Quiz 3: NURA

Which of the following would be the best response by the NA if a new resident says that he does not want to attend a facility activity?

"That's OK. I'll ask you again some other time."

What should the scale be balanced at before measuring a resident's weight?

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Which of the following is true of anxiety?

A person may not always know why she feels anxious

Which of the following statements best describes anger?

Anger is a natural emotion with many causes

A resident refuses to believe her diagnosis of a terminal illness. This is an example of which defense mechanism?

Denial

The medical term for difficulty breathing is...

Dyspnea

Which of the following would be the best response by the nursing assistant if the resident wants to discuss concerns he has?

I understand you're scared. Can you tell me more?

What are baseline vital signs?

Initial measurements that can be compared to future measurements

In which position is a resident who is lying on her back with her feet in padded stirrups?

Lithotomy position

Which of the following is the best example of an extended family?

Mother, grandmother, and aunt living together

Which of the following sentences is true of spiritual beliefs?

NA's should give privacy for prayer if residents request it.

According to Maslow, which of the following needs must be met first?

Physical needs

During which stage of human development may girls reach puberty?

Preadolescence

A resident starts sleeping with a doll she had when she was a little girl. This is an example of which defense mechanism?

Regression

If a NA makes a mistake with resident care, she can demonstrate that she is responsible by...

Reporting the mistake to the nurse immediately

Which of the following terms describes a family made up of one parent and one child?

Single-parent family

If a resident exhibits inappropriate sexual behavior, what would be the best response by the NA?

The NA should try to distract the resident

Which of the following is a common cause of confusion?

Urinary Tract Infection

Major depressive disorder is also known as

clinical depression

Which of the following is an example of a psychosocial need?

independence