Chapters: 8,14,15,16,17,18,19 - Review Questions
Resident units must be as _________ as possible. personal sterile cold colorful
personal
Mechanical lifts are used to transfer patients to (Select all that apply.) shower chairs. commodes. cars. scooters.
shower chairs, commodes, cars
What is an example of providing full visual privacy to a person? Respecting the person's choices in personal care products Using a privacy curtain while the person is in bed Keeping the call light within reach Providing the person with access to his or her personal items
Using a privacy curtain while the person is in bed
What steps should you take when using a shampoo cap on a patient? (Select all that apply.) Warm the package in the microwave. Check the package temperature. Massage the cap vigorously. Rinse the hair.
Warm the package in the microwave, check the package temperature
Which position is used to describe a person lying on her abdomen with the head turned to one side? Supine Prone Lateral Sims'
Prone
What is the process of supplying cells with oxygen and removing carbon dioxide from them? Respiration Inspiration Expiration Menstruation
Respiration
What safety measures are important when logrolling a person after spinal cord surgery? Follow the direction of the nurse. Use a pillow under the head for comfort. Perform the procedure with one staff member. Keep the spine of the person curved.
Follow the direction of the nurse
How many chambers make up the heart? One Two Three Four
Four
A person's ability to perform activities of daily living is known as what? Physical status Functional status Social status Psychological status
Functional status
What is the another term used to describe the digestive system? Urinary system Gastro-intestinal system Reproductive system Endocrine system
Gastro-intestinal system
Which are the hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex? (Select all that apply.) Glucocorticoids Mineralocorticoids Male and female sex hormones Insulin
Glucocorticoids, Mineralocorticoids, Male and female sex hormones
Excessive body hair is known as what? Alopecia Hirsutism Dandruff Pediculosis
Hirsutism
The steady state of the human body is known as what? Immunity Metabolism Homeostasis Peristalsis
Homeostasis
What is the definition of a transfer? How a person moves to and from surfaces Turning the body in one movement Turning one's body from a standing position Pushing a person in a wheelchair
How a person moves to and from surfaces
Which of the following occurs when a person has protection against disease? Metabolism Immunity Antibodies Infection
Immunity
Dim lighting in a nursing unit can contribute to which of the following negative outcomes? Increased falls Cheerful atmosphere Increased noise Decrease in relaxation
Increased falls
What is the purpose of dangling a person after surgery? It helps with balance. It checks to see if he gets dizzy before standing. It stimulates circulation. It helps with coughing exercises.
It checks to see if he gets dizzy before standing
Which of the following actions places a person at high risk for a work-related musculo-skeletal disorder? Using an assistive device to transfer Assisting a person to the floor during a fall Using good body mechanics Lifting alone
Lifting alone
What procedure is used to re-position a person with spinal cord injury? Body mechanics Weight bearing Shearing Logrolling
Logrolling
Paralysis is known as what? Cognitive disability Cardiac arrest Constriction and relaxation of muscles Loss of muscle function, sensation, or both
Loss of muscle function, sensation, or both
What is the over-bed table used for? Work surface for removing soiled dressings Meals, writing, and personal care Storing the urinal or bedpan Transporting the person to another department
Meals, writing, and personal care
Routine care that is given after breakfast is known as what? Early morning care Morning care AM care PM care
Morning care
Which statement is true regarding transferring a patient from the bed to a wheelchair? Move the strong side first. Move the weak side first. Move the person with his arms wrapped around your neck. Move the person by grasping his shoulders.
Move the strong side first.
What is the heart made of? Muscle Nerves Tendons Sphincters
Muscle
A bariatric bed is designed to accommodate which of the following person? Obese person greater than 500 pounds Woman delivering a baby Infants and children Older adult needing close observation
Obese person greater than 500 pounds
Which type of bed is made with the person in it? Open bed Closed bed Surgical bed Occupied bed
Occupied bed
What is the best method of moving a person to a wheelchair? Ask the person to put his or her arms around your neck. Keep the chair wheels unlocked. Use a transfer belt. Grasp his or her shoulder blades.
Use a transfer belt.
When assisting a person with shaving, what observation is reported immediately? Rash Itching Bleeding Tenderness
Bleeding
A bed that is ready for a new patient is considered to be what? Occupied Surgical Closed Open
Closed
Clean linens are never placed on the __________. bed floor night stand bed table
Floor
When the head of the bed is lowered, and the foot is raised, the person is in which position? Trendelenburg Fowler's Prone Reverse Trendelenburg
Trendelenburg
You are assisting a patient with mouthcare. Which observations should you report to the nurse? (Select all that apply.) Pink tongue Bleeding Unusual odor Denture size
Bleeding, unusual odor
The loss of cognitive function associated with dementia is caused by changes in the ________. nerves brain muscles immune system
Brain
The circulatory system is also known as what? Peripheral nervous system Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Central nervous system
Cardiovascular system
When providing foot care, how long should the feet be soaked? 5 to 10 minutes 15 to 20 minutes 20 to 30 minutes 1 minute
15 to 20 minutes
In the Fowler's position, what is the head of the bed expected to be? 60 to 90 degrees 45 to 60 degrees 30 degrees Flat
45 to 60 degrees
Which of the following interventions may help reduce noise in health care agencies? Talking and laughing in the hallways Using intercoms for communication Using metal wash basins Answering phones promptly
Answering phones promptly
What medication interferes with a person's ability to use a blade razor for shaving? Anticoagulant Antibiotic Anti-inflammatory Analgesic
Anticoagulant
How should you handle changing a standard gown on a patient who is connected to an IV pump? Ask the nurse to handle the IV. Pause the IV pump to change the gown. Feed the IV tubing through the gown. Disconnect the IV to change the gown.
Ask the nurse to handle the IV.
Which of the following is an important consideration when assisting with dressing and undressing? Ask the person what he or she wants to wear. Pick out the clothing for the person. Insist on fastening buttons and zippers to save time. Allow the person to remain in the sleepwear at all times if he or she wishes.
Ask the person what he or she wants to wear.
What is the primary purpose of the drawsheet? Protect the mattress. Provide warmth. Infection control. Assist with moving the person.
Assist with moving the person
Which nervous system controls the heartbeat? Sympathetic nervous system Parasympathetic nervous system Autonomic nervous system Cranial nervous system
Autonomic nervous system
Which term describes twisting the torso while lifting? Force Awkward posture Heavy lifting Repeating action
Awkward posture
Which position is known as supine? Side-lying Back-lying Lying on abdomen Sitting in chair
Back-lying
Using the body in an efficient and careful way involves what? (Select all that apply.) Balance Posture Muscle strain Injury
Balance, Posture
How a person moves, positions, and turns in bed is known as what? Bed mobility Friction Shearing Weight bearing
Bed mobility
Which of the following is an example of lifting a heavy object with good body mechanics? Lift with legs straight. Bend from the waist. Hold items away from the body. Bend knees and squat.
Bend knees and squat.
What should you do after properly positioning a patient? Fetch the patient's lunch. Complete a safety check. Inform the nurse. Raise the bed side rails.
Complete a safety check.
When extra linens are brought into a person's room, they are considered to be what? Sterile Contaminated Clean Biohazardous
Contaminated
Before cutting the toenails of a person, it is important to know if she has a history of which of the following? Stroke Heart problem Diabetes Alzheimer's disease
Diabetes
What is the best way to move an older adult with dementia? Work alone to reduce confusion. Move the person quickly. Communicate with a loud, assertive voice. Divert the person's attention.
Divert the person's attention
What is the small sheet that is placed over the middle of the bottom sheet? Drawsheet Top sheet Incontinence pad Mattress pad
Drawsheet
When a person is caught or trapped in a bed rail, it is known as what? Restraints Dependent Entrapment Egress
Entrapment
Designing a task or work station to better fit the body is known as what? Sims' position Body mechanics Body alignment Ergonomics
Ergonomics
Which of the following guidelines should be observed when setting room temperature in a long-term care setting? Keep the temperature at 149°F. Older persons prefer colder temperatures. Keep the temperature comfortable for staff. Older persons may need higher temperatures for comfort.
Older persons may need higher temperatures for comfort.
What type of bath includes washing the face, hands, underarms, and perineal area? Complete bed bath Towel bath Bag bath Partial bath
Partial bath
What is the last step of providing male perineal care? Retract the foreskin. Clean the meatus. Pat the penis and scrotum dry. Cleanse the scrotum.
Pat the penis and scrotum dry
Which information do you need before moving a patient? (Select all that apply.) Patient's functional status Number of staff needed Which procedure to use Patient's preferred position
Patient's functional status, Number of staff needed, Which procedure to use
Which steps should you perform before transferring a patient from a chair to the bed? (Select all that apply.) Perform hand hygiene. Provide for privacy. Identify the person. Collect the gait belt.
Perform hand hygiene, provide for privacy, identify the person
Cleaning of the genital and anal areas is known as what? Private care Perineal care PM care Circumcision
Perineal care
In which areas should the person's call light be kept within reach? (Select all that apply.) Person's room Bathroom Hallway Shower room
Person's room, bathroom, shower room
What type of person is a mechanical lift used for? Persons who are too heavy for the staff to move. Persons who are weight-bearing. Persons who have had recent spinal surgery. Persons who need assistance to stand.
Persons who are too heavy for the staff to move.
What is the final piece of linen that is collected prior to making a bed? Top sheet Blanket Pillow case Bedspread
Pillow case
What technique is used to turn one's body from a set standing position? Lift transfer Pivot Logrolling Lateral transfer
Pivot
Use pillows and ________ devices when moving a person. friction shearing positioning contracture
Positioning
What type of product should be avoided near persons with respiratory disorders? Lotion Deodorant Powder Mouthwash
Powder
Which of the following observations should be reported to the nurse when providing routine hair care? Hair style Products used Dryness Presence of nits
Presence of nits
What is the purpose of a clean, dry, and wrinkle-free bed? Proves the cleanliness of the facility. Keeps laundry personnel busy. Prevents skin breakdown. Decreases family complaints.
Prevents skin breakdown
Doing the same motion continually or frequently is known as what? Force Awkward posture Repeating action Heavy lifting
Repeating action
What is the final step when performing a transfer procedure? Provide for comfort. Place call light in reach. Practice hand hygiene. Report and record your observations.
Report and record your observations.
What can happen to the skin when a person slides down in the bed? Friction Shearing Protection Moisture
Shearing
Where are your strongest muscles located? (Select all that apply.) Shoulders Hips Hands Back
Shoulders, Hips
What does it mean to dangle a person? Turn the person as a unit. Sit the person on the side of the bed. Ambulate the person. Re-position the person in bed.
Sit the person on the side of the bed
Which organ is the body's defense against disease? Skin Immunity Mouth Hygiene
Skin
Which product should be used to perform oral care on an unconscious person? Sponge swabs Toothbrush Mouthwash Floss
Sponge swabs
Which mechanical lift sling is used for a normal transfer? Standard full-sling Extended length sling Bathing sling Toileting sling
Standard full-sling
What is the purpose of the bladder? Filters blood through kidney. Passes urine out of the body. Carries urine from the kidney. Stores urine.
Stores urine
_____________ are formed by organs that work together to perform special functions. Glands Cells Tissues Systems
Systems
What is the first piece of information you will need prior to performing a transfer? The height and weight of the person What equipment to use The number of staff needed What procedure to use
What procedure to use
What type of grooming equipment is shared among residents? Hairbrushes Whirlpool foot baths Lotion Razors
Whirlpool foot baths
When providing perineal care to a female person, what is the most appropriate technique? Work from clean to dirty. Work from dirty to clean. Work from bottom to top. Work from back to front.
Work from clean to dirty
It is important to protect the unconscious person from _________ when providing oral care. aspiration biting coughing dry mouth
aspiration
How often should a person's bed be made? Daily Weekly Monthly Twice daily
daily
