Unit 6 Quiz Q's

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Critical thinking allows the nurse aide to safely provide resident care in a variety of situations based on facts learned and bedside observations, or the ability to think on one's feet. True False

True

Incident reports should be factual. True False

True

Mrs. Smith was told three years ago that she has an inoperable tumor. Over the three years, she has seen many doctors only to receive the same diagnosis. She is looking for yet another doctor in hopes of one to remove the tumor. Which stage is she in according to the stages of grief? A. Denial B. Anger C. Bargaining D. Depression E. Acceptance

A. Denial

Signs of death include the following except A. The pupils constrict B. No pulse C. No respirations D. No blood pressure

A. The pupils constrict

Post-mortem means A. A diagnosis of death B. After death C. Before death D. The stiffness of skeletal muscles that occurs after death

B. After death

Which of the following tasks would be first priority for the nurse aide I? A. Deliver food trays to residents B. Assist resident because the bed alarm is sounding C. Answer a visitor's question about a resident D. Perform routine vital signs

B. Assist resident because the bed alarm is sounding

Which statement is false regarding incident reports? A. Method of documenting facts surrounding any unexpected event in a healthcare setting. B. Is a public record C. Is a document between the facility and facility legal team D. Designed to get as accurate as possible a description of just what happened

B. Is a public record

The person's written statement about measures that support or maintain life when death is likely is A. A durable power of attorney B. A do not resuscitate order C. A living will D. Hospice care

C. A living will

Which of the following would be considered an incident? A. A resident complains of a headache B. A resident wants to watch TV in the common living area C. A resident on a low sodium diet receives and eats a regular, non-restricted meal D. A resident needs to be transferred from his bed to a chair

C. A resident on a low sodium diet receives and eats a regular, non-restricted meal

Mr. Johnson has been diagnosed with lung cancer for several years now. His doctor has discussed how unhealthy his smoking habit is to his body. He has tried to quit smoking on several occasions with every time ending unsuccessfully. At his last appointment, Mr. Johnson was told there was no further treatment for his lung cancer. He pleas he will successfully quit smoking this time for a few more years of life. A. Denial B. Anger C. Bargaining D. Depression E. Acceptance

C. Bargaining

Which of the following is most important when obtaining a report from the night shift nurse aide? A. What time did the resident eat? B. What time did the resident go to sleep? C. What is the resident's activity level? D. Does the resident have family in the room?

C. What is the resident's activity level?

Signs that death is near include the following except A. Loss of muscle tone B. Peaceful facial expression C. Shallow respirations D. Gastro-intestinal functions increase

D. Gastro-intestinal functions increase

Hospice care focuses on cures and life-saving procedures. True False

False

If a resident falls but says he is OK after the fall, an incident report does not need to be completed. True False

False

If an NA does not actually see an incident but arrives after it has already occurred, she should document what she thinks happened. True False

False

The right to privacy and the right to be treated with dignity and respect do not apply after death. True False

False

Attitudes about death are closely related to culture and religion. True False

True


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