Nursing Assistant - EOP Review Questions
Which of the following questions asked to the resident is most likely to encourage conversation? A. Are you feeling tired today? B. Do you want to wear this outfit? C. What are your favorite foods? D. Is this water warm enough?
C. What are your favorite foods?
When moving a resident up in bed who is able to move with assistance, the nursing assistant should A. Position self with knees straight and bend at the waist B. Use a gait or transfer belt to assist with repositioning C. Pull the resident up holding onto one side of the drawsheet at a time D. Bend the resident's knees and ask the resident to push with his/her feet
D. Bend the resident's knees and ask the resident to push with his/her feet
What type of urine specimen does not include the first and last urine in the sample? A. Routine B. 24-hour C. 36-hour D. Clean-catch
D. Clean-catch
Which of the following symptoms is more often experienced by women during a heart attack? A. Anxiety and a sense of doom B. Normal breathing C. Low blood pressure D. Extreme fatigue
D. Extreme fatigue
Ms. Martin is an elderly resident with very dry skin. What kind of bath would be appropriate for her? A. Tub bath B. Partial bath C. Complete bed bath D. Shower
B. Partial bath
Another word for fainting is A. Epistaxis B. Syncope C. Dyspnea D. Emesis
B. Syncope
Which of the following is considered a normal age-related change? A. Dementia B. Contractures C. Bladder holding less urine D. Wheezing when breathing
C. Bladder holding less urine
A transient ischemic attach is a warning sign of A. Epistaxis B. Hypoglycemia C. Cerebrovascular accident D. Myocardial infarction
C. Cerebrovascular accident
If a nursing assistant is in an emergency situation but has not been trained to perform CPR, he or she should A. Do nothing B. Perform CPR anyway C. Give basic first aid until the emergency medical team arrives D. Ask someone at the scene to tell you how to do it
C. Give basic first aid until the emergency medical team arrives
Another term for insulin reaction is A. Dyspnea B. Diabetic coma C. Hypoglycemia D. Myocardial infarction
C. Hypoglycemia
People who have diabetes may have a chemical substance that is produced when the body burns fat for energy or fuel in their urine. What is this substance called? A. Insulin B. Pancreas C. Ketones D. Sugar
C. Ketones
The resident's weight is obtained routinely as a way to check the resident's A. Growth and development B. Adjustment to the facility C. Nutrition and health D. Activity level
C. Nutrition and health
Which of the following would affect a nursing assistants certification status with the State Board of Nursing and also cause the nursing assistant to be ineligible to work in a nursing home? A. Having been terminated from another facility for repeated tardiness B. Missing a mandatory infection control inservice training program C. Failing to show for work without calling to report the absence D. Having a finding for resident neglect on your certification
D. Having a finding for resident neglect on your certification
Before feeding a resident, which of the following is the best reason to wash the resident's hands? A. The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food. B. It reduces the risk of spreading airborne diseases. C. It improves resident morale and appetite. D. The resident needs to keep meal routines
A. The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food.
Which of the following statements is true about residents who are restrained? A. They are at greater risk for developing pressure sores B. They are at a lower risk of developing pneumonia C. Their posture and alignment are improved D. They are not at risk for falling
A. They are at greater risk for developing pressure sores
The doctor has told the resident that his cancer is growing and that he is dying. When the resident tells the nursing assistant that there is a mistake, the nursing assistant should A. Understand that denial is a normal reaction B. Remind the resident the doctor would not lie C. Suggest the resident ask for more tests D. Ask if the resident is afraid of dying
A. Understand that denial is a normal reaction
When a resident is combative and trying to hit the nursing assistant, it is important for the nursing assistant to A. Show the resident that the nurse aide is in control B. Call for help to make sure there are witnesses C. Explain that if the resident is not calm a restraint may be applied D. Step back to protect yourself from harm while speaking in a calm manner
D. Step back to protect yourself from harm while speaking in a calm manner
A nursing assistant can make bathing safer for residents by A. Gathering all needed equipment after entering the bath/shower area B. Making sure the water temperature is not over 120 degrees C. Asking for help if she/he cannot safely handle the task alone D. Leaving residents alone while bathing or showering to increase independence
C. Asking for help if she/he cannot safely handle the task alone
As the nursing assistant begins his/her assignment, which of the following should the nursing assistant do first? A. Collect linen supplies for the shift B. Check all the nursing assistant's assigned residents C. Assist a resident that called for assistance to get off the toilet D. Start bathing a resident that has physical therapy in one hour
C. Assist a resident that called for assistance to get off the toilet
How often must mouth care be done on an unconscious resident? A. Once a day B. Twice a day C. At least every two hours D. Every other day
C. At least every two hours
A resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. While making rounds, the nursing assistant notices that there is no urine in the drainage bag. The nursing assistant should first A. Ask the resident to try urinating B. Offer the resident fluid to drink C. Check for kinks in the tubing D. Obtain a new urinary drainage bag
C. Check for kinks in the tubing
When a person is admitted to the nursing home, the nursing assistant should expect that the resident will A. Have problems related to incontinence B. Require a lot of assistance with personal care C. Experience a sense of loss related to the life change D. Adjust more quickly if admitted directly from the hospital
C. Experience a sense of loss related to the life change
When using personal protective equipment (PPE) the nursing assistant correctly follows Standard Precautions when wearing A. Double gloves when providing perineal care to a resident B. A mask and gown while feeding a resident that coughs C. Gloves to remove a resident's bedpan D. Gloves while ambulating a resident
C. Gloves to remove a resident's bedpan
When a resident is expressing anger, the nursing assistant should A. Correct the resident's misperceptions B. Ask the resident to speak in a kinder tone C. Listen closely to the resident's concerns D. Remind the resident that everyone gets angry
C. Listen closely to the resident's concerns
While giving a bedbath, the NA hears the alarm from a nearby door suddenly go off. The NA should A. Wait a few minutes to see if the alarm stops B. Report the alarm to the charge nurse immediately C. Make the resident being bathed safe and go check the door right away D. Stop the bedbath and go check the location of all assigned residents
C. Make the resident being bathed safe and go check the door right away
A resident who has stress incontinence A. Will have an indwelling catheter B. Should wear an incontinent brief at night C. May leak urine when laughing or coughing D. Needs toileting every 1-2 hours throughout the day
C. May leak urine when laughing or coughing
When a resident is suspected of having a heart attach, a nursing assistant should A. Make sure the resident is standing up to promote circulation B. Cover the resident with a heavy blanket C. Not give the resident food or fluids D. Leave the resident to call his family
C. Not give the resident food or fluids
A resident often carries a doll with her, treating it like her baby. One day she is wandering around crying that she can't find her baby. The nursing assistant should A. Ask the resident where she last had her doll B. Ask the activity department if they have any other dolls C. Offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby D. Let the other staff know the resident is very confused and should be watched closely
C. Offer comfort to the resident and help her look for her baby
A resident who is incontinent of urine has an increased risk of developing A. Dementia B. Urinary tract infection C. Pressure sores D. Dehydration
C. Pressure sores
A resident who is lying in bed suddenly becomes short of breath. After calling for help, the NA's next action should be to A. Ask the resident to take deep breaths B. Take the resident's vital signs C. Raise the head of the bed D. Elevate the resident's feet
C. Raise the head of the bed
A _____ urine specimen can be collected any time the resident voids. A. Sterile B. 24-hour C. Routine D. Clean-catch
C. Routine
Which of the following, if observed as a sudden change in the resident, is considered a possible warning sign of a stroke? A. Dementia B. Contractures C. Slurred speech D. Irregular heartbeat
C. Slurred speech
A resident's wife died recently. The resident is now staying in his room all the time and eating very little. The best response by the nursing assistant is to A. Remind the resident to be thankful for the years he shared with his wife B. Tell the resident that he needs to get out of his room at least once a day C. Understand the resident is grieving and give him chances to talk D. Avoid mentioning his wife when caring for him
C. Understand the resident is grieving and give him chances to talk
When a sink has hand control faucets, the nursing assistant should use A. A paper towel to turn the water on B. A paper towel to turn the water off C. An elbow, if possible, to turn the faucet controls on and off D. Bare hands to turn the faucet controls both on and off
B. A paper towel to turn the water off
A resident gets dressed and comes out of his room wearing shoes that are from two different pairs. The nursing assistant should A. tease the resident by complimenting the resident's sense of style B. Ask if the resident realizes that the shoes do not match C. Remind the resident that the nursing assistant can dress the resident D. Ask if the resident lost some of his shoes
B. Ask if the resident realizes that the shoes do not match
If a person's breathing and heartbeat stop, brain damage can occur within _______ minutes. A. 15-20 minutes B. 10-15 minutes C. 8-10 minutes D. 4-6 minutes
D. 4-6 minutes
Which of the following statements is true about ROM exercises? A. They are done just once a day. B. They help prevent strokes and paralysis. C. Require at least ten repetitions of each exercise. D. Are often performed during ADL's such as bathing or dressing.
D. Are often performed during ADL's such as bathing or dressing.
Which of the following is a guideline for safe foot care for a resident who has diabetes? A. The nursing assistant should use hot water for bathing the feet to help prevent infection B. The NA should clip the residents toenails frequently C. The nursing assistant should use lotion between toes to prevent dryness or cracking D. The nursing assistant should inspect and clean the resident's feet everyday
D. The nursing assistant should inspect and clean the resident's feet everyday
A nursing assistant finds a resident looking in the refrigerator at the nurse's station at 5 am. The resident, who is confused, explains he needs breakfast before he leaves for work. The best response by the nursing assistant is to A. Help the resident back to his room and into bed B. Ask the resident about his job and if he is hungry C. Tell him that residents are not allowed in the nurses station D. Remind him that he is retired from his job and in a nursing home
B. Ask the resident about his job and if he is hungry
When providing foot care to a resident it is important for the nurse aide to A. Remove calluses and corns B. Check the feet for skin breakdown C. Keep the water cool to prevent burns D. Apply lotion, including between the toes
B. Check the feet for skin breakdown
Which of the following is a right that is included in the Resident's Bill of Rights? A. To have staff available that speak different languages on each shift B. To have payment plan options that are based on financial need C. To have religious services offered at the facility daily D. To make decisions and participate in their own care
D. To make decisions and participate in their own care
A nursing assistant is asked to change a urinary drainage bag attached to an indwelling catheter. The nursing assistant has never done this before. The best response by the nursing assistant is to A. Change the indwelling catheter at the same time B. Ask another nursing assistant to change the urinary drainage bag C. Change the bag, asking for help only if the NA has problems D. Ask a nurse to watch the NA change the bag since it is the first time
D. Ask a nurse to watch the NA change the bag since it is the first time
While walking down the hall, a nursing assistant looks into a resident's room and sees another nursing assistant hitting a resident. The nursing assistant is expected to A. Contact the state agency that inspects the nursing facility B. Enter the room immediately to provide for the resident's safety C. Wait to confront the nursing assistant when he/she leaves the resident's room D. Check the resident for any signs of injury after the nursing assistant leaves the room
B. Enter the room immediately to provide for the resident's safety
While the NA tries to dress a resident who is confused, the resident keeps trying to grab a hairbrush. The NA should A. Put the hairbrush away and out of sight. B. Give the resident the hairbrush to hold. C. Try to dress the resident more quickly. D. Restrain the resident's hand.
B. Give the resident the hairbrush to hold.
One sign that a person is in shock is A. Increased blood pressure B. Decreased pulse and respiration rates C. Flushed or reddish skin D. Extreme thirst
D. Extreme thirst
To help prevent the spread of germs between residents, the nursing assistants should A. Wear gloves when touching residents B. Hold supplies and linens away from their uniforms C. Wash hands for at least two minutes after each resident contact D. Warn residents that holding hands spreads germs
B. Hold supplies and linens away from their uniforms
When you are communicating with residents, you need to remember to A. Speak rapidly and loudly B. Look away when they make direct eye contact C. Finish all their sentences for them D. Face the resident and make eye contact with them
D. Face the resident and make eye contact with them
A certified nursing assistant should wear gloves for which of the following procedures A. Feeding a patient B. Ambulating a patient C. Bathing a patient D. Handling the urinary drainage bag of a patient
D. Handling the urinary drainage bag of a patient
Resident's with Parkinson's disease often require assistance with walking because they A. Become confused and forget how to take steps without help B. Have poor attention skills and do not notice safety problems C. Have visual problems that require special glasses D. Have a shuffling walk and tremors
D. Have a shuffling walk and tremors
When feeding a resident, frequent coughing can be a sign that the resident is A. Choking B. Getting full C. Needs to drink more fluids D. Having difficulty swallowing
D. Having difficulty swallowing
Which of the following can a nursing assistant do if poisoning is suspected? A. Suggest the resident put his finger down his throat to induce vomiting B. Give the resident medication and then call poison control C. Feed the resident food and then call poison control D. Look for a container that will help you find out what the resident took or ate
D. Look for a container that will help you find out what the resident took or ate
When walking a resident, a gait or transfer belt is often A. Worn around the nurse aide's waist for back support B. Used to keep the resident positioned properly in the wheelchair C. Used to help stand the resident, and then removed before walking D. Put around the resident's waist to provide a way to hold onto the resident
D. Put around the resident's waist to provide a way to hold onto the resident
You are caring for a resident who has diabetes mellitus type 1, a current urinary tract infection, a history of a myocardial infarction (MI), and a cerebral vascular accident (CVA). The resident begins complaining of nausea and vomiting, having a headache, having blurred vision, has fruity smelling breath, and is experiencing weakness. You would suspect the resident is experiencing A. Hypoglycemia B. Hyperglycemia C. Hemiplegia D. Syncope
B. Hyperglycemia
When giving a backrub, the nursing assistant should A. Apply lotion to the back directly from the bottle B. Keep the resident covered as much as possible C. Leave extra lotion on the skin when completing the procedure D. Expect the resident to lie on his/her stomach
B. Keep the resident covered as much as possible
A person who is edentulous A. Has bad breath B. Lacks teeth C. Is wearing dentures D. Is swollen all over
B. Lacks teeth
To help prevent resident falls, the nursing assistant should A. Always raise siderails when any resident is in his/her bed B. Leave residents' beds at the lowest level when care is complete C. Encourage residents to wear larger-sized, loose fitting clothing D. Remind residents who use call lights that they need to wait patiently for staff
B. Leave residents' beds at the lowest level when care is complete
If the nursing assistant notices redness around bony areas during a massage, she should A. Massage these areas B. Massage around these areas C. Apply extra lotion to these areas D. Discontinue the massage
B. Massage around these areas
Which of the following statements is true of pressure injuries? A. When skin begins to break down, it appears as a deep crater B. Pressure injuries can lead to life-threatening infections C. Pressure injuries are difficult to heal but do not hurt much D. Pressure injuries are impossible to prevent
B. Pressure injuries can lead to life-threatening infections
Which of the following is true about caring for a resident who wears a hearing aid? A. Apply hairspray after the hearing aid is in place B. Remove the hearing aid before showering C. Clean the earmold and battery case with water daily, drying completely D. Replace batteries weekly
B. Remove the hearing aid before showering
When cleansing the genital area during perineal care, the nursing assistant should A. Cleanse the penis with a circular motion starting from the base and moving toward the tip B. Replace the foreskin when pushed back to cleanse an uncircumcised penis C. Cleanse the rectal area first, before cleansing the genital area D. Use the same area on the washcloth for each washing and rinsing stroke for a female resident
B. Replace the foreskin when pushed back to cleanse an uncircumcised penis
A resident has diabetes. Which of the following is a common sign of low blood sugar? A. Fever B. Shakiness C. Thirst D. Vomiting
B. Shakiness
Before touching a resident who is crying to offer comfort, the nursing assistant should consider A. The resident's recent vital signs B. The resident's cultural background C. Whether the resident has been sad recently D. Whether the resident has family that visits routinely
B. The resident's cultural background
A slipknot is used when securing a restraint so that A. The restraint cannot be removed by the resident B. The restraint can be removed quickly when needed C. Body alignment is maintained while wearing the restraint D. It can be easily observed whether restraint is applied correctly
B. The restraint can be removed quickly when needed
What is another term for urinating? A. Eliminating B. Voiding C. Digesting D. Ingesting
B. Voiding
When a resident refuses a bed bath, the nursing assistant should A. Offer the resident a bribe B. Wait awhile and then ask the resident again C. Remind the resident that people who smell don't have friends D. Tell the resident that nursing home policy requires daily bathing
B. Wait awhile and then ask the resident again
A resident who is inactive is at risk for constipation. In addition to increased activity and exercise, which of the following actions helps to prevent constipation? A. Adequate fluid intake B. Regular mealtimes C. High protein diet D. Low fiber diet
A. Adequate fluid intake
During code team procedures, a nursing assistant might be asked to A. Give chest compressions during CPR B. Call the resident's family C. Give a resident oxygen D. Work with the suction machine
A. Give chest compressions during CPR
Diabetic ketoacidosis may be caused by A. Having too little insulin in the body B. Eating too little food C. Having too much insulin in the body D. Too much exercise
A. Having too little insulin in the body
In which position should a nursing assistant place an unconscious resident before giving mouth care? A. Lateral B. Fowlers C. Supine D. Prone
A. Lateral
A resident has end stage renal disease and is expected to die soon. The nursing assistant should concentrate on A. Making the resident as comfortable as possible B. Empathizing with the resident C. Leaving the resident alone so that he can have some time for himself D. Making sure that the daily care of the resident is done in a perfect manner
A. Making the resident as comfortable as possible
Which of the following is a job task performed by the nursing assistant? A. Participating in resident care planning conferences. B. Taking a telephone order from a physician. C. Giving medications to assigned residents. D. Changing sterile wound dressings.
A. Participating in resident care planning conferences.
During lunch in the dining room, a resident begins yelling and throws a spoon at the nursing assistant. The best response by the nursing assistant is to A. Remain calm and ask what is upsetting the resident B. Begin removing all the other residents from the dining room C. Scold the resident and ask the resident to leave the dining room immediately D. Remove the resident's plate, fork, knife and cup so there is nothing else to throw
A. Remain calm and ask what is upsetting the resident
Considering the resident's activity, which of the following sets of vital signs should be reported to the charge nurse immediately? A. Resting: 98.6 temp, 98 bpm, 32 RR B. After eating: 97.0 temp, 64 bpm, 24 RR C. After walking exercise: 98.2 temp, 98 bpm, 28 RR D. While watching television: 98.8 temp, 72 bpm, 14 RR
A. Resting: 98.6 temp, 98 bpm, 32 RR
When trying to communicate with a resident who speaks a different language than the nursing assistant, the nursing assistant should A. Use pictures and gestures B. Face the resident and speak softly when talking C. Repeat words often if the resident does not understand D. Assume when the resident nods his/her head that the message is understood
A. Use pictures and gestures