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Course Introduction
Nursing Assistant Training is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to assist licensed nursing professionals in providing high-quality patient care. This course covers fundamental nursing principles, patient hygiene, vital signs monitoring, basic medical procedures, infection control, and effective communication techniques with patients and healthcare teams. Through a combination of classroom instruction and supervised clinical practice, students develop competence in supporting the physical, emotional, and social needs of patients in a variety of healthcare settings, while adhering to professional standards and ethical guidelines. Completion of this course prepares participants for certification exams and entry-level employment as nursing assistants.
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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) Which health team member is responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries?
A)Physician
B)Nurse practitioner
C)RN
D)Physician's assistant
Answer: A
Q2) 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
Q3) Which of the following health team members is required to complete a residency program?
A)Physicians
B)RNs
C)LPNs
D)Nursing assistants
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Resident Rights
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Q1) You are responsible for protecting the resident's rights.
A)True
B)False Answer: True
Q2) Protecting the right to privacy involves all of the following except
A)Keeping information about the person confidential
B)Allowing visitors to remain in the room when care is given
C)Exposing only the body part involved in the treatment procedure
D)Screening the person when giving care
Answer: B
Q3) Henry Parks is a nursing center resident.Which is the proper way to address him?
A)Mr.Parks
B)Henry
C)Grandpa
D)Sweetie
Answer: A
Q4) The resident can visit with family and friends in private.
A)True
B)False Answer: True
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Chapter 3: The Nursing Assistant in Long-Term Care
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Q1) OBRA requires retraining and/or a new competency evaluation for persons who
A)Have not worked as a nursing assistant for 24 months
B)Were found guilty of abuse or neglect
C)Were convicted of a crime
D)Did not have good performance evaluations
Answer: A
Q2) A nurse asks you to perform a task that is beyond the legal limits of your role.You should
A)Perform the task so that you do not lose your job
B)Politely refuse and explain why
C)Ignore the request
D)Think about it for a few days
Answer: B
Q3) A nurse can delegate
A)Responsibilities
B)Accountability
C)The Five Rights of Delegation
D)Tasks
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Ethics and Laws
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Q1) A nursing assistant pinches and pushes a resident.This is
A)Negligence
B)Malpractice
C)Neglect
D)Physical abuse
Q2) While performing a task,a nursing assistant harmed a person.Which is incorrect?
A)The nursing assistant was negligent.
B)The nursing assistant is responsible for the harm.The supervising nurse is responsible.
C)The nursing assistant will be held to the standard of care of other nurses.
D)Harm can occur from what a person does or fails to do.
Q3) A resident's signal light goes unanswered.The person's son finds him lying on sheets soaked with urine.This is
A)Neglect
B)Emotional abuse
C)Physical abuse
D)Malpractice
Q4) The resident has the right to decide who can touch his or her body.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Work Ethics
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Q1) 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 question does not apply.
Q2) Uniforms,stockings,socks,and shoes must be
A)Clean
B)In style
C)White
D)Provided by the center
Q3) You accept a job at Fair Haven Nursing Center.You should get all of the following information in writing except
A)Pay rate
B)Starting date
C)Work hours
D)What your references said about you
Q4) Setting priorities can help you reduce or cope with stress.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Communicating With the Health Team
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Q1) Which term means "located at or toward the front of the body or body part"?
A)Anterior
B)Distal
C)Medial
D)Posterior
Q2) The suffix "-algia" means
A)Condition
B)Pain
C)Enlargement
D)Disease
Q3) When charting,you should record
A)Safety measures performed
B)What co-workers observed
C)What co-workers did
D)What the doctor said
Q4) "Dys-" means
A)Without,not,lack of
B)Slow
C)Bad,difficult,abnormal
D)Inner,inside
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Chapter 7: Assisting With the Nursing Process
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Q1) Collecting information about a person is
A)Assessment
B)Gossip
C)Implementation
D)Evaluation
Q2) A written guide about the care a person should receive is the
A)Medical diagnosis
B)Comprehensive care plan
C)Nursing diagnosis
D)Nursing process
Q3) Which is a sign?
A)Yellow urine
B)Chest pain
C)Stiff joints
D)Blurred vision
Q4) Nursing diagnoses and medical diagnoses are the same.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Understanding the Resident
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Q1) When someone changes the subject,it usually means that the person is
A)Angry
B)Embarrassed
C)Uncomfortable with the topic
D)Bored
Q2) Listening involves
A)Observing the person's nonverbal communication
B)Using communication boards
C)Leaning back with your arms crossed
D)Using communication barriers
Q3) Which is not a rule for verbal communication?
A)Wait for an answer after asking a question.
B)Face the person.
C)Whisper to protect the person's privacy.
D)Control the tone of your voice.
Q4) A person is in a coma.This means that the person
A)Is confused and disoriented
B)Has lost,absent,or impaired physical or mental function
C)Cannot hear
D)Cannot respond to others
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Chapter 9: Body Structure and Function
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Q1) Which part of the cell directs the cell's activities?
A)Cell membrane
B)Cytoplasm
C)Protoplasm
D)Nucleus
Q2) The female sex glands secrete
A)Estrogen and progesterone
B)Testosterone
C)Menstruation
D)The endometrium
Q3) Which is not a function of muscles?
A)Movement of body parts
B)Maintenance of posture
C)Production of body heat
D)Regulation of body temperature
Q4) Saliva is secreted by salivary glands in the
A)Mouth
B)Taste buds
C)Teeth
D)Tongue
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Chapter 10: The Older Person
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Q1) 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 showers are taken
Q2) Which is not a developmental task for school-age children?
A)Developing the social and physical skills needed for playing games
B)Learning basic reading,writing,and arithmetic skills
C)Developing a conscience and morals
D)Developing and keeping friendships with peers
Q3) Adult day-care centers provide
A)Supervised activities and meals
B)Personal care
C)Housekeeping and laundry services
D)Skilled nursing care
Q4) Which of the following statements about aging is incorrect?
A)Most changes are rapid.
B)Changes occur throughout life.
C)Changes occur in body structure and function.
D)Psychological and social changes occur.
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Chapter 11: Sexuality
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Q1) A person who is heterosexual is
A)Unable to have an erection
B)Attracted to members of the other sex
C)Attracted to members of the same sex
D)Attracted to both sexes
Q2) Drugs are available to treat
A)Impotence
B)Homosexuality
C)Heterosexuality
D)Bisexuality
Q3) Which statement about sexuality and older persons is incorrect?
A)Sexual activity decreases for many older persons.
B)Sexual needs and desires are lost.
C)Some persons lose sexual partners through death and divorce.
D)Chronic illness can affect sexuality and sexual expression.
Q4) Another term for impotence is
A)Erectile dysfunction
B)Menopause
C)Transvestite
D)Priapism
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Chapter 12: Safety
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Q1) The safe use of electrical equipment involves all of the following except
A)Keeping the item away from water
B)Wiping up spills at once
C)Standing in water
D)Keeping work areas clean and dry
Q2) You are going to take the train to work.You should do all of the following except
A)Have your money ready
B)Stand with others near the ticket booth
C)Sit near the conductor
D)Put your purse or backpack on the seat next to you
Q3) To use a fire extinguisher,you must first
A)Remove the safety pin
B)Direct the hose at the fire
C)Push down on the top handle
D)Sound the nearest fire alarm
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 statement about falls is incorrect?
A)Falls are the most common accidents in nursing centers.
B)The risk of falling decreases with age.
C)A history of falls increases the risk of falling again.
D)Most falls occur in resident rooms and bathrooms.
Q2) A resident does not use bed rails.To prevent the person from falling when making an occupied bed
A)Ask a co-worker to help you
B)Tell the person to be very careful when the bed is raised
C)Keep the bed in the low position
D)Get the person up in the chair
Q3) 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
Q4) 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
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Chapter 14: Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use
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Q1) 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
Q2) 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
Q3) Bed rail covers and gap protectors
A)Are restraints
B)Protect the person from entrapment
C)Are never used with restraints
D)Protect the person from wandering
Q4) Which statement about restraints is incorrect?
A)A back cushion is used if the person is restrained in a chair.
B)A person restrained in the supine position is at great risk for aspiration.
C)Bed rails are raised when using vest,jacket,or belt restraints.
D)The signal light is kept within the person's reach.
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Chapter 15: Preventing Infection
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Q1) A microbe normally lives and grows in the respiratory system.Which statement 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.
Q2) Your lips are chapped.You can apply lip balm in the A)Person's room
B)Residents' dining room
C)Dirty utility room
D)Employee restroom
Q3) Hands are washed for at least _____ seconds.
A)10
B)15
C)20
D)30
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Chapter 16: Body Mechanics
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Q1) When giving bedside care,the bed should be
A)At its highest horizontal level
B)At its lowest horizontal level
C)Raised so it is close to your waist
D)In Fowler's position
Q2) You can push,pull,slide,or lift an object.Which movement is easiest?
A)Pushing
B)Pulling
C)Sliding
D)Lifting
Q3) 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
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Chapter 17: Safe Resident Handling, Moving, and Transfers
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Q1) Problems with sitting and balance often occur after illness,injury,surgery,and bedrest.
A)True
B)False
Q2) When can you leave a person on a stretcher unattended?
A)After the safety straps are on
B)After the side rails are raised
C)After the person is transported
D)Never
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) Before moving,positioning,or transferring a person,you need to
A)Explain to the person what you are going to do
B)Apply a transfer belt
C)Ask a co-worker to help you
D)Move the person to the middle of the bed
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Chapter 18: The Residents Unit
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Q1) You are straightening a person's unit.What should you do?
A)Rearrange the room.
B)Discard papers,flowers,food,and other clutter.
C)Empty the wastebasket daily.
D)Adjust lighting for the person's comfort.
Q2) Where are bedpans and urinals stored?
A)In bedside stands
B)In overbed tables
C)In closets
D)Under the bed
Q3) Which statement about room temperatures is correct?
A)Older and chronically ill persons may need higher room temperatures.
B)You can change the person's room temperature to meet your needs.
C)Less active persons are usually comfortable in cooler areas.
D)You can decide how warm a person's room should be.
Q4) Which statement about overbed tables is incorrect?
A)They can be raised or lowered.
B)They can be used as a work area.
C)You can place urinals and bedpans on them.
D)They are used for meals.
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Chapter 19: Bedmaking
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Q1) 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
Q2) You brought 2 pillowcases into a resident's room.The person uses 1 pillow.What should you do with the other pillowcase?
A)Return it to the linen supply.
B)Leave it in the person's room for another time.
C)Take it to another resident's room.
D)Put it with the dirty laundry.
Q3) Which linens must be tight and wrinkle-free?
A)Bottom linens
B)The blanket
C)The bedspread
D)The pillowcase
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Chapter 20: Hygiene
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Q1) You need to bathe a person with dementia.Which is incorrect?
A)Increase the room temperature before starting the bath.
B)Avoid telling the person what you are going to do.
C)Let the person help as much as possible.
D)Handle the person gently.
Q2) A resident is receiving oxygen therapy.You know that the person needs frequent oral hygiene because of
A)Dry mouth
B)A bad taste in the mouth
C)Plaque
D)Tartar
Q3) Bathing does all of the following except
A)Decrease circulation
B)Exercise body parts
C)Relax the person
D)Refresh the person
Q4) Bathing procedures can threaten persons with dementia.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 21: Grooming
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Q1) The shampoo method used depends on all of the following except
A)The person's condition
B)Safety factors
C)How much time you have
D)Personal choice
Q2) Hair loss is
A)Alopecia
B)Dandruff
C)Pediculosis
D)Hirsutism
Q3) A resident with dementia is having problems dressing.Which measure will not help?
A)Let the person dress himself or herself to the extent possible.
B)Let the person choose what to wear from 2 or 3 outfits.
C)Stack clothes in the order that they will be put on.
D)Complete the process as quickly as possible.
Q4) Women in nursing centers do not shave their legs or underarms.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 22: Urinary Elimination
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Q1) Hematuria means
A)Sugar in the urine
B)Blood in the urine
C)A scant amount of urine
D)Difficult or painful urination
Q2) When giving care to a person with a catheter,you need to do all of the following except
A)Practice medical asepsis
B)Practice surgical asepsis
C)Follow Standard Precautions
D)Follow the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
Q3) A resident has incontinence.Which is correct?
A)Answer the person's signal light promptly.
B)Place toilet tissue within the person's reach.
C)Teach the person pelvic muscle exercises.
D)Choose incontinence products for the person.
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Chapter 23: Bowel Elimination
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Q1) A resident complains of constipation.If the person is constipated,you would expect her stools to be
A)Large or marble-sized
B)Liquid
C)Soft and shaped like the rectum
D)Black and tarry
Q2) Oil-retention enemas are retained for at least
A)15 minutes
B)30 to 60 minutes
C)2 hours
D)3 hours
Q3) A person has an ileostomy.Which statement is incorrect?
A)The entire colon was removed.
B)Feces are liquid in consistency.
C)Feces drain constantly from the ileostomy.
D)Water is absorbed before feces are expelled into the pouch.
Q4) Touching an ostomy stoma causes pain and discomfort.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 24: Nutrition and Fluids
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Q1) A resident is on aspiration precautions.When the person is done eating,you need to check his mouth for
A)Pocketing
B)The need for oral hygiene
C)Food stains
D)Gum disease
Q2) Which vitamin is needed for vision?
A)A
B)B?
C)B?
D)D
Q3) The doctor ordered a dysphagia diet for a resident.The person's food is pureed.Which is correct?
A)The person drinks his or her food from a cup.
B)The person's food is thick like mashed potatoes.
C)The person needs to eat with a spoon.
D)The person's food is served in a bowl.
Q4) Older persons need fewer calories than younger people.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 25: Nutritional Support and Iv Therapy
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Q1) A person has a nasogastric tube.To prevent the tube from irritating the nose,the tube is secured to the
A)Nose
B)Face
C)Mouth
D)Ear
Q2) Which is a peripheral IV site?
A)The jugular vein
B)The basilic vein
C)The subclavian vein
D)A vein on the back of the hand
Q3) 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
Q4) A feeding pump is used for a continuous tube feeding.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 26: Exercise and Activity
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Q1) Orthostatic hypotension is
A)A decrease in size or wasting away of tissue
B)The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle
C)The loss of muscle strength as a result of inactivity
D)A drop in blood pressure when the person suddenly stands
Q2) Which action will not promote comfort while performing range-of-motion exercises?
A)Exposing only the part being exercised
B)Supporting the part being exercised
C)Providing for privacy
D)Moving the joint quickly and forcefully
Q3) Which exercises are done to the elbow?
A)Pronation and supination
B)Flexion and extension
C)Abduction and adduction
D)Internal and external rotation
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Chapter 27: Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
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Q1) A resident has dementia.The person cannot explain when or where the pain is.How can you tell when the person has pain?
A)The person's family will tell you.
B)Behavior changes may signal pain.
C)The person will be stoic.
D)Pain is not a concern.Persons with dementia cannot feel 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) Which statement about comfort,rest,and sleep is incorrect?
A)Taking part in planning care promotes comfort,rest,and sleep.
B)Untreated pain decreases quality of life.
C)Sleep problems are uncommon in persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
D)You help the nurse meet the person's needs by reporting signs and symptoms of pain.
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Chapter 28: Oxygen Needs
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Q1) What is the danger of liquid oxygen systems?
A)Liquid oxygen can freeze the skin.
B)Liquid oxygen can burn the skin.
C)Liquid oxygen can cause pressure on the skin.
D)Liquid oxygen can cause atelectasis.
Q2) A radioisotope is given for a
A)Chest x-ray
B)Lung scan
C)Bronchoscopy
D)Thoracentesis
Q3) A resident is sensitive to a substance.The person's body reacts with signs and symptoms.This is
A)A pollutant
B)An allergy
C)Hypoxia
D)Hypoxemia
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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) Mechanical ventilation requires
A)Suctioning
B)An oropharyngeal or a nasopharyngeal airway
C)Chest tubes
D)An endotracheal tube or a tracheostomy tube
Q3) The escape and collection of fluid in the pleural space is
A)Pleural effusion
B)Pneumothorax
C)Hemothorax
D)Sputum
Q4) What sensations are common with artificial airways?
A)Numbness and tingling
B)Pain and discomfort
C)Dizziness and faintness
D)Gagging and choking
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Chapter 30: Assisted Living
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Q1) Which is not a reason for transfer,discharge,or eviction from the ALR?
A)The person is rude and unkind.
B)The person does not follow facility policies and rules.
C)The facility cannot meet the person's health needs.
D)The facility closes.
Q2) Assisted living caregivers need training in all of the following areas except
A)Fire and disaster plans
B)Catheter care and tube feedings
C)Early signs of illness
D)Safety measures
Q3) The six rights of drug administration include the right drug,the right person,and the right documentation.What are the other rights?
A)The right dose,route,and time
B)The right to refuse,to choose,and select the site
C)The right site,form,and method
D)The right color,day,and food or drink
Q4) Criminal background and fingerprint checks are common staff requirements.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 31: Measuring Vital Signs
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A)Check it for breaks and chips.
B)Clean it with hot water.
C)Clean it with a disinfectant.
D)Wipe it to remove mucus,feces,or sweat.
Q2) A resident is 83 years old.You measure the person's vital signs
A)Several times a day
B)Before and after surgery
C)After giving care
D)According to the person's care plan
Q3) A rectal thermometer is color-coded in
A)Blue
B)Red
C)Green
D)Yellow
Q4) For an adult,which pulse rate is reported to the nurse at once?
A)66
B)74
C)88
D)110
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A)Examine the eardrum
B)Test reflexes
C)Examine the tympanic membrane
D)Test hearing
Q2) Which action protects the person's privacy during the exam?
A)The drape is removed.
B)The gown is removed.
C)Only the part being examined is exposed.
D)You leave the room.
Q3) A percussion hammer is used to
A)Examine the eardrum
B)Test reflexes
C)Examine the tympanic membrane
D)Test hearing
Q4) Who can perform physical examinations?
A)The nursing team
B)The health team
C)Doctors and many RNs
D)All RNs and LPNs
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Q1) Mucus from the respiratory system that is expelled through the mouth is
A)Phlegm
B)Saliva
C)Sputum
D)Ketone
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) A stool specimen must not be contaminated with urine.
A)True
B)False
Q4) 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.
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Chapter 34: Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges
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A)True
B)False
Q2) Before you weigh a person,you need to have the person
A)Drink a glass of water
B)Void
C)Have a bowel movement
D)Put on a robe and footwear
Q3) Reasons for a transfer or discharge are part of the person's medical record.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A new resident has dementia.Which statement is incorrect?
A)The person's confusion will decrease in the new setting.
B)The person may show signs of fear and agitation.
C)The person's family may feel guilty about the need for nursing center care.
D)The person may want to leave.
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Chapter 27: Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
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Q1) Cold has all of the following effects except
A)Increasing blood flow
B)Reducing tissue swelling
C)Reducing bleeding
D)Numbing the skin
Q2) When using a commercial cold pack,which is correct?
A)Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
B)Use surgical asepsis.
C)Measure water temperature.
D)Wear gloves.
Q3) A resident has an elastic bandage.How often should you check the color and temperature in the bandaged part?
A)Every 15 minutes
B)Every 30 minutes
C)Every 45 minutes
D)Every 60 minutes
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A)5
B)10
C)15
D)20
Q2) A pressure ulcer is called all of the following except A)Bedsore
B)Pressure sore
C)Decubitus ulcer
D)Stasis ulcer
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)Eggcrate-like mattress
D)Flotation pad
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Chapter 37: Hearing, Speech, and Vision Problems
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Q1) A resident thinks that her hearing aid is not working.What should you do first?
A)Ask her simple questions.If she answers correctly,the hearing aid is working.
B)Tell the nurse.
C)Check to see if the hearing aid is on.
D)Put it in your ear to see if it is working.
Q2) Glaucoma has no cure.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The person experiencing vertigo must
A)Lie down
B)Drink plenty of fluids
C)Wear a hearing aid
D)Stop smoking
Q4) 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.
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Chapter 38: Cancer, Immune System, and Skin Disorders
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Q1) Signs and symptoms of AIDS include all of the following except
A)Loss of appetite,weight loss,night sweats,and diarrhea
B)Warts and blisters on the genitals,discharge from the vagina or penis,and intense itching
C)Skin rashes,swollen glands,cough,and purple blotches on the skin
D)Extreme fatigue,sores or white patches on the mouth or tongue,and confusion
Q2) 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
Q3) 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.
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) Skeletal traction is applied to the
A)Skin
B)Bone
C)Muscle
D)Joint
Q2) A person with a fracture will have all of the following except
A)Joint pain and stiffness
B)Pain and tenderness
C)Limited movement and loss of function
D)Deformity of the body part
Q3) A hip fracture requires
A)Closed reduction
B)Open reduction
C)A cast
D)Traction
Q4) Arthroplasty is
A)The surgical replacement of a joint
B)Joint inflammation
C)A disease in which bones become porous and brittle
D)The repair of a fracture
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Chapter 40: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders
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Q1) A resident has emphysema.You expect the person's treatment to include all of the following except
A)Oxygen therapy
B)Breathing exercises
C)Drug therapy
D)Diet therapy
Q2) Which of these blood pressure measurements indicates hypertension?
A)120/70 mm Hg and 140/90 mm Hg
B)138/90 mm Hg and 130/80 mm Hg
C)150/100 mm Hg and 110/60 mm Hg
D)148/90 mm Hg and 160/100 mm Hg
Q3) What is the major cause of chronic bronchitis?
A)Smoking
B)Infection
C)Air pollution
D)Family history
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) In diabetes,the body lacks or is unable to use
A)Estrogen
B)Testosterone
C)Insulin
D)Protein and carbohydrates
Q2) A resident has diabetes.The person's care plan includes measures to prevent hyperglycemia.Which will decrease the person's blood sugar level?
A)Not enough diabetic medication
B)Eating too much food
C)Increasing the person's exercise
D)Physical or emotional stress
Q3) Signs and/or symptoms that indicate a resident may be experiencing a gallbladder attack include
A)Pain in the lower abdomen
B)Bright red-colored stools
C)Nausea and vomiting
D)Dry mouth
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Chapter 42: Urinary and Reproductive Disorders
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A)An artificial way to remove waste and excess fluid from the body
B)A process that uses the abdominal cavity lining to remove waste from the body
C)The surgical creation of an artificial opening
D)An artificial opening between the ureter and the abdomen
Q2) Cystitis means
A)An inflammation of the kidney pelvis
B)Kidney stones
C)A bladder infection
D)Pus in the urine
Q3) The person with kidney stones usually experiences all of the following except
A)Changes in skin color and dry,itchy skin
B)Severe,cramping pain in the back and side
C)Fever and chills
D)Dysuria,urgency,and hematuria
Q4) 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
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Chapter 43: Mental Health Problems
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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) The overuse of a drug for its non-medical or non-therapy effects is
A)Drug tolerance
B)Drug addiction
C)Drug abuse
D)Therapeutic drug use
Q3) Which statement about defense mechanisms is incorrect?
A)They are unconscious reactions.
B)They are used by everyone.
C)They relieve anxiety.
D)They reflect the highest level of anxiety.
Q4) Infant-like behavior,such as bedwetting,may occur in those persons with
A)Obsessive-compulsive disorders
B)Bipolar disorder
C)Schizophrenia
D)Antisocial personality disorders
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Q1) Pseudodementia is
A)When signs,symptoms,and behaviors of 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) The Alzheimer's Association has a program for persons who wander.The program is called
A)Safe Return
B)Take Me Home
C)Call Home
D)Medic Alert
Q3) A resident has AD.You find the following items in the person's room.Which is unsafe?
A)A quilt
B)Shampoo
C)Socks
D)A sweater
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Q1) Causes of developmental disabilities occur
A)Before,during,or after birth
B)During adolescence
C)During early and middle adulthood
D)During late adulthood
Q2) A resident has cerebral palsy.The person's care depends on
A)The person's financial abilities
B)The person's gender
C)The degree of brain damage
D)Center policy and procedures
Q3) Spina bifida is a congenital defect of the
A)Brain
B)Spinal column
C)Nerves
D)Meninges
Q4) Intellectual disabilities involve
A)An extra chromosome and heart defects
B)Muscle weakness and poor muscle control
C)Low intellectual functioning and impaired adaptive behavior
D)Hearing and vision impairments and seizures
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Chapter 46: Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care
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Q1) What is stressed during rehabilitation?
A)The person's disabilities
B)What the person can do
C)The person's weaknesses
D)The person's attitude
Q2) Restorative nursing care does all of the following except
A)Focuses on the whole person
B)Provides all ADL for the person
C)Prevents unnecessary decline in function
D)Helps the person maintain the highest level of function
Q3) Rehabilitation often takes longer for A)Teenagers
B)Young adults
C)Middle-aged adults
D)Older persons
Q4) A resident needs bowel and bladder training.What should you do?
A)Offer the bedpan regularly.
B)Restrict the person's fluid intake.
C)Provide catheter care.
D)Follow the person's care plan.
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Q1) A person has fainted.Which action is incorrect?
A)Loosen tight clothing.
B)Raise the person's legs.
C)Have the person walk around to stimulate circulation.
D)After recovery from fainting,assist the person to a sitting position.
Q2) You find a person lying on his right side.He is breathing and has a pulse.However,he is bleeding from his right leg.How should you position him?
A)Turn him to the supine position.
B)Elevate his legs.
C)Help him to a Fowler's position.
D)Leave him as you found him.
Q3) Another term for convulsion is
A)Shock
B)Stroke
C)Seizure
D)Fainting
Q4) Never practice CPR on another person.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) A resident is dying.The person's care plan includes the following.Which should you question?
A)Provide oral hygiene every hour.
B)Remove the blanket or bedspread.
C)Change linens and gown as needed.
D)Maintain the semi-Fowler's position.
Q2) A resident is dying.He gave "durable power of attorney" to his daughter.This means that his daughter
A)Will inherit his money
B)Can make his health care decisions when he cannot
C)Can start measures that prolong his life
D)Can remove measures that prolong his life
Q3) You are assisting with post-mortem care.The body produces sounds during turning and re-positioning.Which is correct?
A)The person is still alive.
B)CPR must be started.
C)The sounds are normal and expected.
D)The sounds are signs of rigor mortis.
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