean
D) Lochia
Q2) Which is a sign or symptom of postpartum complications?
A) Temperature of 100.1° F
B) Lochia rubra during the first 3 days of postpartum
C) Leg pain and swelling
D) Experiences of mood changes
Q3) A new mother is having trouble breast-feeding her baby.What should you do?
A) Tell her not to worry.
B) Discuss the experience your friend had with breast-feeding.
C) Suggest she try bottle-feeding her baby.
D) Tell the nurse.
Q4) Disposable diapers are:
A) Secured with pins
B) Discarded in the trash
C) Flushed down the toilet
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Q1) How often should you vacuum floors?
A) Every day
B) At least weekly
C) Twice a month
D) Every month
Q2) The person's shower is cleaned:
A) After each use
B) Every day
C) Every week
D) Every month
Q3) Which statement about assisted living residences (ALRs)is correct?
A) Clean and soiled linens are stored in the same area.
B) Pets and animals are allowed as long as they stay in the resident's room.
C) Oxygen is stored according to the manufacturer's instructions.
D) Residents have access to a first aid kit.
Q4) The ALR stores a resident's drugs.Where are the person's drugs kept?
A) In the refrigerator
B) In the person's drawer
C) In the person's closet or dresser
D) In a locked container,cabinet,or area
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Q1) Emergency care given to an ill or injured person before medical help arrives is
A) First aid
B) Basic Life Support
C) Chain of Survival
D) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Q2) A life-threatening sensitivity to an antigen is
A) A seizure
B) Respiratory arrest
C) Anaphylaxis
D) Cardiac arrest
Q3) To give effective chest compressions to an adult,you need to:
A) Depress the sternum at least 2 inches,but not more than 2.4 inches.
B) Give abdominal thrusts above the navel
C) Depress the lower end of the sternum about 1 inch
D) Make a fist with one hand.
Q4) 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.
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Q1) Signs that death is near include which of the following?
A) Loss of muscle tone
B) A tense facial expression or grimace
C) Deep respirations
D) Gastrointestinal functions increase
Q2) Which is an advance directive?
A) A doctor's order
B) A "Do Not Resuscitate" order
C) A living will
D) A Dying Person's Bill of Rights
Q3) A patient is dying.His family is allowed to stay with him:
A) Until bedtime
B) As long as they wish
C) During scheduled visiting hours
D) During the day
Q4) In Vietnam,the preferred location of death is in the:
A) Long-term care facility
B) Temple
C) Hospital
D) Home
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Q1) 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.
Q2) 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.
Q3) These statements are about job interviews.Which is correct?
A) You can ask questions about pay rate and work hours.
B) You can ask questions about who you will be working with.
C) You can ask about how soon you will get a raise.
D) You can ask for a vacation in advance.
Q4) You are completing a job application.You must be:
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