Nursing Fundamentals
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Nursing Fundamentals introduces students to the core principles and practices of the nursing profession. This course covers foundational concepts such as the nursing process, patient assessment, infection control, basic patient care skills, communication strategies, ethical and legal considerations, and the role of the nurse within the healthcare team. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on clinical experiences, students develop the critical thinking, technical abilities, and compassionate approach necessary to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
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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 assisted living facility
A)Provides three meals a day and housekeeping and laundry services
B)Is for persons with terminal illnesses
C)Provides complex on-going rehabilitation
D)Is for persons with chronic mental illness
Answer: A
Q2) An on-going illness that is slow or gradual in onset and for which there is no known cure is a(n)_____ illness.
A)Acute
B)Chronic
C)Terminal
D)Physical
Answer: B
Q3) Case managers are allowed to communicate with insurance companies.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Resident Rights
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Q1) 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
Q2) The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is a
A)State law
B)Nurse practice act
C)Federal law
D)Criminal law
Answer: C
Q3) Before entering a person's room,you should
A)Get the person's attention
B)Knock on the door and wait to be asked in
C)Check to see if the person has visitors
D)Check to see if the person is in the bathroom
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: The Nursing Assistant in Long-Term Care
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Q1) Before a nurse delegates a task to you,the nurse must know all of the following except
A)The tasks included in your job description
B)If you are willing to perform the task
C)What was taught in your education program
D)What tasks your state allows nursing assistants to perform
Answer: B
Q2) Which nursing team members cannot delegate?
A)RNs
B)LPNs
C)LVNs
D)Nursing assistants
Answer: D
Q3) The competency evaluation required by OBRA involves a
A)Written test only
B)Skills test only
C)Written test and a skills test
D)Licensing examination
Answer: C
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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) 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.
Q3) Which statement about domestic abuse is incorrect?
A)It can happen in nursing centers.
B)Usually,just one type of abuse is present.
C)The abuser has power and control over the victim.
D)Fear and harm occur.
Q4) 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.
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Chapter 5: Work Ethics
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Q1) Treating the person with dignity is
A)Enthusiasm
B)Empathy
C)Respectfulness
D)Cheerfulness
Q2) Which will not promote physical and mental health?
A)Good nutrition
B)Having your eyes examined
C)Taking drugs as a doctor prescribes
D)Exercising once a week
Q3) Nail polish
A)Must be a light shade
B)Must be in good repair
C)Must be a dark shade
D)Is not worn
Q4) Which of the following is good work ethics?
A)Carrying a personal pager
B)Asking a co-worker for lunch money
C)Using the center's computer to check your e-mail
D)Making a doctor's appointment for your day off
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Chapter 6: Communicating With the Health Team
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Q1) "Myo" means
A)Spinal cord
B)Eye
C)Muscle
D)Straight,normal,correct
Q2) "Hydro" means
A)Bladder
B)Water
C)Kidney
D)Air
Q3) The health team exchanges information.They send and receive messages.This is A)Gossip
B)Communication
C)Reporting
D)Resolving conflict
Q4) Which statement about charting is incorrect?
A)You can chart a procedure before completing it.
B)You should use the person's exact words whenever possible.
C)You need to avoid terms with more than one meaning.
D)You need to record facts.
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Chapter 7: Assisting With the Nursing Process
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Q1) Goals are set during the planning step of the nursing process.Which is incorrect?
A)A goal is that which is desired by the health team as a result of nursing care.
B)Goals are aimed at the person's highest level of well-being and function.
C)Goals promote health and prevent health problems.
D)Goals promote rehabilitation.
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 statement is correct?
A)Nursing assistants do not have a role in the nursing process.
B)Nursing process steps can be done in any order.
C)The nursing process is the same as the care planning process.
D)The nursing process is on-going.It never ends.
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) You are caring for a person who is comatose.You should do all of 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) A resident says: "I'm tired of waiting for my lunch.I want it now!" To paraphrase,you say
A)"Why do you want your lunch now?"
B)"You want your lunch now."
C)"What do you want for lunch?"
D)"Could you tell me that again?"
Q3) A resident turns her eyes away from you.Her face is flushed.These facial expressions most likely mean that she is
A)Afraid
B)Angry
C)Surprised
D)Embarrassed
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Chapter 9: Body Structure and Function
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Q1) Which is not a part of the digestive system?
A)The mouth
B)The larynx
C)The esophagus
D)The stomach
Q2) The white of the eye is the
A)Sclera
B)Pupil
C)Cornea
D)Iris
Q3) Which separates the external ear and the middle ear?
A)The malleus
B)The incus
C)The stapes
D)The tympanic membrane
Q4) Which increases heart rate,blood pressure,and energy?
A)Parathormone
B)Epinephrine and norepinephrine
C)Insulin
D)Adrenocorticotropic hormone
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Chapter 10: The Older Person
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Q1) Which statement about changes in the skin is incorrect?
A)The skin thins and sags.
B)Folds,lines,and wrinkles appear.
C)The skin is easily injured.
D)Oil and sweat glands secrete more.
Q2) 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
Q3) Which statement about quality nursing centers is incorrect?
A)Residents can access toilets by wheelchair.
B)Residents look clean and are dressed appropriately.
C)Staff is friendly and well groomed.
D)Heavy odors are present.
Q4) Which statement about aging is incorrect?
A)Body processes slow down.
B)Energy level decreases.
C)Changes are always noted when they occur.
D)Some people age faster than others.
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Chapter 11: Sexuality
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Q1) Healthy,pleasurable sexual relationships and intimacy enhance the quality of life for people of all ages.
A)True
B)False
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) Drugs are available to treat
A)Impotence
B)Homosexuality
C)Heterosexuality
D)Bisexuality
Q4) A male resident is rubbing his genital area.Which statement is incorrect?
A)He is just trying to arouse himself.
B)He could have a urinary tract infection.
C)He could have a reproductive system disorder.
D)He could be wet or soiled from urine or feces.
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Chapter 12: Safety
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Q1) You are warming your lunch in a microwave.While the lunch is warming,you
A)Can give needed care
B)Can finish a task
C)Can do an errand
D)Stay by the microwave
Q2) A resident got a new shirt for his birthday.Which is incorrect?
A)This valuable item is sent home with his family.
B)The item is labeled with his name.
C)The item is added to his personal belongings list.
D)The item is described for his personal belongings list.
Q3) Safety measures must not
A)Result in accidents
B)Result in injury
C)Interfere with the person's rights
D)Agitate the person
Q4) 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.
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Chapter 13: Preventing Falls
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Q1) All of the following increase a person's risk for falls except
A)Joint pain and stiffness
B)Memory problems
C)Muscle weakness
D)Wearing eyeglasses
Q2) Which statement about falls is incorrect?
A)You can borrow a resident's wheelchair for another person.
B)Meeting elimination needs can help prevent falls.
C)Bed,wheelchair,and stretcher wheels are locked for transfers.
D)Safety checks are made of resident rooms after visitors leave.
Q3) Bed rails are considered restraints by OBRA.
A)True
B)False
Q4) 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
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Chapter 14: Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use
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Q1) Restraints are used
A)To discipline a person
B)For staff convenience
C)To control or prevent a behavior
D)To protect persons from harming themselves or others
Q2) Which is a restraint alternative?
A)Staff assignments are changed daily.
B)Floor cushions are placed next to beds.
C)Lights are always bright in rooms and hallways.
D)The person is kept in his or her room as much as possible.
Q3) Restraints are used
A)When the nurse thinks that they are needed
B)When the health team thinks that they are needed
C)When other measures fail to protect the person
D)To prevent falls
Q4) Vest and jacket restraints are applied to the
A)Chest
B)Waist
C)Limbs
D)Hands
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Chapter 15: Preventing Infection
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Q1) Bacteria are often called
A)Germs
B)Fungi
C)Viruses
D)Spores
Q2) Healthcare-associated infections are prevented by all of the following except
A)Medical asepsis
B)Surgical asepsis
C)Isolation precautions
D)Contamination precautions
Q3) Bloodborne pathogens exit the body through the
A)Blood
B)Respiratory system
C)Urinary tract
D)Reproductive system
Q4) Disposable goggles and face shields are
A)Cleaned for re-use
B)Discarded after use
C)Labeled with the person's name and room number
D)Sterilized
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Chapter 16: Body Mechanics
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Q1) To protect yourself from injury,it is best to
A)Work alone
B)Lift with forceful movements
C)Bend while lifting
D)Avoid lifting whenever possible
Q2) The nurse asks you to position a resident in the lateral position.This position is the
A)Side-lying position
B)Sitting position
C)Back-lying position
D)Dorsal recumbent position
Q3) The base of support is
A)The way the head,trunk,arms,and legs are aligned with one another
B)Posture
C)The area on which an object rests
D)Ergonomics
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Chapter 17: Safe Resident Handling, Moving, and Transfers
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Q1) Good planning before moving or lifting a person in bed involves all of the following except
A)Deciding how you will move the person
B)Asking a co-worker to help you
C)Planning how to protect drainage tubes
D)Doing necessary recording before you complete the task
Q2) 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
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 18: The Residents Unit
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Q1) Which is not a safety feature of resident bathrooms?
A)Towel racks
B)Grab bars
C)Raised toilet seats
D)The signal light
Q2) The person's area of the room is considered
A)Public space
B)Working space
C)Private
D)Home-like
Q3) A resident cannot control his bladder.To prevent odors,you need to
A)Check him often
B)Change his clothing every 2 hours
C)Dispose of wet clothing and linens at the end of your shift
D)Remind him to use the bathroom
Q4) In Trendelenburg's position,the head of the bed is
A)Raised 30 degrees
B)Lowered and the foot of the bed is raised
C)Raised and the foot of the bed is lowered
D)Elevated 45 to 90 degrees
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Chapter 19: Bedmaking
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Q1) Which can be used as a lifting or turning sheet?
A)Mattress pad
B)Bottom sheet
C)Plastic drawsheet
D)Cotton drawsheet
Q2) A resident does not use bed rails.You need to make an occupied bed.Which is correct?
A)Raise the bed rails.
B)Keep the bed in the low position.
C)Ask a co-worker to help you.
D)Make an open bed instead.
Q3) Linens are straightened and tightened
A)Daily
B)After the bath or shower
C)At bedtime
D)Whenever needed
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Chapter 20: Hygiene
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Q1) A resident is going to have a shower.Which will not protect the person from falling?
A)Have the person use grab bars for support.
B)Have the person use the towel bars for support.
C)Place a bath mat on the shower floor.
D)Make sure that the shower room floor is dry.
Q2) A resident flosses once a day.When is the best time to floss?
A)In the morning
B)After meals
C)Whenever the person feels like it
D)At bedtime
Q3) To floss teeth,the floss is moved
A)Left to right
B)Right to left
C)Up and down
D)Side to side
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 receives anticoagulant drugs.To shave the person's face,you need to use a(n)
A)Razor blade
B)Safety razor
C)Electric shaver
D)Blade shaver
Q2) You nick a resident's face.What should you do?
A)Apply direct pressure to the bleeding site.
B)Call for the nurse.
C)Apply a Band-Aid.
D)Wait for the bleeding to stop.
Q3) When shaving legs with a safety razor,you start at the
A)Knee
B)Thigh
C)Ankle
D)Calf
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) To apply a condom catheter,do all of the following except
A)Follow the manufacturer's instructions
B)Wash the penis with soap and water
C)Use elastic tape
D)Apply tape completely around the penis
Q2) All of the following terms mean "the process of emptying the bladder" except
A)Urination
B)Micturition
C)Nocturia
D)Voiding
Q3) People usually urinate at all of the following times except
A)At bedtime
B)After getting up
C)Before meals
D)During sleep
Q4) Catheters are used for all of the following purposes except
A)Promoting comfort for persons who are dying
B)Protecting wounds and pressure ulcers from urine
C)Measuring urinary output hourly
D)Treating the cause of incontinence
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Chapter 23: Bowel Elimination
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Q1) The doctor ordered a saline enema.What is added to the enema solution?
A)Mineral oil
B)A drug
C)Castile soap
D)Salt
Q2) Feces move through the intestines by
A)Chyme
B)Peristalsis
C)Defecation
D)Flatulence
Q3) You are giving a saline enema.During the procedure,the person complains of cramping.What should you do?
A)Call for the nurse.
B)Clamp the tubing.
C)Remove the tubing.
D)Insert the tubing farther.
Q4) Persons with ostomies manage their own care if able.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 24: Nutrition and Fluids
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Q1) Diabetes meal planning involves having the person
A)Eat only carbohydrates
B)Eat only protein
C)Avoid fats
D)Eat the same amount of carbohydrates,proteins,and fat each day
Q2) A person is on a high-protein diet.Which foods are not high in protein?
A)Meat,fish,and poultry
B)Milk,eggs,and cheese
C)Fruits
D)Breads and cereals
Q3) Which is not counted as output?
A)Urine
B)A normal bowel movement
C)Vomitus
D)Wound drainage
Q4) A person is on a bland diet.Which is incorrect?
A)Foods are low in roughage.
B)Foods are served at moderate temperatures.
C)Foods contain strong spices for taste.
D)Fried foods are not allowed.
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Chapter 25: Nutritional Support and Iv Therapy
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Q1) The risk of regurgitation is greatest with _____ tubes.
A)Naso-enteral
B)PEG
C)Jejunostomy
D)Gastrostomy
Q2) Regurgitation is the
A)Loss of appetite
B)Breathing of fluid or an object into the lungs
C)Backward flow of stomach contents into the mouth
D)Swelling of body tissues with water
Q3) A person is receiving hyperalimentation through an IV.The alarm sounds on the pump.What should you do?
A)Shut off the alarm.
B)Check the system to find out what is causing the problem.
C)Shut off the pump.
D)Call for the nurse.
Q4) You are never responsible for inserting feeding tubes or checking their placement.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 26: Exercise and Activity
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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) A resident has crutches.You need to do all of the following except
A)Teach the person how to use them
B)Check the crutch tips to see if they are worn down or wet
C)Make sure that the bolts are tight
D)Have the person wear street shoes with non-skid soles
Q3) Which exercise is not done to the shoulder?
A)Flexion
B)Extension
C)Supination
D)Hyperextension
Q4) Extension 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
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Chapter 27: Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
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Q1) Anxiety tends to
A)Relieve pain
B)Increase pain
C)Promote sleep
D)Lessen fear and worry
Q2) Which statement about pain is incorrect?
A)Some people ignore pain to meet personal and family duties.
B)Family and friends can help the person deal with pain.
C)Pain is useful for some people because of the attention that they get.
D)The ability to feel pain increases with aging.
Q3) Creating and focusing on an image is
A)Distraction
B)Guided imagery
C)Relaxation
D)Rest
Q4) Sleep is needed for all of the following except
A)Lowering stress and tension
B)Tissue healing and repair
C)Regaining energy and mental alertness
D)Promoting muscle activity
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Chapter 28: Oxygen Needs
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Q1) If abused,narcotics and depressant drugs can cause
A)Respiratory depression and respiratory arrest
B)Dyspnea and orthopnea
C)Pain and fever
D)Aspiration and pneumonia
Q2) Bloody sputum is
A)Hemothorax
B)Hemoptysis
C)Pleural effusion
D)Pneumothorax
Q3) Who starts and maintains oxygen therapy?
A)The doctor and nurse
B)The doctor and respiratory therapist
C)The nurse and respiratory therapist
D)The nurse and nursing assistant
Q4) Respiratory secretions do all of the following except
A)Promote coughing and deep breathing
B)Interfere with air movement
C)Interfere with O<sub>2</sub> and CO<sub>2</sub> exchange
D)Provide an environment for microbes
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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) A resident has a permanent tracheostomy.The person wants to take a shower.Which is correct?
A)People with tracheostomies cannot shower.They have tub or bed baths.
B)A shower guard is used and a hand-held nozzle is used to direct water away from the stoma.
C)The person needs to cover the stoma with plastic or leather.
D)Only the person's lower body is washed.
Q3) Suctioning is done when
A)The person cannot cough up secretions
B)A sputum specimen is needed
C)Secretions are excessive
D)The person is very ill
Q4) If not done correctly,suctioning can cause serious harm.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 30: Assisted Living
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Q1) Which statement about drug errors is incorrect?
A)An error occurs if the person takes the wrong drug.
B)An error occurs if the person takes a drug at the wrong time.
C)You need to report any drug error to the nurse.
D)You need to complete an incident only if the error caused harm.
Q2) All of the following prevents damage to laundry except
A)Wearing gloves
B)Emptying pockets
C)Fastening closures
D)Using the correct washing and drying temperatures and cycles
Q3) Bathrooms in assisted living units must have all of the following except
A)A sink
B)A bathtub or shower
C)Grab bars
D)A linen closet
Q4) Who plans,organizes,and conducts activity programs?
A)The nurse
B)Resident groups
C)An activities director
D)The family
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Chapter 31: Measuring Vital Signs
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A)Wet
B)Dry
C)Lubricated
D)Cleaned
Q2) What should you use to clean a stethoscope?
A)Antiseptic wipes
B)Disinfectant solution
C)Cold water
D)Hot water
Q3) A heart rate over 100 beats per minute is
A)Bradycardia
B)Tachycardia
C)Hypotension
D)Hypertension
Q4) You cannot hear a person's blood pressure.What should you do?
A)Take it again.
B)Get a different stethoscope.
C)Tell the nurse at once.
D)Record the previous measurement.
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Chapter 32: Assisting With the Physical Examination
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B)Abdomen
C)Chest
D)Breasts
Q2) When assisting with a physical exam,you are responsible for all of the following except
A)Protecting the right to privacy and confidentiality
B)Obtaining informed consent
C)Meeting the person's safety and security needs
D)Providing a safe setting
Q3) A resident complains of being cold during the exam.What can you do?
A)Provide a bath blanket.
B)Turn up the heat.
C)Tell the examiner.
D)Tell the person that the exam will be over shortly.
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) Glucosuria means
A)Sugar in the urine
B)Blood in the urine
C)A scant amount of urine
D)Difficult or painful urination
Q2) Oral care before collecting a sputum specimen involves
A)Brushing the teeth
B)Using mouthwash
C)Flossing
D)Rinsing with clear water
Q3) Which is not a rule for collecting specimens?
A)Follow the rules for medical asepsis.
B)Follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
C)Always use a sterile container.
D)Label the container accurately.
Q4) The doctor orders testing for glucosuria and ketones.What specimen is best?
A)A random urine specimen
B)A midstream urine specimen
C)A 24-hour urine specimen
D)A double-voided specimen
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Chapter 34: Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges
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Q1) You are admitting a new resident.Which is incorrect?
A)Discuss the person's diagnoses and medical history.
B)Complete a clothing list.
C)Orient the person to the room.
D)Orient the person to the nursing unit and the center.
Q2) Which statement about transfers is incorrect?
A)Only a doctor can request a transfer.
B)A transfer may be needed if the person's condition changes.
C)The person is transported by wheelchair,stretcher,or the bed.
D)Transfers may be necessary if roommates do not get along.
Q3) Before you weigh a person,you need to have the person
A)Drink a glass of water
B)Void
C)Have a bowel movement
D)Put on a robe and footwear
Q4) Which is not a guideline for measuring weight and height?
A)No footwear is worn.
B)The person voids after being weighed.
C)Weigh the person at the same time of day.
D)Use the same scale for daily,weekly,and monthly weights.
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Chapter 27: Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
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Q1) A resident has a venous ulcer.The person needs re-positioning at least every
A)Hour
B)2 hours
C)4 hours
D)Shift
Q2) What measurements are needed when a cooling blanket or warming blanket is used?
A)Body temperature and pulse
B)Vital signs
C)Pulse and respirations
D)Pulse and blood pressure
Q3) When heat is applied too long,blood vessels
A)Dilate
B)Constrict
C)Collapse
D)Become less elastic
Q4) Which type of tape allows movement of a body part?
A)Adhesive tape
B)Paper tape
C)Plastic tape
D)Elastic tape
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Q1) A pressure ulcer is called all of the following except
A)Bedsore
B)Pressure sore
C)Decubitus ulcer
D)Stasis ulcer
Q2) 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
Q3) 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
Q4) To prevent pressure ulcers,you must
A)Keep the person's skin clean and dry
B)Massage pressure points
C)Use soap to clean the skin
D)Scrub and rub the skin during bathing
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Q1) A resident has a hearing impairment.To communicate with the person,you need to do all of the following except
A)Gain the person's attention by approaching the person from behind
B)Face the person when speaking
C)Stand or sit in good light
D)Stand or sit on the side of the better ear
Q2) Symptoms of hearing loss include all of the following except A)Wax in the ears
B)Speaking too loudly
C)Turning and cupping the better ear toward the speaker
D)Asking for words to be repeated
Q3) A resident is blind.When speaking to the person,which is correct?
A)Speak loudly or shout.
B)Use simple words and short sentences.
C)Face the person.
D)Avoid using "see," "look," or "read."
Q4) Hearing,speech,and vision are important for safety and security.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 38: Cancer, Immune System, and Skin Disorders
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Q1) A tumor that does not spread to other body parts is
A)Cancer
B)Malignant
C)Metastasis
D)Benign
Q2) Care of a person with AIDS involves all of the following except
A)Skin care and oral hygiene
B)I&O and daily weight measurements
C)Restricting fluids
D)ROM and deep-breathing and coughing exercises
Q3) A malignant tumor
A)Grows slowly and in a localized area
B)Spreads to other parts of the body
C)Invades nearby tissues
D)Is not cancer
Q4) Graves' disease is a form of
A)Hyperthyroidism
B)Hypothyroidism
C)Sexually transmitted disease
D)Inflammation
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Chapter 39: Nervous System and Musculo-Skeletal Disorders
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Q1) Care of a person after a stroke often includes all of the following except
A)Ostomy care
B)A bowel or bladder training program
C)ROM exercises to prevent contractures
D)Measures to prevent pressure ulcers
Q2) A resident has a cast on her right arm.You note that her fingers are pale and that she cannot move them.What should you do?
A)Remove the cast.
B)Tell the nurse at once.
C)Elevate her arm on pillows.
D)Assist with range-of-motion exercises.
Q3) 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
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Chapter 40: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders
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Q1) Which statement about pneumonia is incorrect?
A)It is inflammation and infection of lung tissue.
B)Affected alveoli fill with fluid.
C)Affected alveoli are enlarged and less elastic.
D)The person has fever,chills,painful cough,and chest pain on breathing.
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) A person has right-sided heart failure.Signs and symptoms include
A)No pulse,no respirations,and no blood pressure
B)Swollen feet and ankles
C)Dyspnea,cyanosis,and elevated temperature
D)Severe,sudden chest pain
Q4) What are the major complications of coronary artery disease?
A)Hypertension,angina,and high blood pressure
B)Angina,myocardial infarction,irregular heartbeat,and sudden death
C)Myocardial infarction,hypertension,and COPD
D)Heart failure,myocardial infarction,and atherosclerosis
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Q1) Type 1 diabetes is treated with
A)Insulin therapy,healthy eating,and exercise
B)Estrogen therapy,healthy eating,and exercise
C)Testosterone therapy,healthy eating,and exercise
D)Healthy eating and exercise
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) Which of the following are common signs of diabetes?
A)Increased thirst and urination
B)Hypotension and anorexia
C)Circulatory disorders
D)Blindness and renal failure
Q4) In diabetes,the body lacks or is unable to use
A)Estrogen
B)Testosterone
C)Insulin
D)Protein and carbohydrates
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B)Antibiotics and fluids
C)Fluids and drugs for pain relief
D)Dietary changes
Q2) Which is not a cause of acute renal failure?
A)Heart attack
B)Severe bleeding
C)Asthma
D)Burns,infection,or severe allergic reactions
Q3) Signs and symptoms of herpes include A)Warts
B)Painful,blister-like sores
C)Urinary frequency and urgency
D)Diarrhea
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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Q1) All of the following may occur in the manic phase of bipolar disorder except A)Rapid speech
B)Excitement
C)Little sleep
D)Feelings of worthlessness and helplessness
Q2) A woman wants to be a lawyer.Her family does not have the money to send her to law school.She decides to become a teacher.What defense mechanism is she using?
A)Displacement
B)Projection
C)Conversion
D)Compensation
Q3) A person's eyeglasses break.Your supervisor blames you.At home,you scold your family for not helping with dinner.What defense mechanisms are you using?
A)Conversion
B)Displacement
C)Projection
D)Reaction formation
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A)The person is reacting to a family member
B)Hearing or vision problems
C)Pain,discomfort,or fear
D)Depression and aging
Q2) Which statement about Alzheimer's disease is incorrect?
A)Brain cells controlling intellectual and social function are damaged.
B)The person has behavior,mood,and personality changes.
C)Memory and mental abilities steadily decline.
D)Sudden in onset,the disease progresses over many years.
Q3) A resident has problems finding her room,the bathroom,the dining room,and so on.Which of the following might help her?
A)Telling her the date,the time,and the place
B)Showing her where things are
C)Picture signs
D)Keeping personal items where she can see them
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Q1) 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.
Q2) 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.
Q3) Persons with Down syndrome usually need all of the following except
A)Wheelchairs and braces
B)Health and sex education
C)A healthy diet and regular exercise
D)Speech,language,physical,and occupational therapies
Q4) Children with Down syndrome often have all of the following except
A)Oval-shaped eyes that slant upward
B)Short,wide hands with stubby fingers
C)Small head and flat face
D)Small tongue and large ears
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Q1) Restorative nursing care is
A)The process of restoring the person to his or her highest possible level of function
B)Using the nursing process to help the person adjust to a disability
C)Care that helps persons regain health,strength,and independence
D)The process of assisting the person to maintain or regain health
Q2) The goal for a prosthesis is to be like the missing body part in function and appearance.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Activities of daily living refer to
A)Work functions
B)Self-care
C)Prostheses
D)Assistive devices
Q4) A resident takes a long time getting dressed.What should you do?
A)Give the person time to complete the task.
B)Ask if you can help the person.
C)Report the problem to the nurse.
D)Time the person.Encourage the person to beat that time.
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Q1) A person is in cardiac arrest.After opening the airway,you need to
A)Check for adequate breathing
B)Give 2 rescue breaths
C)Check for a pulse
D)Position the person supine
Q2) You need to give mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing.Which statement is incorrect?
A)Contact with blood,body fluids,secretions,and excretions is likely.
B)You need to pinch the nostrils shut.
C)You place your mouth tightly over the person's mouth.
D)You remove your mouth from the person's mouth after giving 2 rescue breaths.
Q3) Another term for convulsion is
A)Shock
B)Stroke
C)Seizure
D)Fainting
Q4) A seizure is
A)Violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscle groups
B)The excessive loss of blood in a short time
C)The sudden loss of consciousness
D)The same as stroke
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Q1) 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
Q2) The right to privacy and the right to be treated with dignity and respect do not apply after death.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which does not promote quality of life?
A)Being forced to have treatment
B)Being in a home-like setting
C)Being free from restraints
D)Having a clean and neat room
Q4) Children between the ages of 2 and 6 years
A)Blame themselves when someone or something dies
B)Know that death is final
C)Fear pain and suffering
D)Believe that death can be avoided
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