Practice Quiz 10

One guideline for a nursing assistant who is caring for a resident who is mentally ill is to a. take any suicide threat seriously b. disregard a loss of appetite c. avoid talking to the resident d. ignore dilated pupils

a

Pediculosis causes symptoms such as a. itching and rashes b. acne and lesions c. cuts and abrasions d. boils and abscesses

a

A common type of closed wound is a(n) a. contusion b. puncture c. incision d. laceration

a

A disorder by a build-up of fluid in the inner ear is a. otitis media b. meniere's disease c. glaucome d. myopia

a

A resident in a persistent vegetative state (PVS) a. may have some facial movements b. will never open his eyes c. can cry occasionally d. might laugh at funny television shows

a

A superficial burn is also known as a a. first-degree burn b. third-degree burn c. second-degree burn d. fourth-degree burn

a

The sandwich generation is a group of people who a. care for children and elderly parents at the same time b. develop menus and plan meals for residents in long-term care facilities c. provide care for neighbors and children on a daily basis d. care for children and pets at the same time

a

What age range is associated with toddlers? a. 2 to 4 b. 6 to 12 c. 3 to 6 d. 1 to 3

a

What disorder can put a person at a higher risk for sepsis? a. diabetes b. eczema c. otitis d. chlamydia

a

When a specimen is required from a resident in an isolation room, the nursing assistant should a. place the specimen into a biohazard bag while inside the room b. place the specimen into a biohaard bag when outside the room c. collect the specimen outside the resident's room d. transfer the specimen outside of the room, keeping her gloves on

a

When providing oral care to an edentulous resident, the NA should a. use swabs to clean the mouth b. use only mouthwash to clean the mouth c. use a firm toothbrush to clean teeth d. use dental floss as the final stop

a

Which of the following is a type of fungal infection? a. tinea b. warts c. wheals d. vesicles

a

Which of the following is an example of verbal communication? a. sending a text message b. crossing arms in front of the body c. tapping one's feet during a meeting d. nodding one's head

a

Which of the following is true of the bacterium C.Diff a. it may be a part of a person's normal intestinal flora b. it is generally caused by a lack of antibiotic use c. it can be identified by swabbing a person's nasal passages d. it is most often killed through the use of hand sanitizers

a

Which of the following would be the best response by a nursing assistant when a resident becomes angry? a. the NA can listen closely to the resident to try to find out what caused the anger b. the NA can share come of her personal problems with the resident to distract him c. the NA can joke with the resident to make him laugh d. the NA can offer suggestions on how the resident can leave the facility

a

____ hypotension exists when there is a sudden drop in blood pressure when a person stands or sits up a. orthostatic b. sever c. multi-faceted d. hyperbolic

a

A person's orientation includes a. awareness of his vital signs b. awareness of the date and time c. awareness of his diagnosis d. awareness of nonverbal communication

b

A resident refuses to believe his roommate has died. He continues to talk to staff members and family and friends as if the roommate were still alive. Which defense mechanism is this example illustrating? a. repression b. denial c. projection d. displacement

b

A(n) _____ is a group of residents who meet on a regular basis to discuss facility issues. a. activity group b. residents' council c. ombudsmen committee d. society advisory group

b

Coughing up blood from the respiratory tract is known as a. halitosis b. hemoptysis c. hepatitis d. hypoxia

b

Diseases spread via a(n) ______ can be spread up to six feet a. airborne route b. droplet route c. direct contact route d. localized route

b

For a person with diabetes, having too little food in the body can cause a. diabetic alkalosis b. hypoglycemia c. insulin attack d. hyperglycemia

b

In order to prevent choking, in what position should the resident eat? a. at 30 degrees, reclining b. at 90 degrees, sitting upright c. at 65 degrees, sitting reclining d. at 0 degrees, lying flat

b

Moving a body part toward the body is called a. addition b. adduction c. agitation d. abduction

b

One step a nursing assistant should take when preparing to make a bed is to a. gather linen in the opposite order of placement on the bed b. gather linen in the exact order of placement on the bed c. carry clean lined close to the body to protect it from bacteria d. move clean lined from one resident room to another when needed

b

One symptom of a heart attack is a. painful thighs b. indigestion c. severe rash d. frequent urination

b

Protected health information (PHI) includes a. the number of visitors a resident has on a weekly basis b. a resident's personal financial information c. a resident's personal preferences regarding roommates d. a resident's voting history

b

Spirituality consists of a. a defined group of people who all believe the same thing b. the concerns of the spirit, the sacred, or the soul c. the belief in the paranormal d. the fact that everyone believes in spirits

b

The ____ is the person responsible for a team of healthcare workers in a long-term care facility a. radiology technician b. charge nurse c. nurse aide d. administrative assistant

b

The advantage of a dental bridge a. the nursing assistant does not have to wear gloves while handling it b. it replaces missing teeth c. it will never crack d. it cannot be cleaned

b

What is a benefit of regular activity and exercise for the respiratory system? a. an increase chance of infection b. reduced chance of pneumonia c. diminished oxygen level d. decreased circulation

b

What is one important function of the respiratory system? a. move lymph throughout the body b. act as an air filter, cleaning inhaled air c. control body temperature d. protect internal organs from injury

b

Which of the following does output include? a. popsicle b. vomitus c. soup d. gelatin

b

Which of the following is an example of objective information? a. Mrs. Lin Ho has a bad back b. Mrs. Lin Ho has a respiratory rate of 23 breaths per minute c. Mrs. Lin Ho wants to go home d. Mrs. Lin Ho is happy when her son visits

b

A suppository is a medication given to a resident by a nurse for which of the following reasons? a. to reduce fecal incontinence b. to eliminate bouts of diarrhea c. to induce a bowel movement d. to treat constipation

c

A type of illness that will eventually cause death is known as a. marginal illness b. palliative illness c. terminal illness d. complicated illness

c

A weakening of wasting away of a muscle is known as a. autonomy b. anatomy c. atrophy d. autopsy

c

A yeast infection is a type of vaginitis that is caused by a fungus known as a. staphylocoocus b. pseudomonas c. candida albicans d. streptoccus

c

Death of tissue is know as a. eczema b. hematoma c. gangrene d. psoriasis

c

Employers are required to provide _____ vaccines free of charge to employees. a. measles b. ebola c. hepatitis B d. malaria

c

If a resident drinks 8 ounce of water with a meal, how many milliliters (mL) has she consumed? a. 120 b. 80 c. 240 d. 320

c

One important way to try to resolve a conflict is to a. never meet halfway b. always challenge policy c. consider a compromise d. antagonize coworkers

c

Signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure include a. decreased urination b. weight loss c. swelling in the ankles d. decreased pulse

c

Simple movements, such as turning in bed or sitting down, are linked with fractures a person has this disorder: a. osteoarthritis b. bursitis c. osteoporosis d. tuberculosis

c

Something important that helps make a job interview successful is that job applicant a. exaggerates accomplishments b. arrives when the interview is starting c. makes eye contact during the interview d. brings a family member for support

c

The _____ is the first measurement of blood pressure, when the heart is at work a. diastolic b. orthostatic c. systolic d. systole

c

The concept of continuity of care is based on a. giving caregivers regular breaks during daily care of residents b. assigning resident care to a wide variety of people who are not able to communicate with each other regularly c. coordinating resident care on an ongoing basis d. including family members in daily resident care

c

The term scope of practice relates to a. the tasks a family member can perform for a resident b. the duties that a clergyperson is allowed to provide to a resident c. the tasks a healthcare provider can legally perform d. the responsibilities an administrative assistant can carry out during a shift

c

Vital signs measured when a resident first enters the facility are called a. basic vital signs b. initial vital signs c. baseline vital signs d. instructional vital signs

c

What is a normal age-related change for the nervous system? a. reflexes speed up b. the sense of taste intensifies c. some hearing loss occurs d. vision improves

c

What is one treatment for hypertension? a. reducing the amount of exercise b. increasing fat in the diet c. taking diuretics to reduce fluid volume d. increasing weight

c

What is the one thing that a caregiver may see happen to the body following death? a. low blood pressure b. high fever c. jaw dropping d. perspiration

c

What is themedical term for being unable to control the bladder of the bowels? a. indwelling b. infectious c. incontinent d. infiltration

c

When a resident has kidney stones, care by a nursing assistant includes a. decreasing the resident's fluid intake b. discarding any kidney stones found in filters c. reporting blood in the urine promptly d. straining only early morning urine through a filter

c

When moving a resident up in bed, a nursing assistant must always a. keep his knees straight at all times b. position his back at a 60 degree angle c. keep his knees bent at all times d. position his arms tightly together

c

Which of the following is an example of subjective information? a. Mrs. Osborne's output is 45 milliliters of urine b. Mrs. Osborn is walking with a limp c. Mrs. Osborn is complaining of difficulty breathing d. Mrs. Osborn has a raised red area of her forehead

c

A clean-catch specimen is also called a _____ specimen because the first and last voiding are not included in the urine sample a. contaminated b. cleansing c. stop and start d. mis-stream

d

A tumor that is NOT cancerous is called a. nonspecific tumor b. malignant tumor c. septic tumor d. benign tumor

d

During an in-house transfer, one of the nursing assistant's responsibilities is to a. drop the resident off at the new unit and return to the original unit immediately b. ensure the resident's belongings arrive at the new unit sometime later that evening c. transfer all of the resident's medications to the new unit supervisor d. report the arrival of the resident to the charge nurse at the new unit

d

In order to lift objects safely, the nursing assistant should a. keep objects away from her body b. life objects about her waist line c. pull objects when possible d. keep object close to body

d

Male testes secrete this hormone a. potassium b. progesterone c. epinephrine d. testosterone

d

Normal pulse oximetry readings are considered to be a. from 75% to 85% b. from 85% to 95% c. from 65% to 85% d. from 95% to 100%

d

One complication of immobility for the integumentary system is a. constipation b. blood clots c. muscle atrophy d. pressure ulcers

d

One method of transmission of HIV is a. kissing an infected person on the cheek b. shaking hands with an infected person c. eating with the same utensil as an infected person d. sharing drug needle with an infected person

d

One symptom of hyperthyroidism is a. reduced perspiration b. weight gain c. slowed pulse d. increased appetite

d

One type of cancer that can affect a person who has AIDS is a. pneumocystis pneumonia b. prostate cancer c. liver cancer d. kaposi's sarcoma

d

The ____ is used during a physical exam to test hearing with vibrations a. tongue depressor b. reflex hammer c. otoscope d. tuning fork

d

The stage of dying in which a person prepares for death is identified as a. bargaining b. depression c. denial d. acceptance

d

What does the term dilate mean? a. close or contract b. speed up c. slow down d. widen or open

d

What is the incubation period? a. it is the time frame that a spore survives in the environment b. it is the time frame the surface of a formite remains contaminated c. It is the time frame that an administered vaccine provides immunity d. it is the time frame before a pathogen causes visible signs and symptoms of disease or illness

d

What is the membrane that covers and protect the lungs> a. plaque b. pancreas c. lymph d. pleura

d

What is the term used to describe the condition in which all of the body systems are balance? a. halitosis b. hemoptysis c. hepatitis d. homeostasis

d

When using a pulse oximetry device, which of the following should be avoided? a. excessive fluids b. loose tape c. supine position d. nail polish

d

Which of the following is the proper conversion of 1445 to regular time? a. 2:15 a.m. b. 2:14 p.m. c. 2:45 a.m. d. 2:45 p.m.

d

Which type of sexually-transmitted infection is caused by a protozoa (single-cell animal)? a. HPV infection b. genital herpes c. syphilis d. truchomoniasis

d