Ch 1 Study Quiz

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A resident is asking you personal questions about her new roommate. Select the correct response: 1. Put your own values aside. Ask the resident what hurts, and tell the charge nurse promptly. 2. In a friendly way, bring up your concerns to the co-worker. Suggest the two of you discuss work assignments with the charge nurse. 3. You explain that you are not allowed to share any information about any resident. 4. Let the nurse assistant know, in a friendly way, that her voice is sometimes a little too loud. 5. It would be wrong to impose your beliefs on the resident. Personal or spiritual beliefs are very personal. 6. Don't let the family know you disapprove. Discuss your feelings with the charge nurse. 7. Remember that she is entitled to her beliefs. Respect her point of view.

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A resident who is not assigned to you needs help toileting. You should: Select the correct answer. 1. Tell them you are not their nurse assistant and walk away. 2. Yell down the hall for the nurse assistant caring for that resident. 3. Assist them with toileting then tell the other nurse assistant. 4. Tell the resident to wait while you find their nurse assistant.

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What does CMS stand for? Select the correct answer. 1. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 2. Comprehensive Major Medical Supply 3. Center for Medical Services 4. Corporation for Medical Strategies

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https://www.choosemyplate.gov (Links to an external site.) According to the food pyramid, which food group is considered a grain? 1. pasta 2. beans 3. peas 4. oranges

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A co-worker has been asking for your help so often that you have to rush personal care for your own residents. Select the correct response: 1. Put your own values aside. Ask the resident what hurts, and tell the charge nurse promptly. 2. In a friendly way, bring up your concerns to the co-worker. Suggest the two of you discuss work assignments with the charge nurse. 3. You explain that you are not allowed to share any information about any resident. 4. Let the nurse assistant know, in a friendly way, that her voice is sometimes a little too loud. 5. It would be wrong to impose your beliefs on the resident. Personal or spiritual beliefs are very personal. 6. Don't let the family know you disapprove. Discuss your feelings with the charge nurse. 7. Remember that she is entitled to her beliefs. Respect her point of view.

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How can you create a good first impression with a potential employer? Select the correct answer. 1. Take your best friend with you when you interview. 2. Fill out the employment application neatly and accurately. 3. Tell them what you didn't like about your previous supervisors. 4. Take a box of candy as a gesture of friendship.

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Assisted living facilities are also known as: Select the correct answer. 1. Subacute care facilities. 2. Inpatient recovery centers 3. Residential care facilities. 4. Radiation treatment centers

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Complete the following sentence. Good health depends on: Select the correct answer. 1. Drinking 8 oz of orange juice every day 2. Staying very thin and avoiding carbohydrates 3. Good nutrition, regular exercise and a positive attitude 4. Eating liver and spinach everyday.

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How can you stay motivated on the job? Select the correct answer. 1. Ignore the people and co-workers you don't like. 2. Do no more than what the job requires 3. Take advantage of all opportunities to learn. 4. Find a resident who will listen to your complaints.

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What are some benefits of physical activity? Select the correct answer. 1. Physical exercise has little affect on your overall health. 2. Slows down your heart rate. 3. Gets your heart beating, your blood circulating and your muscles working to help improve overall health and well being. 4. Gets your muscles working and decreases your heart rate.

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What is a typical example of a person in a post-acute care unit? Select the correct answer. 1. A person who has mental retardation. 2. A person with a severe developmental disability. 3. A person who has had knee replacement surgery. 4. A person suffering from chicken pox or measles.

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What is the best way to know if you're doing a good job? Select the correct answer. 1. Do your job the way other nurse assistants do theirs. 2. Assume that people will tell you if you make a mistake. 3. Ask residents, families, and co-workers for feedback 4. Ask others to complete a survey about your performance.

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Another nurse assistant on your shift talks so loudly residents have complained to you. Select the correct response: 1. Put your own values aside. Ask the resident what hurts, and tell the charge nurse promptly. 2. In a friendly way, bring up your concerns to the co-worker. Suggest the two of you discuss work assignments with the charge nurse. 3. You explain that you are not allowed to share any information about any resident. 4. Let the nurse assistant know, in a friendly way, that her voice is sometimes a little too loud. 5. It would be wrong to impose your beliefs on the resident. Personal or spiritual beliefs are very personal. 6. Don't let the family know you disapprove. Discuss your feelings with the charge nurse. 7. Remember that she is entitled to her beliefs. Respect her point of view.

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If you're not sure how to do an assignment, you should: Select the correct answer. 1. Do the best you can and hope it turns out O.K. 2. Ask the housekeeper if she can help you. 3. Ask the resident how they think it should be done. 4. Talk to the charge nurse about your concerns.

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In order to have a good relationship with the charge nurse, you should: Select the correct answer. 1. Give her a present on her birthday and all major holidays. 2. Offer to take her to lunch each week. 3. Say nice things about her to all other staff. 4. Be reliable, trustworthy, and communicate openly.

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Rehabilitative services specialize in: Select the correct answer. 1. Medication administration. 2. Tube feeding. 3. Care planning. 4. Restoring residents to optimal level of physical functioning.

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What is one of the easiest things to change? Select the correct answer. 1. The attitude of the residents. 2. Uncontrollable genetic factors. 3. The attitude of your co-workers. 4. Your attitude.

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People in good health enjoy their life and their job much more than those who are tired and or sick. Actions that you can take to maintain or improve your health include which of the following? Select the correct answer. 1. Eating a healthy, nutrient-dense diet. 2. All of these are ways to improve your health. 3. Managing stress. 4. Getting regular exercise.

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What is the value of an interdisciplinary team approach to resident care? Select the correct answer. 1. One person doesn't have to do all the work. 2. Information is shared and care is coordinated. 3. People enjoy being members of a team. 4. Co-workers have a chance to chat with each other.

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You balance the science of nursing with the art of caregiving when you: Select the correct answer. 1. Make sure the resident's pants and shirt match. 2. Talk with a resident as you give them a bath. 3. Find creative ways to get everything done. 4. Pretend to listen to the resident as you give care.

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Healthy lifestyle choices include staying drug free, not using tobacco and avoiding alcohol or consuming in moderation. True or False

True

Medicaid pays for long term care costs for people with limited income. True or False

True

Some residents pay for long term care out of their savings. True or False?

True

The care plan is based on each resident's unique needs. True or False

True

The goal for long term care is to maintain or restore each resident's level optimal of functioning to help all residents be all they can be. True or False

True

The licensed social worker usually counsels residents and their families. True or False

True

The typical stay in a post-acute care facility is less than 30 days. True or False

True

You gain a resident's trust by being reliable, respectful, caring and honest. True or False

True

Facilities that care for intellectually/developmentally disabled persons are called intermediate care facilities. True or False

True

Post-acute facilities provide specialized services for people who need: Select the correct answer. 1. High levels of nursing care. 2. Treatment for HIV or AIDs. 3. Long term rehab for a head injury. 4. Supervision so they won't wander.

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According to the text, which of the following are the five most important factors that contribute to good health for a nurse assistant? Select the correct answer. 1. A healthy attitude, good nutrition, regular exercise, proper diet and stress management. 2. Proper rest, a high caloric diet, irregular exercise, stress management and a healthy attitude. 3. Stress management, good nutrition, poor attitude, regular exercise and a proper diet.

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Following the chain of command, what is your first step in resolving a grievance or concern about your work? Select the correct answer. 1. Talking to the charge nurse 2. Talking to the administrator 3. Talking to the social worker 4. Talking to the housekeeper.

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Mrs. Kelly complains that she is in pain. You think people should be able to live with a little pain. Select the correct response: 1. Put your own values aside. Ask the resident what hurts, and tell the charge nurse promptly. 2. In a friendly way, bring up your concerns to the co-worker. Suggest the two of you discuss work assignments with the charge nurse. 3. You explain that you are not allowed to share any information about any resident. 4. Let the nurse assistant know, in a friendly way, that her voice is sometimes a little too loud. 5. It would be wrong to impose your beliefs on the resident. Personal or spiritual beliefs are very personal. 6. Don't let the family know you disapprove. Discuss your feelings with the charge nurse. 7. Remember that she is entitled to her beliefs. Respect her point of view.

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Once you begin working as a nurse assistant, you can expect to: Select the correct answer. 1. Receive an orientation to the new job. 2. Know everything you need to know. 3. Feel completely comfortable in your new role. 4. Feel completely at ease with residents and families the first day.

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People enter long term care facilities for: Select the correct answer. 1. Many different reasons. 2. High level nursing services. 3. Rehabilitation. 4. Supportive care.

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A resident never attends Sunday morning services, even though she is Christian. You think she needs spiritual guidance. Select the correct response: 1. Put your own values aside. Ask the resident what hurts, and tell the charge nurse promptly. 2. In a friendly way, bring up your concerns to the co-worker. Suggest the two of you discuss work assignments with the charge nurse. 3. You explain that you are not allowed to share any information about any resident. 4. Let the nurse assistant know, in a friendly way, that her voice is sometimes a little too loud. 5. It would be wrong to impose your beliefs on the resident. Personal or spiritual beliefs are very personal. 6. Don't let the family know you disapprove. Discuss your feelings with the charge nurse. 7. Remember that she is entitled to her beliefs. Respect her point of view.

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Mr. Daly's family has decided he should not have a feeding tube, even though he can no longer swallow. This decision is against your religious beliefs. Select the correct response: 1. Put your own values aside. Ask the resident what hurts, and tell the charge nurse promptly. 2. In a friendly way, bring up your concerns to the co-worker. Suggest the two of you discuss work assignments with the charge nurse. 3. You explain that you are not allowed to share any information about any resident. 4. Let the nurse assistant know, in a friendly way, that her voice is sometimes a little too loud. 5. It would be wrong to impose your beliefs on the resident. Personal or spiritual beliefs are very personal. 6. Don't let the family know you disapprove. Discuss your feelings with the charge nurse. 7. Remember that she is entitled to her beliefs. Respect her point of view.

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Mrs. Greer believes Halloween is sinful and has criticized staff for making a big deal of it. Select the correct response: 1. Put your own values aside. Ask the resident what hurts, and tell the charge nurse promptly. 2. In a friendly way, bring up your concerns to the co-worker. Suggest the two of you discuss work assignments with the charge nurse. 3. You explain that you are not allowed to share any information about any resident. 4. Let the nurse assistant know, in a friendly way, that her voice is sometimes a little too loud. 5. It would be wrong to impose your beliefs on the resident. Personal or spiritual beliefs are very personal. 6. Don't let the family know you disapprove. Discuss your feelings with the charge nurse. 7. Remember that she is entitled to her beliefs. Respect her point of view.

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A nurse assistant who provides care quickly is balancing the skills and heart of caring. True or False

False

All long term care facilities are accredited by JCAHO. True or False

False

Factors that influence care include break times and rainy days. True or False

False

Long term care facilities are surveyed by the state every five years. True or False

False

Balancing the skills and heart of caregiving means making the effort to observe residents closely and watch for any changes in attitude or behavior. True or False

True

Being on time for work helps show you are a reliable team member. True or False

True

CMS requires long term care facilities to follow government rules and regulations. True or False

True

All long term care facilities provide dietary and pharmacy services. True or False

True

An important way to get along with residents and co-workers is to respect their opinions and beliefs. True or False

True

As a nurse assistant your day to day attitude has a direct impact on residents' attitude and quality of care. True or False

True


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