Nursing Assistant Training
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Course Introduction
Nursing Assistant Training is a foundational course designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in healthcare settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities. The curriculum covers essential skills including patient hygiene, vital sign measurement, proper body mechanics, infection control, communication techniques, and basic patient care procedures. Emphasis is placed on developing compassionate care, professionalism, and ethical practices. The course also prepares students for certification exams and provides supervised clinical experience to ensure competency in providing quality care to patients under the supervision of registered nurses or licensed practical nurses.
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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) An acute illness is a(n)
A)Sudden illness from which a person should recover
B)On-going illness for which there is no known cure
C)Illness that is slow or gradual in onset
D)Illness for which there is no reasonable expectation of recovery
Answer: A
Q2) A federal health insurance program for persons 65 years of age and older is
A)Private insurance
B)Group insurance
C)An HMO
D)Medicare
Answer: D
Q3) Not relying on or requiring care from others is
A)Deconditioning
B)Independence
C)Self-care
D)Hospice
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Resident Rights
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Q1) You are straightening a resident's room.You find scraps of paper and envelopes on the person's dresser.You can throw these items in the trash.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) An example of a resident's right is the right to
A)A job
B)Information
C)Select their roommate
D)Elope
Answer: B
Q3) An ombudsman does all of the following except
A)Provide resident care
B)Protect resident health and safety
C)Protect resident rights
D)Investigate resident complaints
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: The Nursing Assistant in Long-Term Care
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Q1) A nurse asks you to do a urinary catheterization.This involves sterile technique and inserting a tube into the person's bladder.The nurse gives you very clear instructions.What should you do?
A)Perform the task.The nurse's directions were clear.
B)Perform the task if the nurse is available to answer questions.
C)Refuse the task.It is beyond the legal limits of your role.
D)Perform the task if another nursing assistant can help you.
Answer: C
Q2) Which nursing team members cannot delegate?
A)RNs
B)LPNs
C)LVNs
D)Nursing assistants
Answer: D
Q3) How many hours of instruction for nursing assistant training does OBRA require?
A)At least 16
B)At least 32
C)At least 48
D)At least 75
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Ethics and Laws
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Q1) Which statement about child abuse is correct?
A)Suspected child abuse must be reported.
B)Only child sexual abuse is reported.
C)The victim must report the abuse.
D)Only parents can report abuse.
Q2) A nursing assistant pinches and pushes a resident.This is
A)Negligence
B)Malpractice
C)Neglect
D)Physical abuse
Q3) In domestic abuse,the abuser is a
A)Caregiver
B)Family member
C)Neighbor
D)Partner
Q4) A resident asks you to make out a will.What should you do?
A)Do what the person asks.
B)Refuse,but explain why.Then tell the nurse about the person's request.
C)Call a lawyer for the person.
D)Find out if you will be named in the will.
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Chapter 5: Work Ethics
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Q1) When you resign from a job,you should do all of the following except
A)Give your reason for leaving
B)Give the last date you will work
C)Thank the employer for being able to work at the center
D)Make a list of the things that you do not like about your job and the center
Q2) Mary Sanders has had four jobs in one year.She does not list all four jobs when completing a job application.This is
A)Fraud
B)Invasion of privacy
C)Her right to personal choice
D)Poor work ethics
Q3) You can share information about a resident with
A)The family
B)Co-workers
C)The nurse
D)Visitors
Q4) Stress in your personal life can affect your work and the care that you give.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Communicating With the Health Team
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Q1) The first step in problem solving is to
A)Define the problem
B)Collect information
C)Identify possible solutions
D)Ask your supervisor for time to talk
Q2) Which term means "located at or toward the front of the body or body part"?
A)Anterior
B)Distal
C)Medial
D)Posterior
Q3) The clock shows 7:29 PM.In 24-hour clock time,this is
A)7:29 PM
B)729
C)0729
D)1929
Q4) "Vaso" means
A)Artery
B)Vein
C)Blood vessel
D)Dilate
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Chapter 7: Assisting With the Nursing Process
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Q1) The comprehensive care plan
A)Tells what care not to give
B)May be part of the Kardex
C)Is used only by RNs
D)Identifies the person's weaknesses,not the person's strengths
Q2) Which is a symptom?
A)Reddened area
B)Bruise
C)Itching
D)Eye drainage
Q3) Symptoms are
A)Objective data
B)Subjective data
C)Seen,felt,touched,or heard
D)Observed
Q4) Which is not a nursing diagnosis?
A)Anxiety
B)Constipation
C)Pain,acute
D)Heart attack
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Chapter 8: Understanding the Resident
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Q1) A person's cultural beliefs and practices are different from yours.What should you do?
A)Judge the person by your standards.
B)Ask to care for other residents.
C)Learn about the person's culture.
D)Tell the person what you believe.
Q2) A lost,absent,or impaired physical or mental function is a(n)
A)Illness
B)Physical need
C)Medical problem
D)Disability
Q3) Which will improve a person's quality of life?
A)Encouraging the sick role
B)Changing the person's cultural beliefs and practices
C)Promoting the person's optimal level of functioning
D)Focusing on the person's disabilities
Q4) Inappropriate sexual behavior is always on purpose.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Body Structure and Function
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Q1) The immune system functions to
A)Regulate body activities
B)Protect the body against disease and infection
C)Regulate water balance
D)Eliminate waste
Q2) Red blood cells,white blood cells,and platelets are produced by
A)The heart
B)The bone marrow
C)The valves
D)Hemoglobin
Q3) Which increases heart rate,blood pressure,and energy?
A)Parathormone
B)Epinephrine and norepinephrine
C)Insulin
D)Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Q4) The adrenal glands are located
A)In the neck
B)Behind the eyes
C)Next to the thyroid glands
D)On top of each kidney
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Chapter 10: The Older Person
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Q1) Which housing option is for persons who need help with daily living?
A)Apartment living
B)Elder cottage housing opportunity
C)Home sharing
D)Assisted living residence
Q2) Older people often complain about how food tastes.This is because
A)Taste buds decrease in number
B)Responses are slower
C)The tongue only senses sweet,salty,bitter,and sour tastes
D)The sense of smell is increased
Q3) Which is not a change in the nervous system due to aging?
A)Nerve conduction and reflexes are slower.
B)Blood flow to the brain is reduced.
C)Brain cells are lost.
D)Sleep periods are longer.
Q4) Developmental tasks of the preschool child include all of the following except
A)Performing self-care
B)Learning gender-appropriate behaviors and attitudes
C)Learning right from wrong and good from bad
D)Learning to play with others
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Chapter 11: Sexuality
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Q1) Drugs are available to treat
A)Impotence
B)Homosexuality
C)Heterosexuality
D)Bisexuality
Q2) Children learn male and female roles from
A)Television
B)Books
C)Computers
D)Adults
Q3) Sexuality develops
A)At birth
B)When a baby's gender is known
C)During adolescence
D)In adulthood
Q4) 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
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Chapter 12: Safety
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Q1) Family members can assault staff members.To reduce this possibility,you should
A)Stay away from family members
B)Report questions raised by the family to the nurse as soon as possible
C)Restrain family members if they threaten you
D)Lock the family in the person's room
Q2) Which statement about preventing burns is correct?
A)Residents can use space heaters in their rooms.
B)Residents can smoke in bed.
C)Residents can use heating pads and electric blankets.
D)Residents cannot smoke where oxygen is used.
Q3) To make sure you give the right care to the right person,you need to
A)Follow the person's care plan
B)Identify the person before giving care
C)Check the label on the person's clothing
D)Check the MSDS
Q4) Which will not prevent suffocation?
A)Using bed rails correctly
B)Leaving a person unattended in the bathtub
C)Reporting loose teeth
D)Positioning the person in bed properly
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Chapter 13: Preventing Falls
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Q1) Bed wheels are locked
A)Whenever the resident requests them to be
B)When moving the bed
C)Only when the bed is in the high position
D)At all times except when moving the bed
Q2) Bed rails are used
A)For all residents
B)According to the person's care plan
C)At night
D)Whenever the person is in bed
Q3) Bed rails can be considered restraints according to the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA)and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
A)True
B)False
Q4) To prevent a person from falling,the person
A)Uses long shoelaces
B)Wears non-skid footwear
C)Wears bedroom slippers
D)Wears loose clothing
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Chapter 14: Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use
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Q1) Which is not a restraint alternative?
A)Keeping the signal light within the person's reach
B)Making the person take an afternoon nap
C)Explaining all procedures and care measures
D)Padding walls and the corners of furniture
Q2) Which statement about restraints is incorrect?
A)Any member of the health team can order a restraint to protect the resident.
B)Unnecessary restraint is false imprisonment.
C)Informed consent is required before a restraint is applied.
D)The manufacturer's instructions are followed.
Q3) Certain residents tend to wander.Who needs to know who they are?
A)The nursing team involved in their care
B)The health team
C)The nursing assistants
D)All center staff
Q4) Restraints are applied so that they are
A)Loose enough for the person to get free of them
B)Snug
C)Tight
D)The least restrictive
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Chapter 15: Preventing Infection
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Q1) Your sterile gloves tear after putting 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
Q2) Which statement about microbes is incorrect?
A)They grow best without oxygen.
B)They need water and nourishment.
C)They grow best in a warm and dark environment.
D)They need a host to live and grow.
Q3) A susceptible host is a(n)
A)Person at risk for infection
B)Animal or insect
C)Reservoir where a pathogen lives and grows
D)Carrier
Q4) A wet gown is considered to be
A)Clean
B)Contaminated
C)Sterile
D)Safe
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Chapter 16: Body Mechanics
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Q1) Frequent 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
Q2) A resident needs a postural support when sitting in a chair.The postural support
A)Is a restraint
B)Is used under paralyzed arms
C)Keeps the person in good alignment
D)Is used for wheelchair and bed transfers
Q3) Which is not a risk factor for work-related musculo-skeletal disorders (WMSDs)?
A)Force
B)Performing the same motion frequently
C)Awkward positions
D)A wide base of support
Q4) The amount of physical effort needed to perform a task is
A)Ergonomics
B)Force
C)Embolism
D)Posture
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Chapter 17: Safe Resident Handling, Moving, and Transfers
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Q1) You are going to transfer a resident from the wheelchair to the toilet.Which statement is incorrect?
A)The person needs an elevated toilet seat.
B)The person uses the grab bars by the toilet for support.
C)The wheelchair is positioned in front of the toilet.
D)The wheelchair brakes are locked.
Q2) For safe resident handling,moving,and transfers,the nurse and health team determine all of the following except
A)The resident's dependence level
B)What procedure to use
C)The equipment needed
D)If family is available to help
Q3) Friction and shearing can lead to
A)Back injuries
B)Infection and pressure ulcers
C)Poor posture and body mechanics
D)Difficulty breathing
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Chapter 18: The Residents Unit
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Q1) The person's area of the room is considered
A)Public space
B)Working space
C)Private
D)Home-like
Q2) Which statement about signal lights is correct?
A)Keep the person's signal light within reach.
B)Place the signal light on the person's weak side.
C)Remind the person to use the signal light only for emergencies.
D)Answer signal lights when you have time.
Q3) A resident had a stroke.The person's left side is paralyzed.Where should you place the signal light?
A)On the person's left side
B)On the person's right side
C)Wherever you can attach it
D)Attached to the person's pillow
Q4) Entrapment within the hospital bed system is a risk.Serious injury and death have occurred from head,neck,and chest entrapment.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Bedmaking
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Q1) Which piece of linen is waterproof?
A)Mattress pad
B)Bottom sheet
C)Plastic drawsheet
D)Pillowcase
Q2) A resident is up all day.What kind of bed should you make?
A)Closed bed
B)Open bed
C)Occupied bed
D)Surgical bed
Q3) 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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Chapter 20: Hygiene
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Q1) You are adjusting the water for a resident's shower.Which is correct?
A)Cold water is turned on first.
B)Hot water is turned on first.
C)Water pressure is turned on first.
D)Water pressure is turned on last.
Q2) You need to remove a resident's lower denture.You should use a(n)
A)Gauze square
B)Washcloth
C)Orange stick
D)Padded tongue blade
Q3) You are bathing a resident.You note a reddened area on the person's left shoulder.What should you do?
A)Massage the area during the back massage.
B)Report the observation to the nurse.
C)Apply powder to the site.
D)Rub the area.
Q4) Bathing procedures can threaten persons with dementia.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 21: Grooming
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Q1) A resident has curly hair.What should you use for hair care?
A)A hand-held nozzle
B)A brush with sharp bristles
C)A comb with sharp teeth
D)A wide-toothed comb
Q2) When shaving legs with a safety razor,you start at the
A)Knee
B)Thigh
C)Ankle
D)Calf
Q3) Which is correct when removing clothing?
A)It is removed from the strong side first.
B)It is removed from the weak side first.
C)Pullover garments are removed first.
D)Garments that open in the front are removed first.
Q4) Pediculosis capitis is an infestation of lice on the
A)Scalp
B)Body
C)Pubic hair
D)Buttocks
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Chapter 22: Urinary Elimination
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Q1) The loss of urine at predictable intervals when the bladder is full is _____ incontinence.
A)Overflow
B)Stress
C)Reflex
D)Urinary
Q2) A resident has a catheter.When the person is in bed,you attach the drainage bag to
A)An IV pole
B)The bed frame
C)The bed rail
D)The back of a chair
Q3) Nocturia means
A)Painful or difficult urination
B)Frequent urination at night
C)The production of abnormally large amounts of urine
D)Voiding or micturition
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Chapter 23: Bowel Elimination
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Q1) Which statement about small-volume enemas is incorrect?
A)The solution is usually given at room temperature.
B)It usually takes 5 to 10 minutes for the enema to take effect.
C)Pressure is released on the bottle during administration.
D)Staying in the Sims' position helps to retain the enema.
Q2) You know that enemas are
A)Given before certain surgeries and diagnostic procedures
B)Not given before surgery
C)Given after surgery
D)Only given for constipation
Q3) Which foods are needed for bowel elimination?
A)Milk
B)Chocolate
C)Fruits and vegetables
D)Fried foods
Q4) Flatulence is
A)The excessive formation of gas or air in the stomach and intestines
B)Gas or air passed through the anus
C)A black,tarry stool
D)Excreted feces
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Chapter 24: Nutrition and Fluids
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Q1) Which mineral is needed for the formation of teeth and bones?
A)Sodium
B)Iron
C)Calcium
D)Potassium
Q2) The MyPyramid food guidance system encourages
A)Smart and healthy food choices and daily activity
B)The same amount and kinds of food for all persons over 2 years of age
C)1 hour of vigorous physical activity at least 4 days each week
D)A diet high in fat,sodium,and sugar
Q3) A person is on a low-cholesterol diet.Which food is allowed?
A)Skim milk
B)Cheddar cheese
C)Creamed soup
D)Fried chicken
Q4) You are going to feed a resident.You need to do all of the following except
A)Say a prayer with the person
B)Sit so that you face the person
C)Engage the person in pleasant conversation
D)Alternate between solid and liquid foods
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Chapter 25: Nutritional Support and Iv Therapy
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Q1) You are never responsible for inserting feeding tubes or checking their placement.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A feeding tube inserted through the nose into the small bowel is a
A)Nasogastric tube
B)PEG tube
C)Naso-enteral tube
D)TPN tube
Q3) To check the IV flow rate,which is correct?
A)Count the number of drops in 30 seconds and multiply by 2.
B)Count the number of drops in 1 minute.
C)Check how much fluid remains in the IV bag.
D)Note if the rate seems too fast or too slow.
Q4) A doctor inserts which type of feeding tube with an endoscope?
A)PEG tube
B)NG tube
C)Jejunostomy tube
D)Naso-duodenal tube
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Chapter 26: Exercise and Activity
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Q1) The doctor ordered active-assistive range-of-motion exercises for a resident.These exercises are done
A)By the person
B)By a health team member
C)By the person with your help
D)With a trapeze
Q2) The act of walking is
A)Trochanter
B)Ambulation
C)Orthosis
D)Range of motion
Q3) Syncope is
A)Footdrop
B)Postural hypotension
C)Fainting
D)Orthosis
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Chapter 27: Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
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Q1) Creating and focusing on an image is
A)Distraction
B)Guided imagery
C)Relaxation
D)Rest
Q2) Insomnia is
A)The day-night cycle
B)A state of unconsciousness
C)A chronic condition in which the person cannot sleep or stay asleep all night
D)To ache,hurt,be sore,or have pain
Q3) All of the following measures promote rest except
A)Visiting with a caring family
B)Keeping the person's signal light within reach
C)Practicing relaxation methods
D)Having the person put on a hospital gown
Q4) Which of the following does not promote comfort?
A)A clean mattress
B)A clean and orderly room
C)An odor-free room
D)A room temperature below 70° F
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Chapter 28: Oxygen Needs
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Q1) Laying on one side for too long
A)Prevents lung expansion on that side
B)Causes coughing
C)Causes pneumothorax
D)Prevents a patent airway
Q2) Which oxygen administration device allows the person to talk and eat?
A)Nasal cannula
B)Simple face mask
C)Partial-rebreather mask
D)Venturi mask
Q3) The nurse asks you to set up for oxygen administration.You can do all of the following except
A)Attach the flowmeter
B)Fill the humidifier
C)Attach the administration device and connecting tubing to the humidifier
D)Set the flow rate and apply the administration device
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Chapter 29: Respiratory Support and Therapies
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Q1) You observe bright red drainage from the chest tubes.What should you do?
A)Suction the person.
B)Tell the nurse.
C)Call the doctor.
D)Ask the person to deep breathe and cough.
Q2) Inserting an artificial airway is called
A)Suctioning
B)Intubation
C)Mechanical ventilation
D)Ambu
Q3) If not done correctly,suctioning can cause serious harm.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A resident has a permanent tracheostomy.The person wants to go outside.Which is correct?
A)People with tracheostomies cannot go outside.
B)The person cannot go outside alone.
C)The person needs to wear a scarf or blouse that will cover the stoma.
D)The person needs to take an Ambu bag with her.
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Chapter 30: Assisted Living
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Q1) 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
D)In a locked container or area
Q2) A medication record includes all of the following except
A)Drug name,dose,directions,and route of administration
B)Date and time to take the drug
C)Date and time assistance was given
D)Incident reports about drug errors
Q3) Most assisted living residents need help with all of the following except
A)Skin and wound care
B)Bathing and dressing
C)Eating
D)Elimination
Q4) Which statement about ALRs is incorrect?
A)Clean and soiled linens are stored in the same area.
B)Pets and animals are controlled to protect residents and maintain sanitation.
C)Oxygen is stored according to the manufacturer's instructions.
D)Employees have access to a first aid kit.
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Chapter 31: Measuring Vital Signs
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Q1) The healthy adult has _____ respirations per minute.
A)10 to 14
B)12 to 18
C)12 to 20
D)15 to 30
Q2) For an adult,which pulse rate is reported to the nurse at once?
A)50
B)62
C)75
D)98
Q3) What should you use to clean a stethoscope?
A)Antiseptic wipes
B)Disinfectant solution
C)Cold water
D)Hot water
Q4) Temperature-sensitive tape is usually applied to the
A)Forehead
B)Axilla
C)Mouth
D)Buttocks
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Q1) An otoscope is used to examine the A)Nose
B)External ear and eardrum
C)Eyes
D)Mouth,teeth,and throat
Q2) A resident 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 with her knees flexed,her hips externally rotated,and her feet in stirrups
D)Lying on her left side
Q3) The doctor completed the exam.You can do all of the following except
A)Help the person dress
B)Replace supplies on the exam tray
C)Cover the exam table with clean paper
D)Explain the results in terms the person can understand
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) You are using reagent strips to test urine.Which is incorrect?
A)Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
B)Follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
C)Compare the tested strip to the color chart on the bottle.
D)Dip the strip into the specimen for 60 seconds.
Q2) What part of the specimen container can you touch?
A)Any part
B)The outside of the container and lid
C)The inside of the container and lid
D)Only the outside of the container
Q3) You need to collect a midstream urine specimen from a female resident.Which action is incorrect?
A)Sterile gloves are used.
B)The urethral area is cleaned from front to back.
C)The labia are kept separated until she finishes voiding.
D)The labia are kept separated until you collect 30 to 60 mL.
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) A resident is going to be discharged.Which task can the nurse delegate to you?
A)Give the person prescriptions written by the doctor.
B)Provide discharge instructions.
C)Get the person's valuables from the safe.
D)Help the person into the car.
Q2) You are helping a new resident unpack.Which is correct?
A)You need to complete a personal belongings list.
B)You decide where to put things.
C)The family decides where to put things.
D)The nurse decides where to put things.
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) When observing a wound,you can do all of the following except
A)Observe the wound's appearance
B)Note if there is an odor from the wound or drainage
C)Observe the surrounding skin
D)Measure the wound's depth
Q2) Hyperthermia means that the person's body temperature is
A)Much higher than the normal range
B)Very low
C)Lower than the outdoor temperature
D)Higher than the outdoor temperature
Q3) The nurse delegates you to give a hot soak.How often should you check the application site?
A)Every 5 minutes
B)Every 10 minutes
C)Every 15 minutes
D)Every 20 minutes
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Q1) A resident has an eggcrate-like pad on the bed.For bottom linens,you need a
A)Mattress pad,bottom sheet,plastic drawsheet,and cotton drawsheet
B)Bottom sheet,plastic drawsheet,and cotton drawsheet
C)Bottom sheet and cotton drawsheet
D)Bottom sheet
Q2) Pressure ulcers usually occur
A)On the arms and legs
B)On the hands and feet
C)On the buttocks
D)Over bony areas
Q3) Which person has the least risk for a pressure ulcer?
A)The person who has urinary incontinence
B)The person who has fecal incontinence
C)The person who has shortness of breath
D)The person who has a fractured hip
Q4) Any injury caused by unrelieved pressure is
A)A wound
B)A thrombus
C)Phlebitis
D)A pressure ulcer
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Q1) Low vision is eyesight that can be corrected with eyeglasses or surgery.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A resident has AMD.Which is correct?
A)The disease is usually sudden in onset.
B)The disease is painful.
C)The risk of getting AMD increases with age.
D)Wet AMD is more common than dry AMD.
Q3) Which statement about blindness is incorrect?
A)The legally blind person has no vision.
B)Many blind persons learn to read braille.
C)A person uses a white cane with a red tip.The person is blind.
D)The person has a dog guide.The person is blind.
Q4) Mr.Cook is blind.He is moving about in the lounge.What should you do?
A)Ask if you can help him.
B)Offer him a wheelchair.
C)Assist him back to his room.
D)Offer an arm,and walk slightly ahead of him.
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Chapter 38: Cancer, Immune System, and Skin Disorders
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Q1) A person infected with HIV is symptom-free.Which is correct?
A)The person is a carrier and can infect others.
B)The person cannot infect others until symptoms are present.
C)Symptoms appear after others are infected.
D)The person does not show symptoms until other diseases develop.
Q2) Metastasis is
A)A benign tumor
B)Cancer
C)A malignant tumor
D)The spread of cancer to other body parts
Q3) A person infected with HIV may be symptom-free for
A)6 weeks
B)6 months to 1 year
C)3 to 6 years
D)More than 10 years
Q4) A resident has cancer.You find him crying in his room.What should you do?
A)Close the door after leaving the room.He needs to cry in private.
B)Use touch and listening to communicate that you care.
C)Tell the nurse at once.
D)Tell his spiritual advisor what you observed.
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Chapter 39: Nervous System and Musculo-Skeletal Disorders
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Q1) A resident has a fractured right hip.The doctor ordered elastic stockings.They are used to
A)Prevent thrombi
B)Prevent pneumonia
C)Prevent another fracture
D)Hold his dressing in place
Q2) You are assisting the nurse with cast care.Which action is incorrect?
A)Cover the cast for the person's warmth.
B)Use your palms to lift and turn a casted extremity.
C)Turn the person every 2 hours.
D)Elevate the casted part on pillows.
Q3) A resident has a fractured wrist.The doctor has scheduled open reduction.This means that
A)Traction is used to bring the bone ends into alignment
B)A cast is used to bring the bone ends into alignment
C)The doctor will move the bone ends back into alignment
D)The doctor will move the bones back into alignment during surgery
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Chapter 40: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders
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Q1) A resident has pneumonia.The following are part of the person's care plan.Which should you question?
A)Encourage fluids.
B)Encourage rest.
C)Place in semi-Fowler's position only.
D)Change linens as needed.
Q2) What is the major cause of chronic bronchitis?
A)Smoking
B)Infection
C)Air pollution
D)Family history
Q3) Angina occurs when
A)The person is stressed
B)The person is exercising
C)The heart needs more oxygen
D)Blood flow increases
Q4) Pneumonia from aspiration is common in older persons.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 41: Digestive and Endocrine Disorders
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Q1) Treatment of hepatitis A involves all of the following except
A)Rest and fluids
B)A healthy diet
C)No alcohol
D)Surgery
Q2) A person has vomited.Which action is correct?
A)Test the vomitus for sugar and blood.
B)Measure the amount of vomitus.
C)Dispose of the vomitus immediately in the commode.
D)Leave the vomitus on the patient gown until the nurse observes it.
Q3) Hepatitis C is particularly dangerous for all of the following reasons except
A)The infected person may not have symptoms
B)Signs and symptoms of liver disease and damage may not appear for many years
C)Infected persons without symptoms can spread the virus to others
D)Contaminated water can affect many people
Q4) Which type of diabetes is most common in children and young adults?
A)Type 1
B)Type 2
C)Gestational
D)Situational
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Chapter 42: Urinary and Reproductive Disorders
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Q1) Calculi mean
A)An inflammation of the kidney pelvis
B)Kidney stones
C)A bladder infection
D)Pus in the urine
Q2) Cystitis means
A)An inflammation of the kidney pelvis
B)Kidney stones
C)A bladder infection
D)Pus in the urine
Q3) Pyelonephritis is usually treated with
A)Dialysis
B)Antibiotics and fluids
C)Fluids and drugs for pain relief
D)Dietary changes
Q4) A person has acute renal failure.The person's diet is likely to be
A)Low protein,low potassium,and high carbohydrate
B)High protein,high potassium,and high sodium
C)Low carbohydrate,low potassium,and low sodium
D)High fat,low protein,and high potassium
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Chapter 43: Mental Health Problems
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Q1) A person's ability to cope and adjust to stress is disturbed.Behavior and function are impaired.Which is correct?
A)The person has a mental illness.
B)The person has false beliefs.
C)The person has severe mood swings.
D)The person has paranoia.
Q2) The person with an antisocial personality
A)Alternates between depression and paranoia
B)Is suicidal
C)Distrusts others
D)Has poor judgment,lacks responsibility,and is hostile toward others
Q3) A husband asks his wife for a divorce.She starts sucking her thumb.What defense mechanism is she using?
A)Denial
B)Conversion
C)Regression
D)Repression
Q4) The effects of alcohol vary with age.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) While caring for a person with AD,you find yourself becoming frustrated and short-tempered.Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A)The person did not choose to have AD or its signs and symptoms.
B)The person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
C)The person is responsible for agitated,aggressive,and wandering behaviors.
D)The person has the same rights as other residents.
Q2) Proper use of validation therapy requires special training.
A)True
B)False
Q3) 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
Q4) Persons with AD may have abnormal sexual behaviors.The behaviors are abnormal because
A)Persons with AD do not have sexual needs
B)Of how and when they occur
C)They are high risk for STDs
D)Persons with AD cannot perform sexually
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Q1) Which of statement about persons with intellectual disabilities is incorrect?
A)Their ability to learn is less than normal.
B)They have difficulty with activities of daily living.
C)Their ability to respond in socially appropriate ways is limited.
D)They need constant support.
Q2) Persons who are developmentally disabled need
A)Hospital services
B)Long-term care
C)Life-long assistance,support,and services
D)Residential care
Q3) Cerebral palsy is caused by a defect in the
A)Spinal cord
B)Motor region of the brain
C)Sensory region of the brain
D)Brain's electrical function
Q4) A person has spastic cerebral palsy.Which is incorrect?
A)The person has slow weaving or writhing motions.
B)Muscles are stiff and cannot relax.
C)One or both sides of the body may be involved.
D)Posture,balance,and movement are affected.
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Q1) The goal for a prosthesis is to be like the missing body part in function and appearance.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Rehabilitation is
A)The process of restoring the person to his or her highest possible level of function
B)Adjusting to a disability
C)Care given by the nursing team that helps persons regain their health,strength,and independence
D)The process of assisting the person to maintain or regain health
Q3) A resident's right wrist is affected by a disability.You would expect the person to need
A)A prosthesis
B)Self-help devices
C)A wheelchair
D)A cast
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Chapter 47: Basic Emergency Care
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Q1) Fainting 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
Q2) Chain of Survival actions are taken for all of the following except
A)Cardiac arrest
B)Stroke
C)Choking
D)Fainting
Q3) A person is in shock.Which action is incorrect?
A)Keep the person lying down.
B)Keep the airway open.
C)Keep the person warm.
D)Give the person fluids.
Q4) Some persons breathe through a stoma in the neck.Before starting mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose breathing,always check to see if the person has a stoma.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) A resident is terminally ill.You are giving her a bath.Suddenly,she tells you to stop,that you are hurting her,and that you do not know what you are doing.She is very angry and upset.What should you say to her?
A)Say nothing.Let her do the talking.
B)Explain what you are doing step-by-step.
C)Ask if she wants to visit with a spiritual adviser.
D)Ask if she needs drugs for pain relief.
Q2) 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
Q3) Signs of death include all of the following except
A)The eyes stay open
B)No pulse
C)No respirations
D)No blood pressure
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