Patient Care Technician Training
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Course Introduction
The Patient Care Technician Training course prepares students to provide essential care to patients in diverse healthcare settings, such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics. The curriculum covers fundamental skills including vital signs monitoring, basic nursing care, patient hygiene, mobility assistance, specimen collection, electrocardiogram (EKG) administration, and phlebotomy techniques. Emphasis is placed on effective communication, infection control, patient safety, and adhering to ethical and legal standards in healthcare. Through hands-on labs and clinical experiences, students develop the competence and confidence needed to support nurses and medical staff, ensure patient comfort, and promote quality healthcare outcomes.
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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) Accreditation for nursing centers is
A)A voluntary process that signals quality and excellence
B)Required to receive Medicare and Medicaid funds
C)A federal requirement for a nursing center to operate
D)A process required by preferred providers
Answer: A
Q2) 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
Q3) A hospice is a
A)Skilled nursing facility
B)Home health care agency
C)Health care program for persons who present dangers to themselves or others
D)Health care agency or program for persons who are dying
Answer: D
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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 resident can visit with family and friends in private.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) A resident wants a bath in the evening,not in the morning.The person has the right to make this choice.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) You are responsible for protecting the resident's rights.
A)True
B)False Answer: True
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Chapter 3: The Nursing Assistant in Long-Term Care
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Q1) 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
Q2) Does a nurse have to delegate a task to you?
A)Yes,if the task is in your job description.
B)Yes,if the nurse teaches you how to perform the task.
C)No.The nurse makes delegation decisions that are best for the person.
D)No.The nurse performs the task unless he or she is busy.
Answer: C
Q3) 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
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Chapter 4: Ethics and Laws
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Q1) The intentional mistreatment or harm of another person is A)Assault
B)Defamation
C)Battery
D)Abuse
Q2) Knowledge of right conduct and wrong conduct is A)Ethics
B)Torts
C)Civil law
D)Public law
Q3) You are walking by a resident room.You hear a nurse shouting at the resident.This is A)Battery
B)A tort
C)Verbal abuse
D)Neglect
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) You are in the waiting area before your interview.What should you do?
A)Sit quietly.
B)Eat your lunch.
C)Talk to the receptionist.
D)Look at things on the receptionist's desk.
Q2) You could lose your job for all of the following reasons except
A)Being harassed
B)Poor attendance
C)Abandonment
D)Using alcohol at work
Q3) You decide to resign from your job.What should you do?
A)Do not show up for work.
B)Give a 2-week notice.
C)Hire someone to take your place.
D)Give a 1-day notice.
Q4) Which is not a courtesy?
A)Saying "please" and "thank you"
B)Holding doors open for others
C)Helping others when asked to do so
D)Calling a resident by his or her first name
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Chapter 6: Communicating With the Health Team
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Q1) The suffix "-algia" means
A)Condition
B)Pain
C)Enlargement
D)Disease
Q2) The clock shows 7:29 PM.In 24-hour clock time,this is
A)7:29 PM
B)729
C)0729
D)1929
Q3) Where would you record information about the person's hygiene,elimination,and sleep?
A)The admission sheet
B)The progress notes
C)Activities of daily living flow sheet
D)Kardex
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Chapter 7: Assisting With the Nursing Process
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Q1) Which is a sign?
A)Dizziness
B)Nausea
C)Fever
D)Headache
Q2) 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.
Q3) Information that you can see,hear,feel,or smell is
A)The nursing diagnosis
B)Observation
C)Objective data
D)Subjective data
Q4) Which is a sign?
A)Yellow urine
B)Chest pain
C)Stiff joints
D)Blurred vision
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Chapter 8: Understanding the Resident
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Q1) A resident's eyes are wide open and the eyebrows are raised.The person's mouth is tense with the lips turned back.These facial expressions most likely mean
A)Coldness
B)Fear
C)Disgust
D)Tiredness
Q2) When speaking to a person who is disabled,you should do all of the following except
A)Protect the person's privacy
B)Use the person's first name
C)Allow the person time to answer you
D)Maintain eye contact
Q3) Family and visitors
A)Are treated with respect
B)Share the person's cultural and religious beliefs
C)Help with the person's care
D)Are encouraged to stay in the room during care measures
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) Groups of tissues with the same function form
A)Systems
B)Organs
C)Mitosis
D)Chromosomes
Q2) The stomach is located in the _____ of the abdominal cavity.
A)Upper left part
B)Upper right part
C)Lower right part
D)Middle
Q3) During the reproductive years,a female sex cell is released
A)During intercourse
B)Monthly
C)Weekly
D)Daily
Q4) Which vessels are involved in passing food and oxygen to the cells?
A)Arteries
B)Capillaries
C)Veins
D)Venules
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Chapter 10: The Older Person
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Q1) Brown spots on the skin
A)Are caused by bruising
B)Are common on the wrists and hands
C)Usually occur on the face and legs
D)Have fewer nerve endings
Q2) Which is not a cause of poor circulation in older persons?
A)Weakened heart muscle
B)Narrowed arteries
C)Arteries are less elastic
D)Decreased amounts of blood
Q3) Which statement about an older person's hair is incorrect?
A)White or gray hair is common.
B)Hair thins on men and women.
C)Hair tends to be oily.
D)Shampooing frequency depends on personal choice.
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) 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.
Q2) A term used to describe persons who are undergoing hormone therapy or surgery for sexual reassignment is
A)Transgender
B)Homosexual
C)Transsexual
D)Transvestite
Q3) A resident is angry because his sexual function is affected by his heart disease.What should you do to help him?
A)Follow his care plan.
B)Be a caring partner.
C)Provide support and reassurance.
D)Use touch to show that you care.
Q4) Sexuality is not important for older persons.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Safety
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Q1) A warning label on a hazardous substance container is damaged.What should you do?
A)Try to read the label.
B)Take the container to the nurse.
C)Pour the substance into a different container.
D)Apply a new warning label.
Q2) When there is a fire,you should do all of the following except
A)Use the elevator
B)Move persons in immediate danger to a safe place
C)Sound the nearest alarm
D)Close doors and windows to confine the fire
Q3) You see a stranger in the center.What should you do?
A)Call the police.
B)Tell the nurse at once.
C)Ask the person to leave.
D)Call 911.
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) The person that has dizziness on standing
A)Is at risk for falls
B)Is taking medications
C)Will have memory problems
D)Needs to use hand rails
Q2) All of the following help prevent falls except
A)Using night-lights
B)Using area rugs
C)Wiping up spills
D)Keeping stairs and floors free of clutter
Q3) What is the purpose of hand rails?
A)They prevent a person from falling out of bed.
B)They provide support when walking.
C)They provide support when sitting down or getting up from the toilet.
D)They are used to propel a wheelchair.
Q4) Which is correct about needing to transfer a resident using a transfer belt?
A)The excess strap is left dangling.
B)The belt is applied over clothing.
C)The belt is applied over the breasts.
D)The buckle is positioned over the person's spine.
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Chapter 14: Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use
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Q1) Which is not a restraint alternative?
A)Providing a fast-paced and exciting setting
B)Practicing measures to prevent falls
C)Spending time with the person
D)Letting the person wander in a safe area
Q2) A restraint is ordered.Which is the least likely to cause injuries?
A)Following the manufacturer's instructions
B)Trying to get free from the restraint
C)Keeping the restraint on the entire shift
D)Using whatever restraint is available
Q3) 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
Q4) Jacket restraints
A)Are applied with the opening in back
B)Can be worn backward
C)Cross in back
D)Open at the side
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Chapter 15: Preventing Infection
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Q1) Germicides are
A)Disinfectants
B)Sterilizing agents
C)Cleaning agents
D)Aseptic measures
Q2) You tear a glove while performing a task.What should you do?
A)Complete the task before removing the gloves.
B)Ask the nurse what to do.
C)Remove the gloves,practice hand hygiene,and then put on a new pair.
D)Remove the glove and put on a new one.
Q3) Which is the easiest and most important way to prevent infections from spreading?
A)Standard Precautions
B)Practicing hand hygiene
C)Transmission-Based Precautions
D)The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
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Chapter 16: Body Mechanics
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Q1) Which action is correct when you are positioning a person in bed?
A)Work with sudden,forceful movements.
B)Keep the bed in the lowest horizontal position.
C)Bend from the waist.
D)Use pillows as directed for support and alignment.
Q2) You can push,pull,slide,or lift an object.Which movement is easiest?
A)Pushing
B)Pulling
C)Sliding
D)Lifting
Q3) You need a wide base of support
A)For lifting and moving
B)For balance
C)To prevent friction and shearing
D)When bending from the waist
Q4) A person in the prone position lies on his or her
A)Back
B)Abdomen
C)Right side
D)Left side
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Chapter 17: Safe Resident Handling, Moving, and Transfers
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Q1) How many workers are needed to safely transfer a person using a mechanical lift?
A)Just 1
B)At least 2
C)At least 3
D)At least 4
Q2) After transferring a person to the toilet,you should
A)Close the bathroom door and stay in their room near the bathroom
B)Close the bathroom door and leave the room
C)Stay in the bathroom with the person
D)Leave the room
Q3) When transferring a person,first move the
A)Person's strong side
B)Person's weak side
C)Side closest to you
D)Person's right side
Q4) Which type of lift sling is used for a person with extra large thighs?
A)A standard full sling
B)An extended length sling
C)A bathing sling
D)An amputee sling
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Chapter 18: The Residents Unit
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Q1) The nursing center has an intercom system between resident rooms and the nurses' station.When using the intercom system,you must be very careful to protect the person's right to
A)Personal choice
B)Confidentiality
C)Refuse treatment
D)Informed consent
Q2) Persons at risk for entrapment within the hospital bed system include all of the following except
A)Persons who are older
B)Persons with poor muscle control
C)Ambulatory persons who are alert and oriented
D)Persons who are restrained
Q3) Which statement about resident closets is incorrect?
A)The center must provide each person with closet space.
B)The person must have free access to the closet and its contents.
C)Two residents can share the same closet space.
D)Closet space includes shelves and a clothes rack.
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Chapter 19: Bedmaking
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Q1) You are removing dirty linens from a person's bed.Which is correct?
A)Remove all dirty linens at once.
B)Roll each piece away from you.
C)Keep the side that touched the person outside the roll.
D)Place dirty linen on the floor.
Q2) You are going to make a resident's bed.The nurse and care plan will give you all of the following information except
A)If the person uses bed rails
B)How to use good body mechanics
C)Any position restrictions
D)Any movement limits
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 20: Hygiene
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Q1) A resident likes to use bath oil.For the person's safety,you need to practice measures to
A)Prevent falls
B)Prevent burns
C)Promote comfort
D)Prevent infection
Q2) Water temperature for a partial bath is usually
A)110° to 115° F
B)110° to 120° F
C)105° F
D)105° to 109° F
Q3) A resident is unconscious.To keep the person's mouth open during oral hygiene,you need to use
A)Sponge swabs
B)A padded tongue blade
C)Your fingers
D)An orange stick
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 scalp sores.When shampooing the person's hair,you need to
A)Use a hand-held nozzle
B)Wear gloves
C)Shampoo the person at the sink
D)Use a medicated shampoo and conditioner
Q2) A resident has limited range of motion in his neck.What shampooing method is best for him?
A)Shampooing during his shower
B)Shampooing at the sink
C)Shampooing on a stretcher
D)Shampooing at the overbed table
Q3) Grooming measures do all of the following except
A)Prevent infection
B)Promote comfort
C)Affect self-esteem needs
D)Promote safety
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) A resident has a catheter.Catheter care is given
A)According to the care plan
B)Daily
C)Twice a day
D)Every shift
Q2) A resident has a catheter.A bladder training program is part of the person's care plan.The training program involves
A)Having the person use the toilet at scheduled times
B)Giving the person 15 to 20 minutes to start voiding
C)Clamping the catheter for a certain period of time,then unclamping it to let urine drain
D)Removing the catheter every 3 to 4 hours
Q3) You are assisting with urinary elimination needs.Which is not a rule for normal elimination?
A)Provide for privacy.
B)Follow the person's care plan and normal routines and habits.
C)Place the signal light and toilet tissue within reach.
D)Stay with the person in case the person needs you.
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Chapter 23: Bowel Elimination
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Q1) An enema is
A)The excessive loss of water from tissues
B)The introduction of fluid into the rectum and lower colon
C)Gas or air in the stomach or intestines
D)A cone-shaped solid medication inserted into a body opening
Q2) Bowel training is helpful for all of the following except
A)Diarrhea
B)Fecal impaction
C)Constipation
D)Fecal incontinence
Q3) Which foods are needed for bowel elimination?
A)Milk
B)Chocolate
C)Fruits and vegetables
D)Fried foods
Q4) What is the usual position for defecation?
A)Sitting or squatting
B)Sims'
C)Semi-Fowler's
D)Left side-lying
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Chapter 24: Nutrition and Fluids
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Q1) Which nutrient is needed for tissue growth and repair?
A)Protein
B)Carbohydrate
C)Fat
D)Vitamins
Q2) A male resident is on I&O.When urinating,he needs to use
A)The toilet
B)A graduate
C)A specimen pan
D)The urinal
Q3) 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
Q4) Which mineral is needed for heart function?
A)Sodium
B)Iron
C)Iodine
D)Potassium
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Chapter 25: Nutritional Support and Iv Therapy
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Q1) All states and nursing centers allow nursing assistants to change peripheral IV dressings.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A gastrostomy tube is a(n)
A)Opening in the stomach
B)Opening into the middle part of the small intestine
C)Tube inserted through a surgically created opening in the stomach
D)Tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach
Q3) Backflow of stomach contents into the mouth is
A)Dysphagia
B)Regurgitation
C)Gavage
D)Emesis
Q4) Intravenous therapy is
A)Giving nutrients through the gastrointestinal system
B)A tube feeding
C)Giving fluids through a needle or catheter inserted into a vein
D)The many processes involved in the ingestion,digestion,absorption,and use of food and fluids by the body
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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) Pronation is turning a joint
A)Outward
B)Inward
C)Downward
D)Upward
Q3) Active range-of-motion exercises are done
A)By the person
B)By a health team member
C)By the person with your help
D)With a trapeze
Q4) A hip abduction wedge is positioned
A)Under the person from the hip to the knee
B)Under the mattress
C)Between the person's legs
D)At the foot of the mattress
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Chapter 27: Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
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Q1) 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
Q2) 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
Q3) 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
Q4) You are reporting a resident's complaint of pain to the nurse.Which is correct?
A)Use the person's exact words.
B)Report where you saw the pain.
C)Tell where you measured the pain.
D)Report the information at the end of the shift.
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Chapter 28: Oxygen Needs
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Q1) A reduced amount of oxygen in the blood is
A)Hypoxemia
B)Hypoxia
C)Oxygen concentration
D)Respiratory depression
Q2) Oxygen is humidified to
A)Prevent irritation from the administration device
B)Keep the airway moist
C)Keep the airway dry
D)Prevent secretions
Q3) A resident receives oxygen at 2 L/min.You note that the flow rate is at 4 L/min.What should you do?
A)Nothing.The flow rate is within normal range.
B)Adjust the flow rate.
C)Tell the nurse.
D)Ask how the person feels.
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Chapter 29: Respiratory Support and Therapies
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Q1) The escape and collection of fluid in the pleural space is
A)Pleural effusion
B)Pneumothorax
C)Hemothorax
D)Sputum
Q2) A resident has chest tubes.You are assisting the nurse with the person's care.You can do all of the following except
A)Turn and re-position the person according to the care plan
B)Assist with incentive spirometry as directed
C)Assist with deep breathing and coughing as directed
D)Empty the bottles at the end of your shift
Q3) Using a machine to move air into and out of the lungs is
A)Mechanical ventilation
B)Chest tube insertion
C)Suctioning
D)Intubation
Q4) The nurse asks you to assist with suctioning.Before assisting,you need to review the procedure with the nurse.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 30: Assisted Living
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Q1) Assisted living caregivers need training in all of the following areas except
A)Ethics and confidentiality
B)Food preparation,service,and storage
C)Housekeeping and sanitation
D)Using care plans
Q2) You are assisting with laundry.A garment is heavily soiled.Which is correct?
A)Wear gloves and wash it separately.
B)Check into dry cleaning.
C)Give the item to the family.
D)Follow detergent instructions.
Q3) Assisted living offers a setting that
A)Has a swimming pool,sauna,and golf course
B)Offers independence and companionship
C)Is resort-like
D)Provides therapies and nursing service
Q4) To protect garments from damage,which is correct?
A)Wear gloves.
B)Follow care label directions.
C)Send them to the dry cleaners.
D)Use the delicate cycle.
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Chapter 31: Measuring Vital Signs
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Q1) Which instrument is used to listen to sounds produced by the body?
A)Thermometer
B)Sphygmomanometer
C)Stethoscope
D)Cuff
Q2) The pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest is
A)Blood pressure
B)Pulse deficit
C)Diastolic pressure
D)Systolic pressure
Q3) The act of inhalation and exhalation is
A)Respiration
B)Respiratory rate
C)Breathing
D)Basic need
Q4) For an adult,which pulse rate is reported to the nurse at once?
A)50
B)62
C)75
D)98
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Q1) You need to protect the person's privacy during the exam.Which is incorrect?
A)Screen the person.
B)Close the door to the room.
C)Drape the person properly.
D)Let the person wear pajamas and a robe.
Q2) The Sims' position is used to examine the
A)Rectum or vagina
B)Chest and abdomen
C)Breasts and abdomen
D)Chest and breasts
Q3) The nurse asks you to weigh a resident before an examination.Which is correct?
A)The person wears their undergarments under the gown.
B)The person is undressed for the exam after being weighed.
C)The person urinates before being weighed.
D)The person chooses what to wear.
Q4) What examination position is used for a female resident?
A)The dorsal recumbent position
B)The Sims' position
C)The position she chooses
D)The position the examiner chooses
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Chapter 33: Collecting and Testing Specimens
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Q1) The nurse asks you to collect a 24-hour urine specimen.Which statement is correct?
A)No special measures are needed.
B)The perineal area is cleaned before collecting the specimen.
C)The first voiding is discarded.
D)The person voids twice.
Q2) Mucus from the respiratory system that is expelled through the mouth is
A)Phlegm
B)Saliva
C)Sputum
D)Ketone
Q3) 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
Q4) A stool specimen must not be contaminated with urine.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 34: Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges
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Q1) You are admitting a new resident.How will you find out the person's name?
A)Ask the person.
B)Ask the family.
C)Check the admission record.
D)Check the care plan.
Q2) You are measuring height with the person in bed.Which is correct?
A)Keep the bed in the low position.
B)Position the person prone.
C)Get a co-worker to help you.
D)Raise both bed rails.
Q3) To balance a scale,you must move the weights to A)0
B)10
C)50
D)100
Q4) A new resident is ambulatory.Which is incorrect?
A)Leave the bed closed.
B)Lower the bed to its lowest horizontal position.
C)Raise the bed rails.
D)Attach the signal light to the bed linens.
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Chapter 27: Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
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Q1) Binders are applied to all of the following areas except the A)Arms and legs
B)Abdomen
C)Chest
D)Perineal area
Q2) A wound has separated.Abdominal organs are protruding through the wound.This is
A)Evisceration
B)A skin tear
C)Trauma
D)Dehiscence
Q3) Which will not help prevent circulatory ulcers?
A)Providing good skin care
B)Keeping linens clean and dry
C)Scrubbing the skin during bathing
D)Making sure shoes fit well
Q4) Which statement about skin tears is incorrect?
A)Skin tears can occur during bathing,dressing,re-positioning,or transfers.
B)Skin tears are painful.
C)Infection can develop in a skin tear.
D)Skin tears usually occur over a bony area.
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Chapter 36: Pressure Ulcers
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Q1) All of the following can cause skin breakdown except A)Incontinence
B)Moisture under the breasts
C)Long fingernails or toenails
D)Ambulating with a walker
Q2) A female resident is obese.She is at risk for pressure ulcers in all of the following areas except
A)Between abdominal folds
B)Under her breasts
C)Between her legs and buttocks
D)Her forehead and chin
Q3) Which of the following prevents pressure on the tops of the legs and feet?
A)Bed cradle
B)Heel elevator
C)Eggcrate-like pad
D)Flotation pad
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Chapter 37: Hearing, Speech, and Vision Problems
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A)Braille
B)Cerumen
C)Aphasia
D)Tinnitus
Q2) Which statement about vision loss is incorrect?
A)Vision loss occurs at all ages.
B)Blindness is the absence of sight.
C)Vision loss is gradual or sudden in onset.
D)Both eyes are always affected.
Q3) A resident is blind.Which measure is unsafe for the person?
A)Rearranging the person's furniture and equipment
B)Keeping hallways and walkways free of equipment and clutter
C)Keeping the person's signal light within reach
D)Letting the person perform self-care as able
Q4) A resident has contact lenses.To properly care for them,you need to
A)Follow the manufacturer's instructions
B)Clean them with water and tissues
C)Label them with the person's name and room number
D)Remove the batteries before storing them
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Chapter 38: Cancer, Immune System, and Skin Disorders
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Q1) A person has a malignant tumor.The person has
A)Cancer
B)Metastasis
C)A tumor that grows slowly
D)Death of tissue
Q2) A person has cancer.You know that the person has
A)A benign tumor
B)A malignant tumor
C)Metastasis
D)Radiation exposure
Q3) HIV is spread by
A)Saliva,tears,and sweat
B)Blood,semen,vaginal secretions,and breast milk
C)Coughing and sneezing
D)Casual contact and insects
Q4) Cancer occurs in
A)All age-groups
B)Children
C)Young and middle-aged adults
D)Older persons
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Chapter 39: Nervous System and Musculo-Skeletal Disorders
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Q1) 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
Q2) A common cause of autonomic dysreflexia is
A)Being cold
B)Nasal congestion
C)Anxiety
D)Fecal impaction
Q3) A person has a fracture.The bone has come through the skin.The person has a(n)_____ fracture.
A)Closed
B)Simple
C)Compound
D)Hip
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Chapter 40: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders
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Q1) With coronary artery disease,the coronary arteries are
A)Hardened and narrow
B)Enlarged and less elastic
C)Infected
D)Opened or bypassed
Q2) Which statement about TB is incorrect?
A)Persons having frequent,close contact with the infected individual are at risk.
B)Symptoms occur 6 weeks after being infected.
C)It is treated with TB drugs.
D)TB is detected by chest x-ray and skin tests.
Q3) A person has chronic bronchitis.Treatment involves all of the following except
A)Oxygen therapy
B)Breathing exercises
C)Prompt treatment of respiratory tract infections
D)Artificial airways and chest tubes
Q4) The CDC recommends flu vaccine for persons 50 years of age and older.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 41: Digestive and Endocrine Disorders
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Q1) 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
Q2) If not corrected,hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia can lead to
A)A heart attack
B)Renal failure
C)Blindness
D)Death
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
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Chapter 42: Urinary and Reproductive Disorders
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Q1) Pyelonephritis is usually treated with
A)Dialysis
B)Antibiotics and fluids
C)Fluids and drugs for pain relief
D)Dietary changes
Q2) A person with cystitis may have all of the following signs and symptoms except
A)Urinary frequency with small amounts of urine
B)Dysuria and urinary urgency
C)Hematuria and pyuria
D)Changes in skin color and dry,itchy skin
Q3) 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
Q4) Signs and symptoms of chronic renal failure
A)Involve every body system
B)Occur when death is near
C)Involve bleeding tendencies and bruising
D)Involve headaches,convulsions,confusion,and coma
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Chapter 43: Mental Health Problems
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Q1) 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
Q2) 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
Q3) 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
Q4) Paranoia is
A)A persistent thought or idea
B)False beliefs and suspicion about a person or situation
C)Fear,panic,or dread
D)Not being able to view or interpret reality correctly
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Q1) Which statement about dementia is incorrect?
A)Most older people show signs and symptoms of dementia.
B)Persons with signs and symptoms of dementia need to see a doctor.
C)Some dementias can be treated and reversed.
D)The person with dementia may have delirium and depression.
Q2) A nursing center has a secured unit for persons with AD.Which statement is correct?
A)OBRA considers secured units to be physical restraints.
B)A family's request is needed to place a person on a secured unit.
C)The person remains on the secured unit until death.
D)Only persons with aggressive behaviors are allowed on a secured unit.
Q3) Which is not common with confusion?
A)Aphasia and paralysis
B)Personality and mental changes
C)Anger,restlessness,and depression
D)Behavior changes
Q4) Proper use of validation therapy requires special training.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 45: Developmental Disabilities
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A)Self-care,learning,and mobility
B)Understanding and expressing language and self-direction
C)Heart,respiratory,and digestive function
D)Capacity for independent living and economic self-sufficiency
Q2) Persons with developmental disabilities do not have the same rights as every other United States citizen because they do not understand these rights.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which statement about cerebral palsy is incorrect?
A)It can occur in early childhood from poisoning,choking,near-drowning,and head injuries.
B)Premature infants and low-birth-weight infants are at risk.
C)Infants born with fetal alcohol syndrome are at risk.
D)It can occur in adulthood from stroke,heart attack,and accidents.
Q4) Fragile X Syndrome is an inherited disorder affecting bone growth.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 46: Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care
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Q1) Which does not promote quality of life during rehabilitation and restorative care?
A)Providing a safe setting
B)Preventing complications
C)Learning to deal with your frustrations
D)Asking for a different assignment every week
Q2) Which statement about disabilities is incorrect?
A)Causes are acute or chronic.
B)The person may depend totally on others for basic needs.
C)The degree of disability affects how much function is possible.
D)Complete recovery is always possible when the person has a good attitude.
Q3) You see another nursing assistant laughing at a resident.What should you do?
A)Tell the nurse.
B)Talk to your co-worker.
C)Ask if you can join in the fun.
D)Ignore the situation.
Q4) The goal for a prosthesis is to be like the missing body part in function and appearance.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 47: Basic Emergency Care
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Q1) What is used to open the airway during cardiac arrest?
A)The Heimlich maneuver
B)The head tilt-chin lift method
C)The tongue-jaw lift maneuver
D)The finger sweep maneuver
Q2) The recovery position is _____ position.
A)The prone
B)The supine
C)Fowler's
D)A side-lying
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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Chapter 48: End Of Life Care
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A)True
B)False
Q2) Post-mortem means
A)A diagnosis of death
B)After death
C)Before death
D)The stiffness of skeletal muscles that occurs after death
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.
Q4) You are assisting with post-mortem care.How is the body positioned?
A)As the family chooses
B)Prone
C)In the supine position
D)In the semi-Fowler's position
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