Cna chapter 6

Which of the following is an example of physically restraining a resident? (A) Asking the resident to stay in his bed (B) Telling the resident's roommate to press the call button if the resident gets up (C) Leaving the resident's door ajar (D) Putting both side rails up on the bed

(D) putting both side rails up on the bed

Which of the following statements is true of body mechanics? (A) Body mechanics help save energy and prevent injury. (B) The narrower a person's base of support, the more stable the person is. (C) Proper alignment of the body means that the two sides of the body should not line up. (D) Twisting at the waist is the best way to maintain body alignment.

(A) Body mechanics help save energy and prevent injury.

Which of the following statements is true of preventing falls? (A) Clear walkways of clutter. (B) Keep lights low. (C) Leave spills for housekeeping to clean. (D) Move call lights further away from residents.

(A) Clear walkways of clutter.

Which of the following guidelines is true of working around oxygen equipment? (A) NAs should not allow open flames around oxygen. (B) NAs should adjust oxygen levels when they are too high or too low. (C) NAs should replace oxygen tubing if it becomes clogged. (D) NAs should prescribe a new oxygen delivery device if the current one is causing skin problems

(A) NAs should not allow open flames around oxygen

Which of the following statements is true of restraint usage? (A) People tend to respond better to restraint alternatives than to restraints. (B) Laws allow the use of restraints when a facility is short-staffed. (C) Using restraints does not cause negative effects. (D) Restraint-free care means a facility uses restraints only for disciplining residents.

(A) People tend to respond better to restraint alternatives than to restraints.

To serve hot liquids to residents, a nursing assistant (NA) should (A) Pour hot drinks away from residents (B) Place hot drinks on the edges of tables so that they will be easier to reach (C) Take lids off of hot drinks just before serving them (D) Make sure residents are standing up before serving hot drinks

(A) Pour got drinks away from residents

One condition or problem that can cause a lack of sensation is (A) Constipation (B) Diabetes (C) Hypertension (D) Vomiting

(B) Diabetes

RACE is an acronym for a safety rule, and means (A) Run to A Close Exit (B) Remove residents, Activate alarm or call 911, Contain fire, Extinguish (C) Restore power, Activate alarm or call 911, Call Fire Department, Exit (D) Remove window, Access outside, Call for help, Elderly residents first

(B) Remove residents, Activate alarm or call 911, contain fire, extinguish

Which of the following is a way to use proper body mechanics? (A) The NA should twist at the waist when lifting objects. (B) The NA should stand with her legs shoulder-width apart. (C) The NA should lift objects, rather than pushing them. (D) The NA should carry objects away from her body.

(B) The NA should stand with her legs shoulder- width apart

Restraints can be applied (A) As punishment from staff when a resident is not behaving properly (B) Only with a doctor's order (C) When a staff member does not have time to watch a resident closely (D) When a nursing assistant judges a resident is a danger to himself or others

(B) only with a doctors order

Why does working with oxygen require special safety precautions? (A) Oxygen equipment is very difficult to obtain. (B) Oxygen is a dangerous fire hazard. (C) Oxygen levels must be adjusted often. (D) Oxygen equipment is very fragile.

(B) oxygen is a dangerous fire hazard

When helping a resident sit up, stand up, or walk, the NA should (A) Keep her feet together (B) Bend her upper body (C) Bend her knees (D) Try to catch the resident if he starts to fall

(C) Bend her knees

In which position should a resident be placed for eating? (A) Lying flat on his back (B) Reclining at a 45-degree angle (C) Sitting as upright as possible (D) Lying on his side with his arm propping up his head

(C) sitting as upright as possible

When should a nursing assistant identify a resident? (A) After giving care (B) When collecting meal trays (C) When shifts change (D) Before helping with feeding

(D) Before helping with feeding

If a restraint is applied, a nursing assistant must (A) Tie the restraint to the side rails (B) Leave the area so she won't hear the resident complain (C) Withhold fluids (D) Check on the resident every 15 minutes

(D) Check on the resident every 15 minutes

What information does a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contain? (A) Costs of the chemical (B) Comparisons with other chemicals (C) Names of other facilities using the chemical (D) Description of emergency response actions

(D) Description of emergency response actions

Which of the following terms applies to body mechanics? (A) Gravity effect (B) Outline (C) Pulley (D) Fulcrum and lever

(D) Fulcrum and lever

An example of a restraint alternative is (A) Tying the resident to the bed (B) Removing the resident's call light (C) Leaving the resident alone for long periods of time (D) Giving the resident a repetitive task

(D) Giving the resident a repetitive task

A serious problem that has been associated with restraint use is (A) Jaundice (B) Headache (C) Increased activity (D) Pressure ulcers

(D) pressure ulcers