Chapter 4-6 PE

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Which of the following is an NA responsibility related to infection prevention

Following standard precautions in care for all residents

An example of a restraint alternative is

Giving the resident a repetitive task

Which of the following is true of wearing gloves?

Gloves should be changed before contact with mucous membranes

Which of the following is an example of proper telephone communication at work?

Good morning, Linda Manor care

The following are necessary links in the chain of infection. When an NA wears gloves, which link is broken, thus preventing the spread of disease?

Mode of transmission (a way for the disease to spread)

Which of the following is an example of non verbal communication?

Pointing to a cookie

To serve hot liquids to residents, a nursing assistant should

Pour hot drinks away from residents

A serious problem that has been associated with restraint use is

Pressure injuries

If an NA needs to clean up a spill, what is the first step that she should take?

Put on gloves

Which of the following is the proper order to do PPE?

Put on gown, mask, googles, and gloves

Which of the following is an example of physically restraining a resident

Putting both side rails up on the bed

RACE is an acronym for a safety rule, and means

Remove residents, Activate alarm or call 911, Contain fire, Extinguish

One way that COVID-19 is transmitted is through

Respiratory droplets

What is the correct order of the three-step communication process?

Sender sends message. Receiver receives message. Receiver provides feedback.

In which position should a resident be placed for eating?

Sitting as upright as possible

The following are necessary links into the chain of infection. When an NA gets a vaccination shot for hepatitis B, which link will be affected and thus prevent hepatitis B infection?

Susceptible host (Person who is likely to get the disease)

Which of the following is true of transmission based precautions?

They are practiced in addition to standard precautions

The elderly are at a higher risk of infection because

They may have limited mobility

What is the best way to control the spread of MRSA?

Through proper hand washing

What is the best way to control the spread of C. difficile?

Through proper hand washing and handling of contaminated wastes

Under Standard Precautions, the term body fluids includes

Urine

One way that an NA can help a resident who is visually impaired is to

Use the face of an imaginary clock to explain the position of objects

Positive responses to cultural diversity include

Valuing and respecting each person as an individual

The most important thing that NA can do to prevent the spread of disease is to

Wash her hands

The blood borne pathogens standard requires that

Employers have an exposure control plan

A nursing assistant will come into contact with microorganisms

Every time the NA touches something

If a resident has a hearing impairment, the NA should

Face the resident with the light on the NA's face

Restraints can be applied:

only with a doctor's orders

The part of the word that is added to the end of a root to form a new world is called a

suffix

hand hygiene is

washing hands with either plain or antiseptic soap and water and using alcohol-based hand rubs

Types of verbal communication include

writing

Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 2:35 pm to military time?

1435 hours

Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 0530 to regular time?

5:30 am

Which of the following occurrences is considered an incident and requires a report to be completed?

A resident accuses an NA of abusing her

Infection prevention is

A set of methods used to prevent and the spread of disease

Tuberculosis is

An airborne disease

When washing hands the NA should use friction for

At least 20 seconds

Why is it important for an NA to consider a residents cultural background when communicating with him?

Because cultural background helps determine how people communicate and can help the NA communicate better with the resident.

Why must an NA be concerned about privacy if documentation is done on a computer?

Because the information is confidential and somebody who is not part of the care team might see the screen

When should a nursing assistant identify a resident?

Before helping with feeding

When helping a resident sit up, stand up, or walk, the NA should

Bend her knees

Which of the following terms applies to body mechanics

Body mechanics help save energy and prevent injury

How can a nursing assistant help ensure that a residents electronic chart is accurate?

By completing exiting a residents chart after documenting care

How is MRSA most often spread?

By direct physical contact

What is one way that blood borne pathogens can be transmitted?

By infected blood entering the bloodstream

Which of the following underlying conditions makes a person more susceptible to to severe COVID-19 complications?

COPD

If a restraint is applied, a nursing assistant must

Check on the resident every 15 minutes

Which of the following should an NA immediately report about a resident to the nurse?

Chest pain, high fever

which of the following statements is true of preventing falls?

Clear walkways of clutter

One condition or problem that can cause a lack of sensation is

Diabetes

Which of the following statements is true of disinfection

Disinfection kills some pathogens but does not destroy all of them

When should documentation be recorded?

Immediately after care is given

What information does a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain

Information about emergency response actions

Careful charting is important because

It is the only way to guarantee clear and complete communication among the care team

Why is it important for a nursing assistant not to overreact when a resident behaves inappropriately?

It may actually reinforce the behavior

Which of the following statements is an example of a fact

Mrs. Silva needed help to get to the bathroom today

An example of active listening is

NA focusing on the resident and providing feedback

Which of the following is an example of a barrier to communication?

NA uses medical terminology with the resident

Which of the following guidelines is true of working around oxygen equipment?

NAs should not allow open flames around oxygen

A nursing assistant may ignore a residents call light when

Never

With whom should nursing assistants use medical terms and abbreviations?

Nurses

Which of the following statements is true of touch?

Nursing assistants can softly pat residents shoulder to communicate caring

Why does working with oxygen require special safety precautions?

Oxygen is a dangerous fire hazard

During which of the following situations is COVID-19 most likely to spread

People talking to each other inside without any open windows

Which of the following statements is true of restraint usage?

People tend to respond better to restraint alternatives than to restraints

Which of the following senses is not used in making observations?

Taste

Which of the following are ways for NAs to avoid barrier of communication?

The NA should ask open ended questions that require more than yes or no responses

What is the best way a nursing assistant can respond to a combative resident?

The NA should remain calm and lower the tone of her voice

What is a proper way for an NA to respond if a resident does not hear her or does not understand her?

The NA should speak slowly and clearly

Which of the following is a way to use proper body mechanics?

The NA should stand with her legs shoulder width apart

What can a nursing assistant do to help with communication with a resident who has had a stroke?

The NA should use smiles or gestures to convey information

Which of the following statements is true of hepatitis b (HBV) ?

The vaccine for HBV helps prevent the disease

Which of the following is an example of objective information?

There are raised, red marks the size of pinpricks on Mrs. Johnson's torso

With who should an NA use standard precautions

With every resident in his care

Tuberculosis may be transmitted

by coughing

A person with TB disease

can spread it to others


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