Exam 3
Which of the following would be the least appropriate thing to say to a potential employer when interviewing for a job?
"I left my last job because my boss was always criticizing me, even though I wasn't doing anything wrong."
Parkinson's disease typically causes
A shuffling gait
Which of the following is true if a resident falls?
An incident report will need to be completed for all falls
Signs and symptoms of clinical depression include
Apathy
The first two steps to take when approaching an emergency situation are to
Assess the situation and assess the victim
Why should an NA stay especially close to a resident who is using a new ambulatory aid?
Because the resident is likely to be off-balance
A pulse oximeter measures
Blood oxygen level and pulse rate
How can nursing assistants give emotional support to residents who are dying?
By listening more
Deep breathing exercises help
Clear the lungs of mucus
The ability to think logically and quickly is called
Cognition
Which of the following is a sign of approaching death?
Decreasing blood pressure
The five stages of grief are
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, accceptance
What time of day is best to collect a sputum specimen?
Early morning
Signs of respiratory distress include
Elevated respiratory rate
Which of the following are symptoms commonly experienced by people who have diabetes?
Excessive thirst, extreme hunger, frequent urination
Goals of rehabilitation include
Helping a resident adapt to a disability
One guideline for communicating with mentally ill residents is to
Maintain eye contact and listen closely
Which of the following is a task to perform for both preoperative and postoperative care of a resident?
Measuring and recording vital signs
Which of the following statements is true about mental illness?
Mental illness is a disorder like any physical illness.
Which of the following people would be the most appropriate resource for a nursing assistant to discuss her work-related stress?
Nursing Assistant's supervisor
Which of the following guidelines is true of working around oxygen equipment?
Nursing assistants should not allow open flames around oxygen
Ideally speaking, how many pages long should a resume be?
One page
Which of the following statements is true of osteoarthritis?
Pain and stiffness increase in cold, damp weather
What does palliative care involve?
Pain relief and comfort
After an amputation, a resident may experience phantom sensation. Which of the following statements is a correct description of this?
Pain, tingling, or itching in the area where the limb was amputated
One way that NAs can respect the rights of residents who are dying is to
Promote privacy for residents
A helpful way for an nursing assistant to respond to hallucinations is to
Reassure a resident who seems agitated or worried
If a resident with Alzheimer's disease shows violent behavior, the nursing assistant should
Remove triggers and diffuse situation
A resident has been acting a little strangely lately. She gets upset very easily, and her eyes are always red. She does not eat much, and sometimes her nursing assistant can smell alcohol on her breath, even in the morning. What would be the best response by the nursing assistant?
Report the nursing assistant's observations to the nurse
Which of the following statements is true of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
Residents may take medication that makes them urinate more often.
An nursing assistant can respond to sundowning by
Setting a bedtime routine and keeping it
How should a resident with COPD be positioned?
Sitting upright
Which of the following are considered forms of identification?
Social security card and driver's license
Which of the following should a nursing assistant do if a resident is confused?
Stay calm and provide a quiet environment
Which of the following statements is true of a nursing assistant's role in restorative care?
The NA should recognize that setbacks occur and reassure the resident.
Which of the following is the best way a nursing assistant can communicate with a resident who has cancer.
The nursing assistant should listen to the resident if he feels like talking.
Which of the following statements is true of a nursing assistant's role in restorative care?
The nursing assistant should recognize that setbacks occur and reassure the resident
What is the best way a nursing assistant can respond to a combative resident?
The nursing assistant should remain calm and lower the tone of her voice.
In which of the following situations should a nursing assistant give abdominal thrusts to a resident?
The resident cannot speak, breathe, or cough
Which of the following care guidelines is true for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
The resident should remain upright two to three hours after eating.
Which of the following is true of defense mechanisms?
They help a person cope with stress.
Which of the following statements is true of residents in a subacute setting?
They need a higher level of care than other residents.
Which statement is true of references?
They should come from former employers.
How much notice should a nursing assistant give when changing jobs?
Two weeks
Confusion may be caused by
Urinary tract infections
If a resident with Alzheimers Disease has lost most of his verbal skills, the nursing assistant should
Use touch, smiles, and laughter
Alternate communication methods for a resident with an artificial airway include
Using communication boards